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MEET THE A-SERIES: ASTEC A50 JAW CRUSHER SETS NEW STANDARD FOR MOBILE CRUSHING

Astec Industries has officially launched the all-new Astec A50 Jaw Crusher, marking the debut of its A-Series portable jaw plant line. Purpose-built for high-production crushing in demanding environments, the A50 blends Astec’s proven crushing technology with smarter design for safety, transportability, and field performance.

If you’re in aggregates, demolition recycling, or large-scale site development, the Astec A50 Jaw Crusher offers serious capacity, fast setup, and modern features that can help your operation crush more while moving less.

Astec A50 Jaw Crusher: Built to Crush. Designed to Move.

The Astec A-Series Jaw Crushers represent the next generation of crushing technology. Built on the proven strengths of legacy Pioneer®, Telsmith®, and Osborn, the A-Series delivers the durability, reliability, and performance you expect from Astec — in a modern, streamlined jaw crusher platform. Engineered for versatility, the A-Series is adaptable to mobile, portable, and stationary configurations, making it a powerful solution across a wide range of crushing applications.

Introducing the A-Series Jaw Plants

The A50 is the first model in Astec’s next-generation A-Series platform—designed from the ground up around five key pillars: safety, simplicity, serviceability, transportability, and production.

Compared to older jaw plant platforms, the A50 offers a lighter footprint, updated structural design, and optimized power-to-weight ratio—all while packing up to 330 tons per hour (TPH) of crushing capacity.

This isn’t just a model refresh—it’s a complete rethinking of how portable crushing equipment is built, serviced, and moved from site to site.

Astec A50 Jaw Crusher Key Specifications

Ideal Applications

The Astec A50 Jaw Crusher is built for:

  • Primary aggregate crushing

  • Concrete recycling and reprocessing

  • Municipal, DOT, and infrastructure projects

  • Demolition and material handling yards

  • Contract crushing and portable spread setups

Its balance of power and portability makes it a valuable tool for crews that need to maximize tons per hour while staying mobile between jobs.

Performance You Can Take Anywhere

At the core of the A50 is Astec’s legendary Iron Giant™ jaw crusher, built for high-volume production and heavy-duty reliability. Whether you’re crushing blasted rock or recycled concrete, the A50 can tackle large feed material while maintaining consistent output and crushing efficiency.

The unit features:

  • Hydraulically folding hopper and conveyors for quick deployment

  • Integrated magnet-ready design for steel removal

  • Track-mounted mobility for optimal positioning onsite

  • Optional wireless remote operation for improved flexibility

From quarry to highway project, the A50 is ready to crush — and move.

Safety First, Always

Astec designed the A50 with safety top of mind. The plant includes:

  • Integrated fall protection tie-off points

  • Platform walkways with non-slip surfaces

  • Guarded maintenance access panels

  • Simplified grease points and onboard diagnostics

These safety features help crews stay compliant with evolving regulations while improving day-to-day serviceability in the field.

Smarter Service and Controls

Gone are the days of complex control wiring and hard-to-access diagnostics. The A50 comes equipped with a color touchscreen PLC system, allowing operators to monitor performance, adjust settings, and review alerts in real time.

Routine maintenance is simplified through:

  • Ground-level access to key service points

  • Centralized lubrication

  • Easy access to wear components and jaw adjustments

Combined with Astec’s dealer support network, the A50 keeps crushing and reduces the downtime that can sink project schedules.

Available at Tracey Road Equipment

As your authorized Astec dealer in New York and Pennsylvania, Tracey Road Equipment is proud to support the launch of the Astec A50 Jaw Crusher. Whether you’re upgrading your crushing spread or spec’ing a new mobile plant, we’re here to help you choose the right solution for your jobsite.

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