THOR –2.4 + Kit Drawbar Mulchers / Stone Crushers / Rock Crusher

The THOR 2.4 AR is a reliable stone crusher and mulcher designed for agricultural land preparation. Specifically engineered to handle medium-sized stones, it excels at clearing land and conditioning the soil for better planting conditions. The machine is powered by a 180 HP tractor, operating at 1000 rpm, and offers a working width of 2.4 meters. With an operating speed range of 0.6 to 3.0 km/h, the THOR 2.4 AR provides flexibility for managing different terrains and soil types, making it ideal for various agricultural applications.

Weighing approximately 2300 kg, this pto driven rock crusher is built to be robust and durable, making it well-suited for demanding work environments. It is particularly effective for those working on new land clearances or areas with stone clusters that could impede farming activities. Whether you're looking for a rock crusher for sale or need a reliable solution for your agricultural stone removal, the THOR 2.4 AR has proven to be a practical choice for farmers in regions like TO, PA, MA, GO, MT, and PI in Brazil, where it is known for its consistent performance and ease of use across diverse field conditions.

Specification of THOR –2.4 + Kit Drawbar Mulchers / Stone Crushers

TECHNICAL DATA	THOR 2.4
Dimensions
Length (mm.)	1546
Width (mm.)	2481
Height (mm.)	1212
Weight	2300 Kg
Bottom linkage category	2
Width	2,4 m
Tractor requirements
Engine power (min.)	180 cv
Working speed	3 Km/h
Required control valves	2

Key Features and Specifications

The THOR 2.4 AR Stone Crusher / Mulcher is designed for agricultural professionals who need a reliable and robust machine for land clearing and stone removal. Here are the key technical specifications:

• Engine Power Requirements: Requires a 180 HP tractor for optimal performance. This ensures that the machine operates efficiently while minimizing wear and tear on both the tractor and the equipment.

• Working Width: With a 2.4-meter working width, the THOR 2.4 AR is ideal for covering large areas quickly, reducing the amount of time spent on stone removal and land preparation.

• Operating Speed Range: The speed can be adjusted between 0.6 to 3.0 km/h, providing flexibility to tackle various soil conditions. This range allows operators to adjust the speed according to the stone size, soil density, and other field conditions.

• Weight: Weighing in at 2300 kg, the THOR 2.4 AR is built to withstand the toughest terrain. Its robust weight ensures stability when crushing stones and mulching soil, providing better precision and performance.

Benefits for Land Preparation

• Stone Removal: One of the primary uses of the THOR 2.4 AR is its ability to efficiently clear medium-sized stones from the land. By removing rocks, farmers can improve soil aeration and drainage, which promotes better plant root development.

• Soil Conditioning: The mulching action of the machine ensures that the soil is properly conditioned. It helps break down organic matter, improving soil texture and promoting faster breakdown of plant residues, which enhances soil fertility for future planting.

• Time and Cost Efficiency: Compared to manual stone removal methods, the THOR 2.4 AR can save farmers valuable time and labor. With faster operation and minimal downtime, the machine offers a high return on investment (ROI), making it an essential tool for large-scale land preparation.

Durability and Construction

• Robust Construction: The THOR 2.4 AR is built with high-quality, heavy-duty materials to withstand the demanding conditions of stone crushing and soil mulching. Its strong steel frame and durable blades ensure longevity, even when working on challenging terrains.

• Low Maintenance Design: The machine is designed with ease of maintenance in mind, featuring accessible components for quick repairs and part replacements. Routine maintenance is simple, and with proper care, the machine can perform effectively for many years.

Technology and Design

• Advanced Mulching and Crushing Mechanism: The THOR 2.4 AR employs state-of-the-art technology in its mulching and stone-crushing mechanisms. Its blades are engineered to crush medium-sized rocks and mulch the soil efficiently, with minimal wear, even under heavy-duty use.

• Hydraulic Control System: The mulcher comes equipped with a hydraulic control system, allowing operators to easily adjust the height and depth of the machine’s working components. This ensures precise control over the mulching and stone-crushing process, regardless of field conditions.

