A stand mounted steel drum mixer for DIY projects where easy loading matters.
Amazon $252.69 eBayThe SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer is the better concrete mixer overall, rated 2.7 to 2.6. The SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer leads on value and motor. The AMZSTAN 5 cu ft Direct Drive Mixer wins on build. The SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer costs $247.30 less ($252.69 vs $499.99).
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A direct drive 5 cu ft mixer for slabs and patios, but the Yardmax YM0146 offers the same drive and drum size with a stated warranty for less.
Amazon $499.99 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer for value ($51.57 per cu ft ($252.69, 4.9 cu ft) vs $100 per cu ft ($499.99, 5 cu ft)) and motor (0.7 hp motor vs 0.7 hp motor).
- Choose the AMZSTAN 5 cu ft Direct Drive Mixer for build (direct or sealed gear drive vs belt or ring gear drive, solid tires).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4 cu ft and up concrete mixer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer | AMZSTAN 5 cu ft Direct Drive Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 84 $51.57 per cu ft ($252.69, 4.9 cu ft) | 43 $100 per cu ft ($499.99, 5 cu ft) |
| Drum 15% | 30 4.9 cu ft drum | 33 5 cu ft drum |
| Motor 15% | 36 0.7 hp motor | 27 0.7 hp motor |
| Build 15% | 0 belt or ring gear drive, solid tires | 60 direct or sealed gear drive |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer | AMZSTAN 5 cu ft Direct Drive Mixer | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | ||
| Drum volume | 4.9 cu ft | 5 cu ft |
| Drum material | Steel | Steel |
| Drum speed | 30 rpm | - |
| Motor and drive | ||
| Motor | 0.7 hp | 0.7 hp |
| Motor watts | 550 W | 650 W |
| Drive | - | Direct or sealed gear |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Air-filled tires | No | - |
| Weight | 94.1 lb | - |
