Russian-made concrete mixers for private homes and cottages

What types of concrete mixers are there based on their operating principle?

The main task of a concrete mixer is to create conditions under which several components loaded into it will turn into a homogeneous solution. There are a large number of concrete mixers on the market designed for industrial and home use. They differ in the volume of working capacity, power, ease of use, but the main classification is made according to the principle of influence on the solution - what types of concrete mixers are there according to the method of mixing it.

Forced concrete mixers

A classic stationary forced-type concrete mixer is a stationary container, inside of which blades rotate on a shaft, mixing the components of the mixture. This mixer mixes the solution well, but due to the need to maintain a small gap between the shovels and the body, it can only work with small fractions of components. They come with a horizontal and vertical shaft arrangement with blades.

They show good results in industrial production, but are rarely used on private construction sites due to the high cost of production and the high price of the device. The main disadvantage is the need to seal the working shaft at the places where it is fastened in the working tank and the need for high-quality components that are constantly in contact with the concrete mixture. These problems are partially eliminated in devices with a vertical arrangement of the working shaft, but their cost is still high.

Gravity concrete mixers

This is a class of homemade devices, often even without an engine - a good concrete mixer - is useful for a summer house without electricity. Mixing is done by lifting the components up and pouring them down. When they fall, they mix and after a sufficient number of cycles a homogeneous solution is obtained. Rarely used due to the likelihood of sticky lumps in the finished solution.

Combination devices

They are gravity concrete mixers, but with a design modification consisting in the addition of blades or mixer dividers for the mixing mixture inside the container. These devices have an ideal ratio of labor intensity-price-quality-production cost, for which they are loved by manufacturers and buyers who choose a concrete mixer for their home.

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The design does not involve contact of the mixture with the mechanism that rotates the drum, so anti-corrosion treatment is only needed inside the mixer container. An additional advantage of combined concrete mixers is that they can work with any fraction of mortar components, which is why the vast majority of household concrete mixers on the market are of this type.

Criterias of choice

Although the design of concrete mixers is quite simple, if it fails at the most crucial moment, the entire construction will stop. It will also be unpleasant if it does not function effectively enough. For high-quality work, in order to understand which concrete mixer is better, even when choosing it, you need to evaluate some additional parameters.

Forced or combined gravity

It all depends on the price that the buyer is willing to pay and the solution that will have to be worked with. Forced concrete mixers mix faster, but they consume more electricity and do not cope well with large fractions of impurities (at least household devices).

The design of gravity ones is simpler, so they are highly reliable and unpretentious. The unloading of the solution from forced concrete mixers is most often done through a hatch in the bottom of the mixer, while the gravity bucket simply tilts and the finished mixture is poured out.

As a result, the optimal choice of a good concrete mixer for the home is a combined gravity mixer.

Solution drum capacity

This indicator determines how much solution the concrete mixer can prepare in one cycle. It should be borne in mind that it is not recommended to fill the tub more than 30-40% - otherwise the solution may splash out or mix poorly. For home use, in most cases, a device with a capacity of 100-150 liters is sufficient. The maximum for household mixers is 350 liters, and for periodic work 50-60 is enough.

Motor power

How to choose a concrete mixer if the larger volume of the mixer requires less engine power? This is one of the controversial indicators and it depends more on the personal preferences of the owner of the concrete mixer. Things to take into account:

• Electricity consumption. On the one hand, the more powerful the engine, the greater the electricity consumption. In practice, few people during construction pay attention to the overconsumption of a dozen or two, even a hundred or two kilowatts.
• Starting a concrete mixer after an unscheduled stop, for example, if the power was cut off or the cable was pulled out of the socket. Yes, a weaker engine may not be able to pull a full drum, but usually it’s enough just to turn it a little by hand for the engine to pick up speed and “move” further. Reviews from owners of concrete mixers say that a 0.7-1 kilowatt engine is quite enough for reliable operation of the device with a drum of up to 130 liters. It’s another matter if the concrete mixer is of a forced type - with it such “help” is a very traumatic activity.
• Engine overheating. All manufacturers of household appliances recommend not to overload the concrete mixer and periodically allow it to “rest”. In practice, this recommendation is rarely heeded - often the concrete mixer simply does not turn off (at least the gravity mixer), and the components are loaded and unloaded on the go.

