Kleemann from Göppingen presents a new generation of mobile crushing plants and screening plants that are powered entirely by electricity. The machines run without a diesel engine; power comes from the grid or a generator. For construction sites in city centers or closed halls, this means: zero local emissions, no noise from diesel aggregate operation, lower operating costs.
The new technology is aimed primarily at recycling operations and demolition companies working in emission-regulated zones. Anyone breaking concrete or processing asphalt in city centers today quickly hits regulatory limits. Kleemann is focusing on pure electrification: the plants are powered via 400-volt connection or high-voltage cable. Alternatively, an external power generator can be connected – but still with full exhaust regulations.
The technical data does not differ fundamentally from diesel-powered models. Throughput capacity, crushing force, and screen area remain identical. The difference lies in the drive: electric motors replace the diesel engine, and hydraulic pumps run electrically. This significantly reduces maintenance costs. Oil changes, filter service, and exhaust aftertreatment are eliminated. According to the manufacturer, operating costs per ton of crushed material are around 30 percent lower than comparable diesel plants.
Kleemann is thus positioning itself alongside competitors like Rubble Master, which already have fully electric jaw crushers in their program. The market for electric recycling machines is growing – particularly in Western Europe. Cities there are continuously tightening construction site requirements. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, strict emission and noise limits already apply in many municipalities.
According to industry estimates, the investment costs for a fully electric mobile crushing plant are around 15 to 20 percent higher than those of a diesel machine. Payback occurs through lower energy and maintenance costs. With annual usage of 1,500 operating hours, the investment pays for itself in approximately four to five years.
Kleemann is part of the Wirtgen Group, which in turn belongs to John Deere. The group already presented several electric and hybrid machines at bauma 2025. The fully electric crushing and screening plants complement the portfolio in the direction of recycling and material preparation. Anyone investing in new equipment now should check the availability of grid connections on the construction site. Without a 400-volt connection or generator, the machine will be idle.
Long-term market development clearly points toward electrification. Electric construction equipment is no longer a niche but is becoming a standard option in many segments. Kleemann is responding to this demand with a clear product strategy: fully electric rather than hybrid, grid power rather than battery, maximum performance with minimal local emissions.
