A stand mounted steel drum mixer for DIY projects where easy loading matters.
Amazon $259.99The 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 motor, value and drum. The Tandagy 4.6 cu ft Electric Mixer wins on build. The SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer costs $56 less ($259.99 vs $315.99).
A direct drive mid size mixer for homeowners who want less maintenance than a ring gear mixer. Fill it partway to spare the small motor.
Amazon $315.99Prices 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 SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer for motor (0.7 hp motor vs 0.5 hp motor), value ($53.06 per cu ft ($259.99, 4.9 cu ft) vs $68.69 per cu ft ($315.99, 4.6 cu ft)) and drum (4.9 cu ft drum vs 4.6 cu ft drum).
- Choose the Tandagy 4.6 cu ft Electric 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 | Tandagy 4.6 cu ft Electric Mixer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 82 $53.06 per cu ft ($259.99, 4.9 cu ft) | 66 $68.69 per cu ft ($315.99, 4.6 cu ft) |
| Drum 15% | 30 4.9 cu ft drum | 20 4.6 cu ft drum |
| Motor 15% | 36 0.7 hp motor | 0 0.5 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 | Tandagy 4.6 cu ft Electric Mixer | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | ||
| Drum volume | 4.9 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft |
| Drum material | Steel | - |
| Drum speed | 30 rpm | 26 rpm |
| Motor and drive | ||
| Motor | 0.7 hp | 0.5 hp |
| Motor watts | 550 W | 370 W |
| Drive | - | Direct or sealed gear |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Air-filled tires | No | - |
| Weight | 94.1 lb | 119 lb |
