Following extensive customer site visits with John McGuinness and the FOCUS enviro team, ConCrush carried out on-site operational trials with the EDGE Slayer XL in October 2024.

“After operational trials were conducted on the shredder and the performance metrics were achieved, we decided to buy the machine,” says Thompson.

The EDGE Slayer XL is a 24-tonne, high-torque shredder engineered specifically for waste processing and recycling applications. Powered by a Caterpillar 420hp diesel engine, the machine delivers exceptional torque while maintaining industry-leading fuel efficiency, with average consumption of less than 15 litres per hour. At its core are twin 2-metre-long shredder rotors, controlled via EDGE Innovate’s intelligent load management system, which actively protects the driveline, maximises uptime and ensures consistent product throughput across varying material types.

At ConCrush, the Slayer XL has transformed green waste processing, bringing approximately 5,000 tonnes per year firmly under control. “We’re really happy with the safety, productivity and ease of operation,” Thompson says. “From an operational point of view, operators love it because of the efficiency and how easy it is to use.”

From a financial standpoint, the impact has been just as significant. “From an economical point of view, the Slayer XL has more than paid for itself,” Thompson adds. “It’s been our best asset purchase in the last couple of years.”

Manoeuvrability was another decisive factor. With space constraints at the ConCrush yard, the compact footprint and tracked mobility of the Slayer XL were critical. “We needed a machine that could handle decent tonnage per hour but still have a manageable footprint,” Thompson explains. “The Slayer XL gave us exactly that. The performance has been excellent, fuel burn is low, it’s easy to manage and we’re achieving great throughputs.”

EDGE TRT622: setting the benchmark for tracked trommel screening

Working alongside the shredder is the EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel, a machine that has firmly established itself as the benchmark trommel for mid to large-scale operations in Australia and North America. Recognised as the largest track-mounted trommel available in Australia, the TRT622 features a 6.9-metre-long screening drum, variable drum speeds of up to 24 RPM, and a direct four-wheel drive system, delivering exceptional screening performance across a wide range of materials.

At ConCrush, the TRT622 is primarily used to screen inert and sticky materials that could not previously be processed through conventional screening equipment on site. The machine is also utilised to screen shredded and composted organic material, demonstrating its versatility and ability to adapt across multiple waste streams.

Designed with efficiency and ease of use in mind, the TRT622 incorporates hydraulic load sensing, automatic sequential start-up and EDGE Innovate’s intelligent load management system, allowing the machine to run with minimal supervision while maintaining consistent throughput. The track-mounted design provides excellent mobility and flexibility around the yard, while interchangeable drum options, including punch plate and woven mesh configurations, allow ConCrush to tailor the machine to different applications.

A standout feature of the TRT622 is its remote-controlled radial fines conveyor, capable of creating stockpiles in excess of 1,000 cubic metres, almost ten times larger than those produced by traditional trommels. This significantly reduces rehandling, double handling and loader movements, improving site efficiency and lowering operating costs.

With production rates averaging up to 100 tonnes per hour, the TRT622 reduces oversize contamination in the fines product while helping minimise reprocessing. Its eco power-saving functionality further enhances operational efficiency and reduces environmental impact, making it a forward-thinking solution for modern recycling and composting operations.