Environmental Impact

• Eco-Friendly Soil Conditioning: By mulching and crushing stones, the THOR 2.4 AR helps improve soil structure naturally, which can reduce the need for chemical treatments and fertilizers. This contributes to a more sustainable farming operation by enhancing soil health over time.

• Fuel Efficiency: The THOR 2.4 AR is engineered to be fuel-efficient, ensuring that your operational costs remain low. Its optimized engine performance helps minimize fuel consumption, making it more cost-effective in the long run.

Market Popularity and Regional Presence

• Proven Success in Brazil: The THOR 2.4 AR is especially popular in Brazil, particularly in the states of TO, PA, MA, GO, MT, and PI. Farmers in these regions trust the machine for its durability and performance under local conditions, making it one of the best-selling models for stone clearing and land preparation.

• Customer Testimonials: “We’ve been using the THOR 2.4 AR for over a year, and it has transformed our land preparation process. It’s efficient, easy to operate, and can handle the rocks on our farm with ease.” – [Customer Name], Agricultural Professional, [Location].

Safety and Compliance

• Safety Features: The THOR 2.4 AR is designed with operator safety in mind. It includes safety shields, emergency stop buttons, and a user-friendly control panel. These features help minimize the risk of injury and ensure safe operation at all times.

• Compliant with Industry Standards: The THOR 2.4 AR meets all relevant industry standards and regulations, ensuring that it is a legal and safe option for agricultural use. This makes it suitable for commercial agricultural operations in various countries.

Support and Warranty

• Comprehensive Customer Support: Wantanabe offers full customer support for the THOR 2.4 AR, including operator training, troubleshooting, and machine servicing. Our dedicated team is always available to ensure your operations run smoothly.

• Warranty: The THOR 2.4 AR comes with a standard warranty, covering manufacturing defects and ensuring peace of mind. With proper maintenance, this machine is built to last, providing reliable service for many years.

Applications and Use Cases

The THOR 2.4 AR Stone Crusher / Mulcher is a versatile and highly effective tool for a wide range of applications across various industries. Whether you're working on large-scale industrial projects or smaller agricultural tasks, the THOR 2.4 AR is built to handle diverse rock types and soil conditions. It is ideal for operations where stone removal and soil conditioning are crucial to land management and agricultural productivity.

Rock Crushing for Various Industries

• Limestone: The THOR 2.4 AR is highly effective at crushing limestone, a material commonly used in construction, agriculture, and mining. Whether it's breaking down large limestone blocks for further processing or conditioning the soil for planting, the THOR 2.4 AR handles limestone with ease, delivering reduced particle size for more efficient use in various applications.

• Diatomaceous Earth: The THOR 2.4 AR is also capable of handling materials like diatomaceous earth, used in filtration, agricultural products, and industrial applications. Its heavy-duty crushing mechanism ensures that materials like diatomaceous earth are effectively reduced to the desired particle size, making them ready for further processing or immediate use.

• Barite (Barium Sulfate): For industries requiring barite grinding and crushing, the THOR 2.4 AR offers a reliable solution. With a custom-built approach, this machine can reduce barite material to specific particle sizes, perfect for the drilling industry and other specialized applications.

• Gypsum: The machine is also effective in crushing and grinding gypsum, whether it's natural or synthetic gypsum. This makes it useful in the production of plaster, drywall, and as a soil amendment. The versatility of the THOR 2.4 AR ensures that it meets the specific requirements of gypsum processing.

Limestone	Diatomaceous Earth	Barite	Gypsum

Agricultural and Forestry Applications

• Land Clearing and Soil Conditioning: The THOR 2.4 AR is ideal for clearing rocky fields, agricultural lands, and forests. By removing stones and debris, it helps improve soil structure, enabling more effective planting, faster seed germination, and better crop yields. It is particularly beneficial in new land clearances or fields with persistent stone clusters that interfere with farming operations.

• Forestry and Vineyard Maintenance: The THOR 2.4 AR excels in land management for forestry, vineyards, and orchards. Whether it's preparing fields for planting or maintaining existing landscapes, the machine helps improve soil health by crushing stones and mulching debris, providing optimal conditions for growth in vineyard and orchard environments.

