If you work in construction, demolition, groundworks, skip hire, or plant hire, you’ll know that site conditions are rarely straightforward. Restricted access, tight urban plots, back garden sites, and awkward access areas are all part of the job – and so is the pressure to keep costs down and projects moving. The last thing you need is a machine that can’t get to where the work is.
That’s where the Red Rhino 4000 comes in.
Built and engineered right here in Britain, the RR 4000 is a compact jaw crusher that punches well above its weight. It’s designed for real-world conditions, handles a wide range of materials, and gets to work in under five minutes. If you’re looking for a mini crusher that delivers genuine versatility without compromise, read on.
What is the Red Rhino 4000?
The RR 4000 is a compact jaw crusher – a small crusher with a big reputation. At its core is a 400mm x 170mm jaw aperture, powered by a Kubota 2-cylinder, 10.8kW (14.6HP) hydraulic engine. It’s lightweight, easily transportable, and narrow enough to pass through a standard doorway – making it one of the few portable crushers on the market that can access genuinely restricted sites.
Key features at a glance:
- Jaw aperture: 400mm x 170mm
- Output product sizes: 20mm to 80mm
- Machine dimensions: 3,260mm (L) x 780mm (W)
- Loading height: 1,600mm
- Expandable tracks for added mobility
- Dust suppression fitted as standard
- Up and crushing in less than five minutes
The instant hydraulic adjustable jaws allow you to select your desired output size quickly, with output product sizes ranging from 20mm up to 80mm. Whether you need fine gravel or coarser aggregates, the RR 4000 gives you that control without the need for specialist tools or lengthy setup.
Crushing materials other mini crushers can’t handle
Here’s where the RR 4000 really stands out. Many mini crushers in this size category are limited in the range of materials they can process. The RR 4000 is built differently.
Constructed with manganese steel in the crushing chamber, the RR 4000 makes short work of:
- Reinforced concrete and waste concrete – including concrete blocks
- Brick and rubble
- Porcelain and ceramic tiles
- Paving cobbles
- Asphalt
- Glass and other abrasive materials
The ability to crush paving cobbles is a significant advantage for landscaping and garden renovation projects where these materials are commonplace. Many contractors working on back garden sites are sitting on a pile of old paving cobbles that would otherwise go straight to landfill – costing money in disposal costs and skip hire. The RR 4000 turns that building waste into reusable aggregate on the spot.
This isn’t primary crushing on a large industrial scale, but for small scale crushing and site clearance, the RR 4000 delivers consistent, reliable results across a far broader range of materials than competing portable crushers at this size.
Built for accessibility and mobility
The compact size of the RR 4000 isn’t just a selling point – it’s a practical solution to a real problem. At just 780mm wide, it can pass through a standard doorway, making it ideal for:
- Back garden sites and residential landscaping
- Basement and internal demolition work
- Tight urban plots with limited vehicle access
- Any project where awkward access areas would rule out larger machines
The expandable tracks improve stability on site and, combined with the machine’s lightweight design, mean it can be transported easily between jobs using standard vehicles – no specialist haulage required.
Dust suppression as standard
Dust is a health and safety concern on any construction or demolition site. The RR 4000 addresses this with a built-in dust suppression system, fitted as standard. It operates by means of fine water spray nozzles, utilising standard domestic hose pressure – so there’s no need for additional equipment or complicated setup. It’s a straightforward, effective solution that keeps sites compliant without adding downtime.
The financial case for owning an RR 4000
Hiring in crushing equipment or paying for skip hire and muck away adds up quickly. Owning an RR 4000 removes those recurring costs. Crushed hardcore and aggregates produced on-site can be reused within the same project or sold on – turning a disposal cost into a revenue opportunity and reducing landfill charges substantially.
For plant hire companies, the RR 4000’s versatility across various applications – from landscaping to demolition to recycling yards – makes it a highly rentable asset with strong return on investment.
FAQs: Red Rhino 4000 Mini Crusher
What materials can the Red Rhino 4000 crush?
The RR 4000 handles reinforced concrete, brick, rubble, slabs, pavers, block cobblers, porcelain, asphalt, glass, and other abrasive materials. Its manganese steel crushing chamber is built to cope with tough and varied inputs – including materials that many comparable mini crushers cannot process.
Can the RR 4000 access restricted or awkward sites?
Yes. At just 780mm wide, the RR 4000 can pass through a standard doorway, making it suitable for back garden sites, internal demolition projects, and awkward access areas where larger machines simply cannot operate.
How quickly can the RR 4000 be set up and operational?
The RR 4000 is up and crushing in less than five minutes. Drive it into position, select your desired output size using the instant hydraulic adjustable jaws, start the crusher and conveyor system, and you’re ready to go.
What output sizes does the RR 4000 produce?
Output product sizes range from 20mm to 80mm, giving you flexibility to produce gravel, aggregates, or coarser crushed material depending on the requirements of your project.
Does the RR 4000 have dust suppression?
Yes. Dust suppression is fitted as standard, operating by means of fine water spray nozzles utilising standard domestic hose pressure. No additional equipment is needed.
How does owning an RR 4000 save money?
By crushing waste concrete, brick, and rubble on-site, you eliminate skip hire and muck away costs, reduce landfill charges, and generate reusable aggregates – either for use within your own projects or to sell on. Over time, the savings and revenue generated significantly outweigh the initial investment.
Talk to Red Rhino about the RR 4000
The Red Rhino 4000 is a straightforward, robust, and genuinely versatile mini crusher – designed and built in Britain, backed by over 60 years of engineering experience, and proven across construction, demolition, landscaping, and recycling applications worldwide.
If you’d like to find out more, get a free quote, or discuss whether the RR 4000 is the right machine for your requirements, get in touch with the Red Rhino team today:
Online: Complete our contact form, call +44 (0) 1476 590790 or email info@redrhinocrushers.net .
We’re here to help you find the right solution.
