Question 1

What is the difference between a portable concrete mixer and a concrete batch plant?

Accepted Answer

A portable concrete mixer uses a rotating drum to mix and transport wet concrete. A batch plant measures and loads the cement, aggregate, sand and water used to make concrete. Mix Right 2DH mixers can be used independently or paired with a 2CL batch plant for higher-volume production.

Question 2

What size portable concrete mixer do I need?

Accepted Answer

The right size depends on how much concrete you need per pour, how often you will use the mixer and what vehicle will tow it. Mix Right offers portable mixer trailers in approximately 1- to 3-cubic-yard capacities, including a swivel model for more precise placement. Compare the available portable concrete mixer models.

Question 3

How much concrete can a portable mixer produce?

Accepted Answer

Mix Right portable mixers can produce approximately 3 to 12 cubic yards per hour, depending on the model, loading method, batch size and operator. Production may be higher when the mixer is paired with a batch plant that loads materials more efficiently.

Question 4

Can a Mix Right portable mixer be towed with a pickup truck?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the required truck depends on the mixer, its loaded weight and the vehicle’s rated towing capacity. Larger mixers require greater towing capacity. Always confirm the mixer’s GVWR, hitch and braking requirements against the tow vehicle before selecting a model.

Question 5

Can the mixer continue mixing while it is being transported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mix Right 2DH portable mixers use a rotating drum that can continue mixing concrete in transit, similar to a ready-mix truck. This allows concrete to be loaded in one location and transported to the pour location while it continues mixing.

Question 6

Can a portable mixer reduce short-load fees and ready-mix delays?

Accepted Answer

Yes, particularly when you regularly need smaller batches or work in areas with limited ready-mix availability. Producing concrete on your schedule can reduce short-load charges, delivery delays and unused concrete. The actual savings depend on material costs, labor, annual volume and local ready-mix pricing.

Question 7

How much concrete can a Mix Right dry batch plant produce?

Accepted Answer

Production varies by model and configuration. Mix Right’s automated 2CL systems can produce approximately 20 to 100 cubic yards per hour, depending on aggregate storage, conveyor size, material supply and the equipment receiving each batch.

Portable Concrete Mixers

2DH-3 Portable Concrete Mixer – 3 Cubic Yards

3 Cubic-Yard Capacity

18,000 GVWR

Towable with 1-Ton Pickup Truck

Electric Brakes Standard

Shown with Attached Loading Chute, Water Tank, and Discharge Chutes

2DH-S Portable Swivel Concrete Mixer – 2 Cubic Yards

2 Cubic-Yard Capacity

Drum Swivels 180° to Allow Pouring Over Each Fender

14,000 GVWR

Towable with 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck

Electric Brakes Standard

2DH-2 Portable Concrete Mixer – 2 Cubic Yards

2 Cubic-Yard Capacity

14,000 GVWR

Towable with 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck

Electric Brakes Standard

2DH-1 Portable Concrete Mixer – 1 Cubic Yard

1 Cubic-Yard Capacity

12,000 GVWR

Towable with 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck (3/4 Ton Preferred)

Electric Brakes Standard

Custom Portable Concrete Mixers

Custom Portable Concrete Mixer Gallery

If you don’t see what you are looking for, we can build you a custom pull-behind concrete mixer to meet your specifications. Contact us to learn more about our custom machines.

Portable Mixer FAQs

What is the difference between a portable concrete mixer and a concrete batch plant?

What size portable concrete mixer do I need?

How much concrete can a portable mixer produce?

Can a Mix Right portable mixer be towed with a pickup truck?

Can the mixer continue mixing while it is being transported?

Can a portable mixer reduce short-load fees and ready-mix delays?

How much concrete can a Mix Right dry batch plant produce?