Against a growing market shift toward compact‑sized on‑site crushing solutions, many small‑to‑mid‑size job sites, urban demolition jobs and material recycling yards are looking for versatile crusher buckets that can fit multiple host machines, not just heavy large‑tonnage excavators. Small contractors, rental fleets and local recycling operators demand flexible attachments that work across excavators, backhoe loaders and compact wheel loaders, to crush concrete waste, brick debris and soft‑medium rock without investing in large stationary crushing plants. Responding to this real‑world market requirement for multi‑host‑compatible compact crushing equipment, MOTEK has rolled out the brand‑new MTL160 crusher bucket, built to serve light‑to‑medium duty crushing scenarios.
The MTL160 adopts practical, site‑oriented parameters tailored for compact host equipment. Its overall dimensions stand at 1630×1300×835 mm, with a self‑weight of 1510 kg and a 0.35 m³ bucket volume. The feed opening reaches W1180×H280 mm, allowing decent‑size fragments to go through smoothly while avoiding material jamming for daily demolition waste processing. Its compact body keeps good weight balance when mounted on relatively light carriers, preventing excessive load on the host machine during cyclic crushing work.
Hydraulic performance is carefully calibrated for compact construction machinery. The working pressure ranges from 200‑280 bar, return pressure is kept below 5 bar, and the matched hydraulic flow covers 110‑200 L/min. Such hydraulic settings are well‑aligned with the output characteristics of 11‑16 ton excavators, 7‑11 ton backhoe loaders and 5‑7 ton wheel loaders. The low backpressure design protects the host machine's original hydraulic circuits, reducing seal wear and helping operators cut long‑term service costs. It delivers steady crushing force for processing broken concrete, building rubble and soft rock in urban renewal, small‑scale recycling and road‑repair projects.
One major highlight of the MTL160 lies in its broad host‑machine compatibility. Apart from 11‑16 ton excavators, it can also be fitted onto 7‑11 ton backhoe loaders as well as 5‑7 ton compact wheel loaders. This multi‑machine adaptability gives end‑users greater equipment flexibility; one crushing attachment can be shared among different machines within the fleet. Built from high‑strength wear‑resistant steel with reinforced welding on high‑stress zones, the unit copes with frequent intermittent onsite operations typical of smaller contracting businesses.
Drawing on global field feedback from small‑size job sites, MOTEK developed the MTL160 to fill the gap of multi‑carrier compact crusher buckets in the market. It solves common customer pain points: limited host‑machine compatibility, overweight attachments for compact carriers, and poorly‑matched hydraulic parameters. Moving forward, MOTEK will keep optimizing its full line of excavator attachments including crusher buckets, screening buckets and soil mixers. The company aims to deliver practical, cost‑effective equipment solutions for global small‑and‑medium contractors, helping customers improve material‑recycling efficiency and optimize overall project operating expenses.