Commercial and Residential Land Maintenance

• Green Space Maintenance: Beyond agriculture, the THOR 2.4 AR is also used in maintaining commercial and residential green spaces, sports fields, and parks. Its ability to break down rocks and debris makes it an essential tool for ensuring smooth, safe, and usable land. Whether it's a large public park or a small residential green area, the THOR 2.4 AR ensures that stones and debris are removed, creating a better surface for landscaping and other purposes.

• Trail and Dirt Road Construction: The machine is invaluable for constructing and maintaining trails, dirt roads, and paths. It efficiently crushes stones to create a solid, smooth base for trails used in hiking, biking, or off-roading, as well as dirt roads for agricultural or commercial purposes.

Specialized Applications with Customizable Features

• Tailored Cutting Teeth: The THOR 2.4 AR is equipped with a range of specialized cutting teeth designed to meet specific job requirements. Whether you're dealing with soft, loose soil or dense, rocky terrain, the machine's customizable teeth can be adjusted to optimize performance based on the material being crushed. This adaptability ensures the THOR 2.4 AR meets the unique needs of each application, providing excellent results across a wide variety of environments.

• Rock and Soil Modification: Ideal for both large-scale industrial projects and smaller applications, the THOR 2.4 AR can modify rocks and soil to the desired conditions. It efficiently breaks down materials into smaller sizes for construction or agricultural use, improving soil texture, aeration, and drainage.

How to Select an Optimal Stone Crusher?

Selecting an optimal stone crusher involves considering several factors that ensure the machine meets your operational needs while providing efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Whether you're looking for a rock grinder, rock crusher, or mulcher, choosing the right equipment for your specific application can significantly impact your productivity and overall costs. Here’s a guide on how to select the best stone crusher for your operations:

1. Understand Your Application and Material Type

The first step in selecting the right stone crusher is understanding the material you’ll be working with. Different crushers and grinders are designed to handle specific types of material, such as limestone, granite, basalt, or recycled concrete. It’s essential to consider the following:

• Material Hardness: If you’re dealing with very hard materials like granite, you'll need a more robust crusher with higher crushing force and durability.

• Size and Shape of Material: Larger rocks require a rock crusher that can handle bigger inputs. If you’re working with smaller, finer materials, you may need a rock grinder or mulcher that can handle finer outputs.

2. Choose the Right Crusher Type

There are several types of stone crushers to choose from, each suitable for specific tasks:

• Jaw Crushers: These are commonly used for primary crushing of large materials, breaking them down into manageable sizes. If you need to reduce large boulders into smaller pieces, a jaw crusher is a great option.

• Impact Crushers: These crushers are best for producing a finer output and are used for secondary or tertiary crushing. If you need a fine aggregate for asphalt or concrete production, an impact crusher might be the best choice.

• Cone Crushers: Ideal for crushing harder materials and providing a fine output. They are often used in secondary or tertiary stages of the crushing process.

• Hammer Crushers: These are suitable for reducing the size of materials with a softer structure, like coal, gypsum, or soft limestone.

3. Consider Crusher Capacity

The capacity of the stone crusher is a critical factor in determining its suitability for your project. You’ll need to select a machine that can process the volume of material you expect in a given period. The crusher's capacity is typically measured in tons per hour (TPH), and it should align with your production needs. A crusher that’s too small will lead to bottlenecks, while a machine that’s too large might result in unnecessary energy consumption and higher operational costs.

4. Material Sizing and Output Requirements

If you need a particular material size, such as aggregates for road construction or smaller crushed rocks for landscaping, it’s essential to select a machine that can deliver consistent output sizes. Some rock grinders and mulchers offer adjustable settings to control the particle size, giving you flexibility depending on the final use of the material.

5. Durability and Maintenance

When choosing a stone crusher, consider the durability and the ease of maintenance. High-quality crushers made from durable materials like hardened steel or other resistant alloys will have a longer lifespan, minimizing downtime and repair costs. It's essential to look for equipment with easy access to critical components for regular maintenance, such as changing blades or clearing blockages.