As a result, the main criterion is possible overheating, so it is better not to take engines of too small power into account. The golden mean is 0.75-1 kilowatt and it is advisable to pay attention to the ventilation of the motor.

"Seasonality" of use

The first question is relevant only if the work is planned at sub-zero temperatures. By default, any concrete mixer will operate without failure in the temperature range from +5 to +40 °C. If you plan to operate it at sub-zero temperatures, then you need to take a closer look at the winter versions of the device.

If you need to start a “summer” concrete mixer in winter, you must remember the possibility of condensation forming in the engine, which will lead to a short circuit. It is advisable to carefully warm it up before starting it with a blowtorch or heat gun, start it and then do not turn it off.

Number of motor phases

The number of phases has one dependence - a single-phase device can be powered from a three-phase network, but the opposite cannot be done. Three-phase motors are installed on industrial equipment; you rarely see them in household devices.

It is also worth considering whether a concrete mixer will work in one place, or whether it will be transported from site to site - if three phases exist “here and now”, it is not a fact that they will be “there and then”.

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Rating of the highest quality and most reliable concrete mixers in 2022

Reviews of the best concrete mixers for home will help you make a decision about purchasing the right construction machine.

Eco CM-71

Thanks to its small dimensions, the compact household gravity concrete mixer Eco CM-71 is easy to handle even alone.

The device weighs 26 kg. Designed for a solution volume of 50 liters with a tank volume of 70 liters. Unit power – 380 W, drum rotation speed – 26-28 rpm. The crown is made of cast iron.

Country of manufacture: China.

The device is mounted on a support frame with two wheels for movement. The tipping handle is a lever type.

VORTEX BM-120 74/1/12

The device for preparing concrete mortar “Vikhr BM-120 74/1/12” also allows you to work with it alone. The mixing method is gravitational, the drive is crown.

The weight of the device is 28 kg. The volume of the prepared mixture is 85 l, the drum volume is 120 l. Rotation speed – 26.6 rpm, power 450 W. The material used to make the crown is steel.

The device was made in China.

The support frame is equipped with two wheels for movement. The tank is tilted using a swivel wheel.

Matrix CM120

The Matrix CM 120 concrete mixer with a power of 450 W is manufactured in Russia. Equipped with a cast iron crown. The operating principle is gravitational. The volume of the prepared solution is 50 l, the volume of the tank is 120 l. Net weight – 39.5 kg. Rotation speed – 27 rpm.

The support stands are equipped with two wheels for transportation. The tipping of the vat with the solution is carried out using a steering wheel.

BISON Master BS-120-600

The Zubr Master BS-120-600 model allows you to produce 40 liters of solution with a drum volume of 120 liters. The power of the device is 600 W. Transmission - crown. The crown material is cast iron. The kneading method is gravitational.

Drum rotation speed – 27 rpm. Weight without packaging – 45 kg. The frame has 3 wheels for transportation. The container is tilted using a steering wheel.

Country of origin: China.

STROYMASH BSL 120 l 500 W

The Stroymash BSL-120 gravity-type concrete mixer with a power of 500 W provides the ability to produce 46 liters of concrete in one cycle. Drum volume – 120 l. The drum crown is plastic (polyamide) or cast iron. Country of origin: Russia.

The frame is equipped with two wheels. The container is tipped over using a swivel wheel. Product weight – 40 kg.

Vitals Cm 140a

The Vitals Cm 140a gravity concrete mixer is made in China. The motor power is 550 W, weight is 50 kg. In one cycle produces 125 liters of mixture with a tank volume of 140

l. The drum rotates at a speed of 28-30 rpm.

The drum is tilted by turning the wheel. The frame is equipped with a pair of transport wheels. The crown is made of cast iron.

SHTENLI Pro 150

The Shtenli Pro 150 gravity-type model with a capacity of 120 liters of solution and a tank of 150 liters weighs 65 kg. The product is made in China. Drum rotation speed 28 rpm.

Device power – 1000 W.

The support frame is mounted on 2 wheels and can be adjusted in height, the drum is turned over using a wheel lever, the crown is cast iron.

Gambit RBG-150

The Gambit RBG-150 concrete mixer produced in Stavropol has a ring gear. Mixing type – gravitational. Produces 78 liters of concrete in one cycle. The total volume of the drum is 150 l.

