What an absolutely fabulous review. I especially loved the demonstration showing height over the wheelbarrow and dumping technique. Will save me lots of trouble! Very much obliged for taking the time to benefit others by making this video.
It is good I have got similar one and what my opinion is let it spin when you put cement and aggregate and pour it out. If you stop it the start is really tough to the motor
If anyone finds this. I just got a new one. It will hold up to 270 lbs of concrete. I put 4 bags of 60 lbs of cement it. As long as you’re on level ground, it has no problem with that amount. Only problem is, when you dump 240lbs in your wheel barrow, you better be ready for it. Highly recommend getting a two wheeled wheel barrow. Other wise 3 bags are more manageable in the wheel barrow. I did find it’s not easy to move around and it’s just large and unwieldy. The pivot bolt doesn’t do a good job of holding it in place when moving it. Thinking about drilling it out and putting a pin through it. Otherwise, this thing is worth the money and pretty handy. Just make sure to leave the machine running and pivot towards the side to dump. The wheel barrow fits nicely underneath and the machine spins all the cement out. Works great! Also, make sure to put water in first before the cement. Thank me later. lol.
I know but it's hard throwing in bagged stuff when it's running and to much hassle and expense to get it delivered but thanks again for your kind comments.
I've seen some written reviews on HD's website complaining about not being able to hold 3 bags and the framing being weak enough to collapse. Thoughts?
I have used this mixer almost non stop since getting it and it mixes fast and well. I do not overload it, I put 2 x 60 pound bags in with extra sand and cement. Once i put all the stuff in the mixer it takes around 3 - 5 minutes and the mix is good. Now, once I have poured this into a barrow I am setting everything up and mixing the next one so when I pour the first mix and get back the second mix is done. I am doing large pads in the garden around 4x4x5 they take around an hour to mix and pour. Then I just have to finish it up but that's a lot longer because of drying time.
Thanks for the video. I'm about to click the purchase button. Approximately how long does it take to mix 3-4 bags? I'm paying a kid by the hour to run the wheelbarrow back and forth, and just trying to get a handle on the budget. I'm doing 0.81 yards (49 60-pound bags) so I'm trying to calculate my mix-and-haul time. Thanks much!
I just finished using it in December. I built a walkway with tumbled glass. It is still going strong. I clean it thoroughly after each use and it looks good. Worth the money.
those 60# bags or premix concrete that Home Depot sells are something under a cubic foot each. I'm having a hard time believing this thing would take 5 of those bags at tone time.
So I was going to let this comment slide but every device I picked up it was in my face. So, I am going to answer you. 1st of all I didn't realize the Osha Police were watching me and secondly I am working outside. If you came here to watch a review and it helped then my job is done. If you came here for any other reason then thumb me down and move on. I have worked on building sites for 30 years and never seen anyone wear a mask until covid. Thank you for your comments.