Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft
A good pick for patios and slabs where you want big batches from a direct drive mixer with a two year warranty. Plan on two people to load it.
Amazon $339$339
The Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft is the better concrete mixer overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft leads on build. The SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer wins on motor, value and drum. The SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer costs $39.01 less ($299.99 vs $339).
SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer
A low cost large drum mixer for DIY slab work, with the usual budget trade offs of an open gear and no stated warranty.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
Prices 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 Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft for build (direct or sealed gear drive vs belt or ring gear drive, solid tires).
- Choose the SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer for motor (1 hp motor vs 0.8 hp motor), value ($56.60 per cu ft ($299.99, 5.3 cu ft) vs $67.80 per cu ft ($339, 5 cu ft)) 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 | Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft | SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $67.80 per cu ft ($339, 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% | 37 0.8 hp motor | 63 1 hp motor |
| Build 15% | 60 direct or sealed gear drive | 0 belt or ring gear drive, solid tires |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft | SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | ||
| Drum volume | 5 cu ft | 5.3 cu ft |
| Drum material | Steel | - |
| Drum speed | - | 30 rpm |
| Motor and drive | ||
| Motor | 0.8 hp | 1 hp |
| Motor watts | 560 W | 550 W |
| Drive | Direct or sealed gear | Ring gear |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Build | ||
| Air-filled tires | - | No |
| Weight | 117 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2017-08 | - |