Which Portable Concrete Mixer is Right for You?

ProMix from STOWConstruction
PortoMix from STOW Construction

The new PortoMix portable concret mixer from STOW Construction Equipment is billed as the ultimate concrete mixer for homeowners, contractors and do-it-yourselfers.

The unit’s sturdy polyethylene drum mixes up to 3 cubic feet of material and comes with a strong steel frame. It gets its power from a reliable 3/4-horsepower, 115- single-phase Baldor electric motor that can use standard household power. Measuring 34 by 23 1/2 by 48 1/2 inches, it is small enough to fit into the trunk of a car. It is comes standard with replaceable blades bolted to the drum, while its stand permits 360-degree rotation. Other standard features on the 138-pound mixer include a dustproofed on-off switch, an improved gearbox for reduced friction operation, and also pneumatic wheels for greater mobility. You can even use the PortoMix as a wheelbarrow to transport concrete, debris and other materials.

For more information, either visit www.stowmfg.com or call (877) 289-7869.

 


Whiteman plaster/mortar from Multiquip

Whiteman plaster/mortar and concrete mixers are heavy-duty mixers from Multiquip that are reliable, easy to maintain, and offered in a full range of sizes and engine configurations for virtually any application.

The Whiteman family includes three concrete mixer models, with capacities of 4 cubic feet, 6 cubic feet and 9 cubic feet. Each comes with a choice of either steel or polyethylene drums and a host of engine options, including Honda and Robin. They are also built with rugged 14-gauge steel engine covers. Other features include an easy-loading drum, heavy-duty one-piece cast iron ring gear, a multiposition dump latch and a heavy-duty retractable tow tongue.

For more information, either visit www.multiquip.com or call (800) 421-1244.

 


Little Champ mixers from Stone Construction Equipment Inc

With capacities of 2 cubic feet, Little Champ mixers from Stone Construction Equipment Inc. are ideal for small mixing jobs. Modular, compact and sturdy in design, the Little Champ comes in three configurations. This is sure to satisfy the needs of any small contractor. The 25CMP is a wheelbarrow-style mixer for easy transport, lifting and dumping. It features 6- inch turf tires and adjustable handles. The 25CMPT, a pedestal-style mixer, offers an adjustable drum angle and turns 360 degrees for easy loading and precision dumping. Its three-part pedestal is easy to assemble.

The 25CMPC combines features of the other two mixers for a model that offers the transportation convenience of the wheelbarrow version. It also offers the charging and discharging capability of the pedestal model. The heaviest of the three, it weighs only 148 pounds.

All three models feature an easy-to-clean poly drum, steel mixing blades and a 1/3 hp electric motor.

For more, visit www.stone-equip.com or call (800) 888- 9926.

 


The easy-tilt feature of the Hippo Mixer from HoverTrowel Inc. helps contractors transport and pour materials with ease. What’s more, its motor makes it a natural for mixing self-leveling materials.With a mixing capacity of roughly 18 gallons, the Hippo is powered by a high-torque, 16-amp, two-speed motor. The Hippo’s drum shape and helical mixing paddle with shear bars create a vortex to provide sufficient lifting and shearing action when mixing these batch sizes.
Hippo Mixer from HoverTrowel

The easy-tilt feature of the Hippo Mixer from HoverTrowel Inc. helps contractors transport and pour materials with ease. What’s more, its motor makes it a natural for mixing self-leveling materials.

With a mixing capacity of roughly 18 gallons, the Hippo is powered by a high-torque, 16-amp, two-speed motor. Both the Hippo’s drum shape and helical mixing paddle with shear bars create a vortex. This vortex provides sufficient lifting and shearing action when mixing these batch sizes. A paddle with comparatively large diameter increases periphery speed, reducing the flash curing that comes with the increased temperatures created by high rpm speeds.

For more, visit www.hovertrowel.com or call (610) 856-1961.

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