The 800 W motor is mounted on a traverse. The tank is turned over using the steering wheel. The crown is steel. The device weighs 64 kg. The frame is equipped with wheels for transportation.

PROFMASH B-150

The Profmash B-150 gravity-type concrete mixer with a polyamide crown allows you to prepare 75 liters of ready-made solution at a time. Capacity volume – 150 l. Electric motor power – 600 W. Weight – 52 kg. The frame is equipped with wheels for transportation. The tank is equipped with a rotary steering wheel. Replaceable polyamide sector crown.

The device was manufactured at the Beloretsk professional equipment plant "TeploTrade" in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Eco CM-192

The Eco CM-192 model was produced at the Chinese plant SKY-ETERNITY HOLDING LIMITED. Engine power – 1000 W. RPM – 26. Mixing type – gravitational. The crown is made of cast iron.

Capacity – 140 l, drum volume – 190 l. Frame with 2 wheels, tilting is done using a swivel wheel. The unit weighs 56 kg.

Skif BSM 200 l

The two-hundred-liter Skif BSM concrete mixer with a capacity of 170 liters operates on the gravitational principle. The 750 W electric motor is located on the traverse.

The device was manufactured in Ukraine in Kharkov.

The rotation speed of the container is 28–30 rpm. The crown material is steel. The unit is mounted on a frame with 2 wheels and is equipped with a rotary steering wheel for tilting the container.

VORTEX BM-200 74/1/5

The Vikhr BM-200 concrete mixer has a drum volume of 200 liters and produces 140 liters of ready-made mortar. Country of origin: China. Motor power is 900 W, drum rotation speed is 32 rpm.

Mixing type – gravitational. The container is turned over using a rotary wheel. The frame of the device is equipped with two wheels for movement. The drum crown is cast iron.

Parma BSL-200CH

The Parma BSL-200Ch model is produced at OJSC Lebedyansky Plant of Construction and Finishing Machines. Electric motor power – 1000 W. Allows you to prepare 110 liters of ready-made mixture with a tank volume of 200 liters.

The frame is mounted on 2 wheels for transportation. The crown is made of cast iron. The operating principle of the device is gravitational.

Imer S300 EL

The Imer Syntesy 300 concrete mixer is supplied from Italy. Tank volume – 314 l., usable volume – 250 l. Drum rotation speed – 24 rpm. Electric motor power – 1400 W.

The mixing principle is gravitational. The structure is mounted on a frame with two wheels. The tank is tilted using a steering wheel. Drive type – gearbox.

Manufacturers and popular models

There are not so many concrete mixers made entirely in Russia on the domestic market, but the choice of models is quite wide. The quality of products is approximately at the same level, and for many companies the sales market is not only Russia, but also abroad. Usually you have to choose more from specific brands that are available in the region.

LLC Stankograd

Its goal is to produce high-quality equipment. It works both with the production of standard equipment and with the production of machines of any complexity to order in wholesale and piece quantities. The most successful and best-selling brands of concrete mixers are industrial and household forced-action devices with a vertical rotor.

• SB 80-05. Industrial concrete mixer used for the production of solutions of varying hardness. Designed as an independent part of the production line for paving slabs and other concrete structures. The device weighs 650 kg and produces 300 liters of ready-made solution per batch. Mixing time – 2 minutes. To connect, a three-phase network is required, the engine power is 7.5 kilowatts. Overall dimensions 1450*1380*1160 mm. 12 month warranty. Cost ~ 1700 USD. e.
• SB-Medium. Designed as a semi-stationary concrete mixer for construction sites requiring large quantities of mortar. Can also be permanently installed on production lines. A three-phase network is required for connection. Designed for maintenance by one operator. Available in four trim levels - models 250/250С and 375/375С. The letter “C” indicates the presence of a skip hoist.

• SB Mini. Mobile concrete mixer designed for private buildings, for home and cottage use. Overall dimensions 780*760*1100 mm, tank volume 120 l allows you to prepare 100 l of solution in one batch. It is equipped with a single or three-phase motor with a power of 3 kilowatts. The weight of the device is 130 kg. Manufacturer's warranty – 1 year. Cost ~ 800 USD

JSC Lebedyansky Plant

Also known as Stroymash OJSC, it is one of the leaders in the production of concrete and mortar mixing equipment for home and professional use.

