A Kushlan style poly drum wheelbarrow mixer for about half the price, for homeowners doing posts and small pads. The missing warranty is the trade off.
Amazon $329.99 eBayThe YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer is the better concrete mixer overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer leads on value and motor. The YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer costs $156 less ($329.99 vs $485.99).
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A small steel drum mixer for stucco and mortar work, but it costs much more than mixers with bigger drums and stronger motors.
Amazon $485.99 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer for value ($94.28 per cu ft ($329.99, 3.5 cu ft) vs $138.85 per cu ft ($485.99, 3.5 cu ft)) and motor (0.5 hp motor vs 0.3 hp motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every under 4 cu ft concrete mixer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer | Prolinemax HD 3.5 cu ft Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $94.28 per cu ft ($329.99, 3.5 cu ft) | 23 $138.85 per cu ft ($485.99, 3.5 cu ft) |
| Drum 15% | 100 3.5 cu ft drum | 100 3.5 cu ft drum |
| Motor 15% | 63 0.5 hp motor | 25 0.3 hp motor |
| Build 15% | 60 direct or sealed gear drive | 50 drive and tires not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer | Prolinemax HD 3.5 cu ft Mixer | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | ||
| Drum volume | 3.5 cu ft | 3.5 cu ft |
| Drum material | Polyethylene | Steel |
| Drum speed | - | 36 rpm |
| Motor and drive | ||
| Motor | 0.5 hp | 0.3 hp |
| Drive | Direct or sealed gear | - |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Air-filled tires | No | - |
| Weight | - | 118 lb |
