It’s also easy to move around, as it’s one of the lightest cement mixers featured here, weighing 30 kg.

Although the majority of models have wheels, heavier machines can still be hard to manage. This is especially true if you need to lift the mixer onto a stand, or lift it over different levels in the garden. Bearing in mind that a standard wheelbarrow is around 80 L, that is usually a good size to consider when buying a cement mixer. This means the mixing capacity should be around 80 L (not the total drum capacity).

The mixing capacity is a much more useful number to keep an eye on– it will tell you roughly how much you can mix in one go. There are 2 ways in which you can return items that have been delivered direct from one out approved suppliers. Bear in mind that materials like cement will only be usable for about an hour after being poured from the mixer; therefore, it’s important not to make too much or it will be wasted. For reference, if a cement mixer has an 80 L capacity, its contents will roughly fill a standard wheelbarrow. Ease of Portability and Size

exclusively to Duologi finance products provided by Duologi, which is a trading name of Specialist Lending Ltd.The mixer is fitted with a 550 W motor (significantly more powerful than the ~250 W cement mixers featured here), and has a drum volume of 135 L. The opening of the rotating drum is 38.3 cm, making it possible to easily shovel material. This cement mixer has a drum volume of 120 L which is a good size whether you’re laying paving or redoing a driveway. It has a wide metal drum, suitable for loading with a shovel, and is tall enough to fit a wheelbarrow underneath for unloading. Don’t get caught out when trying to work out the capacity of a mixer. Manufacturers often state both the mixer’s entire volume capacity, as well as how much mixed material it can actually hold. Concrete mixers are available in a range of sizes and can suit a variety of budgets. Naturally, there are a lot of large, professional cement mixers to buy or rent, but most smaller projects don’t warrant such a big machine. The slump of the concrete refers to the material's consistency – how wet it is. Consistency is classified from S1 (0-40mm) through to S4 (160-220mm). The higher the value, the easier the material will be to work with.

Despite its large size, this cement mixer is manoeuvrable and easy to store. The stand can be removed, meaning the unit can be stored in two parts. Just be aware that the drum unit has wheels on the bottom to aid transportation, but the stand does not. This means that to transport the mixer, you’ll need to take it apart. On the plus side, this cement mixer is reasonably lightweight for its size, weighing 45.5 kg which will help with manoeuvrability. If you’re mixing concrete, or something else that will set, you don’t want to make more than you can work with, therefore a wheel-barrow load is likely a good size to aim for. There aren’t many downsides to this machine, although it’s worth bearing in mind that the larger size may complicate storage. A Heavy Duty cement mixer designed for professional use which can be used both on and off its stand When purchasing a cement mixer, it’s important to think about where you’re going to store it. Some mixers are specifically designed for compact storage, whilst others are very bulky so will be harder to store unless you have a lot of space available.Although this concrete mixer weighs a pretty substantial 52 kg, it’s surprisingly portable. There are wheels on the base of the sturdy frame for transporting it across smooth surfaces. Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 703528). We do not charge you for credit broking services. We will introduce you A brilliant mini concrete mixer, suitable for pros and DIYers alike. Capable of handling any small or medium building project that you want to embark upon.

Whilst some machines come with a frame that is integral to the mixer, others can be lifted on and off the stand as required. This can help with storage, as it allows the mixer to be divided into two pieces. However, some people may struggle to lift the heavy body of the mixer onto the frame by themselves. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. Some of these items can be returned to your nearest Screwfix store, other items require collection and you can do this by calling us on our freephone number 03330 112 112. It has a 220 W Hyundai engine which creates a powerful and reliable cement mixer. It can be plugged into the mains and has a 3 m cable for easy placement. The drum mouth is 26 cm wide which helps with loading. As well as removing debris from the motor, you should remove any debris from the cement mixer blades after every use using a stiff brush,

This electric concrete mixer has a 113 L mixing volume which is equivalent to approximately 1.5 wheelbarrows. It works efficiently to mix concrete thanks to its 550 W motor. For guidance on best practice in laying and curing concrete, please consult a member of our sales team. As a general rule, it is advised that concrete is placed within two hours of batching at the plant. As you’ll see from the machines listed below, I recommend using an electric cement mixer for domestic jobs rather than a petrol machine . Mains-powered cement mixers are good value for money, require little maintenance, and don’t emit fumes. DAF LF 230 2017 (17) EURO 6, 15 TON CONCRETE MIXER, MCPHEE DRUM, CAMERA, 6 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, CRUISE CONTROL, EXHAUST BRAKE, LANE ASSIST, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, 80% TYRES, 175,000 MILES.