A budget mid size mixer for weekend footings and small pads.
Amazon $229.99The Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer is the better concrete mixer overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer leads on value. The BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer wins on motor and drum. The Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer costs $70 less ($229.99 vs $299.99).
The poly drum version of BSMTEK’s big mixer, for buyers who want easy cleanup at a budget price.
Amazon $299.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer for value ($46 per cu ft ($229.99, 5 cu ft) vs $56.60 per cu ft ($299.99, 5.3 cu ft)).
- Choose the BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer for motor (1 hp motor vs 0.8 hp motor) and drum (5.3 cu ft drum vs 5 cu ft drum).
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 | Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer | BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $46 per cu ft ($229.99, 5 cu ft) | 78 $56.60 per cu ft ($299.99, 5.3 cu ft) |
| Drum 15% | 33 5 cu ft drum | 43 5.3 cu ft drum |
| Motor 15% | 43 0.8 hp motor | 63 1 hp motor |
| Build 15% | 50 drive and tires not published (neutral score used) | 0 belt or ring gear drive, solid tires |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer | BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | ||
| Drum volume | 5 cu ft | 5.3 cu ft |
| Batch capacity | 3 cu ft | - |
| Drum material | - | Polyethylene |
| Motor and drive | ||
| Motor | 0.8 hp | 1 hp |
| Motor watts | 600 W | 750 W |
| Build | ||
| Air-filled tires | - | No |
