They’re Crushing Mountains in Palembang – But It’s Not What You Think!
High above the busy roads of Palembang, South Sumatra a major flyover project is taking shape — but what’s happening below is just as impressive. At the centre of the groundwork, a BF80.3 S4 crusher bucket, mounted on a SANY SY215 excavator, is transforming solid limestone rocks into essential construction material.
Why is Hauling Rock Outdated? Because it cost money and with MB Crusher your excavator becomes a mobile crusher.
The site is surrounded by hilly terrain rich in limestone — but the project’s only static crusher is located far from the construction area, making transport costly and inefficient. Instead of hauling rock off-site, project managers have opted for an on-site solution: crushing it where it is.
The Sany SY215 excavator is equipped with the BF80.3 S4 — a compact yet powerful attachment that’s handling large quantities of limestone directly at the source. The crushed rock is being used as subbase material for the flyover’s foundation — a key structural layer that provides strength and stability to support the weight of the elevated roadway above.
While flyovers might differ in appearance from conventional roads, the need for a reliable subbase is the same. This layer is crucial in distributing loads and ensuring the long-term durability of the structure, especially in areas like Palembang where soil and climate conditions can be challenging.
Using a mobile crusher brings multiple benefits: it eliminates the need for long-distance hauling, reduces fuel consumption and emissions, and keeps the project moving without delays. It’s a practical, sustainable approach that makes economic and environmental sense.
The Hidden Hero Behind Palembang’s Flyover? MB Crusher is cost-saving, time-cutting, and 100% jobsite-ready.
The BF80.3 S4’s adaptability and efficiency have made it a valuable asset not only in urban construction but also in remote or difficult-to-access locations. For infrastructure projects across Indonesia, this kind of mobility is becoming increasingly vital.
Crushing rock on-site might not sound glamorous — but it’s a game-changer for construction teams aiming to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
So next time you pass under a flyover and admire the engineering above, remember: the real action might have started in the rocks below — crushed, shaped, and delivered by a bucket that doesn’t just dig… it builds.