A direct drive 5 cu ft mixer for slabs and patios, but the Yardmax YM0146 offers the same drive and drum size with a stated warranty for less.
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A poly drum mixer for homeowners who want easy cleanup and no rust, at a lower price than Kushlan. It states no warranty.
- 4 cu ftDrum
- 0.7 hpMotor
- 90.4 lbWeight
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- Poly drum will not rust or dent, and set concrete knocks out easily
- Flat-free 10 in tires never need air
- About 90 lb, so two people can lift it into a truck bed
- Mixes only 2.3 cu ft per batch, about two bags
- Costs about $100 per cubic foot of drum, more than steel drum mixers this size
- No published warranty or drive type
The BILT HARD Poly Drum family
Every BILT HARD Poly Drum model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drum size.
| Model | Drum | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILT HARD 4 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer (this one) | 4 cu ft | 2.1/5 | $409.99 |
| BILT HARD 6 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer | 6 cu ft | 3.0/5 | $499.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its drum size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | TCA-0053 |
|---|---|
| Drum | |
| Drum volume | 4 cu ft |
| Batch capacity | 2.3 cu ft |
| Drum material | Polyethylene |
| Drum speed | 24 rpm |
| Motor and drive | |
| Motor | 0.7 hp |
| Motor watts | 500 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Build | |
| Air-filled tires | No |
| Weight | 90.4 lb |
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