6. Energy Efficiency and Operational Costs

Energy consumption is a significant cost factor in operating a rock crusher. It’s essential to choose a machine that delivers optimal performance without excessive energy consumption. Newer models may have more advanced technology to enhance fuel efficiency, which could reduce your overall operational costs. Additionally, look for crushers that offer minimal downtime, reducing maintenance and repair costs over time.

7. Consider Environmental Impact

Modern stone crushers and grinders are designed with environmental considerations in mind. Machines with noise reduction features, lower emissions, and energy-saving technologies can help minimize your environmental footprint. Selecting crushers that comply with environmental regulations can prevent costly fines and ensure that your operations remain sustainable.

8. Technology and Features

The latest models come with advanced technology, including automated controls and sensors, which can enhance operational efficiency. Some mulchers come equipped with hydraulic systems that allow you to control the depth of grinding or crushing, providing greater precision and better outcomes. In addition, digital interfaces and automation features can help operators monitor and control the machine remotely, improving safety and efficiency.

9. Cost and Budget

Finally, the cost of the stone crusher should be aligned with your budget and operational requirements. While it may be tempting to choose the cheapest option, investing in a high-quality, durable machine can save you money in the long term through reduced maintenance and higher productivity. Be sure to factor in the total cost of ownership, which includes the purchase price, maintenance, fuel costs, and any additional operational expenses.

When selecting a stone crusher, it’s essential to understand your material, production needs, and the operational costs of the equipment. Whether you’re looking for a rock grinder, rock crusher, or mulcher, choosing the right machine can significantly improve your efficiency and profitability. Make sure to evaluate each machine’s capacity, durability, and output specifications before making your purchase.

This approach will help ensure that you choose the most suitable stone crusher for your operations, delivering both short-term efficiency and long-term value.

Customer Reviews

Carlos M. – São Paulo, Brazil
"We've been using the THOR 2.4 AR for a few months now on our farm in São Paulo, and it has proven to be a reliable workhorse. The rock crusher machine handles medium-sized stones in our fields efficiently, saving us a lot of time compared to manual stone removal. It's easy to operate, and the performance is solid, even in tough soil conditions. We especially appreciate the adjustable working speed, which provides flexibility depending on the terrain we're working on."

Eduardo R. – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"In Rio de Janeiro, we have varying soil types, from rocky areas to softer terrains. The THOR 2.4 AR has been a great addition to our land management operations. It’s effectively cleared stones and improved soil structure. While it’s not the lightest machine, its heavy-duty construction ensures it can handle the roughest conditions. It might not be the cheapest option, but the investment has paid off in terms of efficiency and significantly reducing manual labor."

Maria L. – Fortaleza, Brazil
"We run a vineyard in Fortaleza, and we’ve been using the THOR 2.4 AR for several months now. It has made a noticeable difference in preparing the land for planting. The small rock crusher does a great job of breaking down stones and mulching, which helps improve soil condition. It's durable, though we had to get used to the speed controls. Once we got the hang of it, we were able to use it for both land preparation and maintaining the vineyard paths."

John D. – United States
"I operate a large farm in the Midwest, and the THOR 2.4 AR has been an invaluable tool for managing rocks and debris. It’s effective at clearing stones, and the build quality is excellent. The machine is easy to maintain, and I appreciate that parts are readily available, making repairs straightforward. My only issue was with its weight, which made it a bit challenging to transport. But overall, it’s a solid machine that does the job well."

Michael T. – Australia
"The THOR 2.4 AR has exceeded our expectations on our property in Queensland. We primarily use it for land clearing and stone crushing. It's especially helpful in areas with dense stone clusters, and it has improved the efficiency of our operations. The machine is tough and reliable, but it does require a decent-sized tractor to get the most out of it. For the size of our land, it’s been a cost-effective solution."

Amit S. – India
"We purchased the THOR 2.4 AR for use in our agricultural fields in Punjab, where stone clearing is a regular task. It performs well under the local conditions, handling stones and debris efficiently. The build quality is robust, and it’s easy to attach to the tractor. The only downside is the initial learning curve for controlling the machine, but after some use, it became quite intuitive. Overall, I’m satisfied with its performance and efficiency."