• SBR 120. Budget model, equipped with a 120 liter drum. The volume of solution prepared at a time is ~50 liters. Crown drive. The motor is single-phase 0.7 kilowatt, equipped with thermal protection. The device comes with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.
• SBR 150. Gravity concrete mixer for use in the spring-autumn period (at temperatures from +5 to +40 ° C). It is equipped with a 1 kW motor and is connected to a 220 volt household power supply. Tank volume is 152 l, the recommended amount of solution for one batch is up to 80 l. Device weight 71.3 kg, dimensions 1190*740*1350.
• SBR 170. The tank volume of 170 liters is designed to prepare 96 liters of solution in one cycle. Powered by a 1 kilowatt motor connected to a three-phase 380 volt network. Device weight 72.5 kg - supplied partially disassembled. 1 year warranty on components.
• SBR 190. Gravity mixer designed for long-term operation on medium-sized construction sites. The total volume of the tank is 190 liters, the solution in one batch is ~ 110 liters. Recommended mixing time is 2 minutes. The motor is three-phase 1 kilowatt. Device dimensions 1200*740*1380, weight – 77 kg.

Concrete mixers Vikhr-BM

They are produced by the company of the same name, which has been present on the electrical equipment market since 1974. The manufacturer offers gravity concrete mixers in the mid-price segment for domestic use. All models use single-phase motors to operate from household power. The basic information in the table will tell you which one to choose.

Concrete mixers RBG "Gambit"

Concrete mixers are the main products of the company - this has a positive effect on their quality and cost. There are service centers and manufacturer representative offices in all major cities, which significantly speeds up the resolution of issues related to service.

Overview of the operation of the RBG-200 concrete mixer on video:

Antares AST

It has been operating since 1990 and from the very first days of its creation has been exclusively engaged in concrete mixers and mortar mixing equipment. The company's household concrete mixers are easily dismountable devices that can be transported from site to site in a car trailer. Engineers do not make compromises when deciding which is better - cast iron or polyamide - only steel with a thickness of at least 2.5 mm is used for production.

Profmash LLC "Antey"

Among the advantages of their products, they highlight the use of polyamide crowns, the ease of their installation and replacement, as well as a successful design that eliminates belt slipping.

Voskresensk concrete mixing equipment plant

Specializes in industrial concrete mixers with vertical and horizontal rotors, as well as devices with bottom drive.

Of course, these are not all manufacturers of concrete mixers from Russia, but the main models should be enough for a confident choice.

Concrete mixer RBG-120

Guarantee period

The warranty on all components and mechanisms of RBG Gambit concrete mixers, including the electric motor, is 12 months .

Who to contact

We, the manufacturer, fulfill warranty obligations . To obtain warranty service, please contact our support team. The hotline is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00 Moscow time: phone: 8-800-100-35-63 e-mail: [email protected]

How is the warranty implemented?

Our company not only sells RBG Gambit concrete mixers, but also produces them in Russia, in Stavropol. We are nearby and we know everything about our products, so you can be confident in the efficiency and quality of the warranty service.

Scenario for contacting support:

1. You contact us and describe the situation that has arisen.
2. Our specialist carefully examines the problem and, if possible, determines its cause “over the phone” (sometimes he may request a photo or video).
3. Further, if possible, our operator immediately provides assistance over the phone. In our experience, almost all calls do not require equipment repair. Checking the belt tension or loading order of the concrete mixer is often enough to correct the problem.
4. If it was not possible to solve the problem over the phone, you can carry out repairs at the service center at our expense, or we will send you the faulty assembly by a transport company at our own expense.

DIY repair

An additional advantage of RBG Gambit concrete mixers is their high maintainability. The design of RBG Gambit concrete mixers uses parts from domestic machines that can be purchased in any city. And the all-metal welded structure allows repairs to be carried out by anyone who owns an angle grinder and welding.

If the warranty period has expired

You can always count on our help even after the warranty period has expired. Our specialists will be happy to provide information and technical support.

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The hotline is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00 Moscow time: phone: 8-800-100-35-63 e-mail: [email protected]

Our company is engaged not only in the sale, but also in the production of RBG Gambit construction equipment. Therefore, our specialists are always ready to provide both information and technical support:

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