This cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. For home use and smaller tasks, you’re unlikely to need anything other than an electric cement mixer. Electric cement mixers are cheaper to buy/rent, low maintenance and require no additional fuel. All you’ll need is a power source. 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. Straight away you might be thinking – why would I buy a small cement mixer when I could just rent a large one?

The Charles Bentley Portable Cement Mixer is ideal for medium-size DIY projects and offers good value for money. This cookie is used by Issuu analytic system to gather information regarding visitor activity on Issuu products.

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One benefit of small cement mixers are they are easy to store and transport. A portable electric model, weighing around 30 kg, will be more manageable to move around, e.g., up steps or over difficult terrain (though you might have to mix cement in smaller batches). For easier transportation and storage, consider a cement mixer that divides into two pieces. 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.

Time and Labor Savings: With our mini mixers, you can say goodbye to the hassle of manual mixing and transportation. Our efficient process saves you valuable time and labor, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your project. When it comes to swift and reliable concrete solutions in North London and Hertfordshire, Base Concrete is the name you can trust. Our specialized Concrete Mini Mixers service is tailored to meet the unique needs of small to medium-sized projects, offering a convenient and cost-effective way to access high-quality concrete. With our commitment to excellence, state-of-the-art equipment, and skilled team, we are the preferred choice for all your mini concrete mixing needs. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface.

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. Be aware that the power cord is reasonably short at 1.7 m. For those looking to redo an area at the end of their garden, an extension cable will be needed.

No matter the size of mixer you choose, look for a model with wheels to help with moving around the house and garden. This mixer uses mains power and has a drum speed of 34 rpm. The angle of the mixer can be adjusted, allowing you to load and unload in the most convenient way. 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. When you own a mixer, you may also find that it comes in handy for family and friends as well. Cement can be used to secure parasols, swing sets, fence posts and climbing frames, so a cement mixer might well be in high demand! 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.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. This Handy Electric H-frame Cement Mixer is an excellent all-rounder. It has a reliable 550 W motor that works well to power the 125 L drum and is suitable for small/medium DIY jobs. Renting mixers can get pretty expensive, and the cost of buying a small mixer may work out to be the same as renting a larger one– or even work out cheaper. Plus, when you own the mixer yourself, you have more room for error; it won’t cost you by the day if your project runs over.

Keen DIYers will know the benefit of using a cement mixer. Although mixing cement can be done without one (either mixing by hand or with a paddle mixer) – it’s certainly pretty hard work. Owning a cement mixer can be particularly useful for DIYers who are about to embark on a string of different projects in the house and garden. Concrete mixers can be used for other jobs besides cement mixing; they can even be used to mix plaster, animal feed or potting soil. It’s suitably powerful and large enough for medium jobs around the home and garden, whether you’re laying shed foundations or putting down paving. It’s sturdy and stable thanks to the powder-coated steel frame. For quantities required, the material calculator is available for guidance, alternatively our sales/technical department will be able to help.The Scheppach ECO MIX Electric Cement Mixer is a reliable yet basic machine. It’s suitable for small/medium DIY jobs and doesn’t overcomplicate things. The machine has a welded bottom drum and fully enclosed cast iron gears. Its motor is protected by labyrinth housing, cooled by dual fans.