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 $329.99The YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer rates 3.2 among under 4 cu ft concrete mixers; the Yardmax YM0115 4.0 cu ft rates 2.7 among 4 cu ft and up ones. The Yardmax YM0115 4.0 cu ft costs $30 less ($299.99 vs $329.99).

A steel drum mixer for homeowners pouring post footings and small pads a few bags at a time. The two year warranty and Amazon return policy make it a low risk buy.
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drum size classes (under 4 cu ft and 4 cu ft and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drum size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer | Yardmax YM0115 4.0 cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 47 $94.28 per cu ft ($329.99, 3.5 cu ft) | 61 $75 per cu ft ($299.99, 4 cu ft) |
| Drum 15% | 100 3.5 cu ft drum | 0 4 cu ft drum |
| Motor 15% | 63 0.5 hp motor | 28 0.7 hp motor |
| Build 15% | 60 direct or sealed gear drive | 0 belt or ring gear drive, solid tires |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer | Yardmax YM0115 4.0 cu ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum | ||
| Drum volume | 3.5 cu ft | 4 cu ft |
| Drum material | Polyethylene | Steel |
| Motor and drive | ||
| Motor | 0.5 hp | 0.7 hp |
| Motor watts | - | 500 W |
| Drive | Direct or sealed gear | Ring gear |
| Voltage | 110 V | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Air-filled tires | No | - |
| Weight | - | 100 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2017-03 |