A large electric mixer has a drum of 4 cu ft or more and mixes a wheelbarrow load or more per batch, which cuts the number of batches for a slab, a patio or a long run of footings. Most stand on a steel frame with two wheels and tilt with a hand wheel to pour, and most weigh about 95 to 130 lb, so moving one into a truck takes two people.
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.
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- Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft#1 of 16Full review
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$3395 cu ft0.8 hpDirect or sealed gear - Lavoker 6.4 cu ft Electric Mixer#2 of 16Full review
A large drum mixer for patio and slab work at a mid range price.
Amazon $399.99$399.996.4 cu ft1 hp- - Lavoker 5.0 cu ft Electric Mixer#3 of 16Full review
A budget mid size mixer for weekend footings and small pads.
Amazon $229.99$229.995 cu ft0.8 hp- - Klutch 6.35 cu ft Electric Mixer#4 of 16Full review
For homeowners pouring patios who want a big drum from a store with local pickup. Check the warranty with Northern Tool before buying.
Amazon $469.99$469.996.3 cu ft0.8 hp- - BILT HARD 6 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer#5 of 16Full review
A big poly drum mixer for slabs and patios at well under Kushlan prices, if you can live without a stated warranty.
Amazon $499.99$499.996 cu ft1 hp- - WORKPRO 4.6 cu ft Electric Mixer#6 of 16Full review
A mid size mixer from an established tool brand for DIY footings and pads.
Amazon $249.99$249.994.6 cu ft0.8 hp- - BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer#7 of 16Full review
A low cost large drum mixer for DIY slabs. Buy it knowing there is no stated warranty.
Amazon $299.99$299.995.3 cu ft1 hp- - BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer#8 of 16Full review
The poly drum version of BSMTEK’s big mixer, for buyers who want easy cleanup at a budget price.
Amazon $299.99$299.995.3 cu ft1 hp- - SILVEL 5.3 cu ft Electric Mixer#9 of 16Full review
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$299.995.3 cu ft1 hpRing gear - Yardmax YM0115 4.0 cu ft#10 of 16Full review
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 $299.99$299.994 cu ft0.7 hpRing gear - SPECRAFT 4.9 cu ft Electric Mixer#11 of 16Full review
A stand mounted steel drum mixer for DIY projects where easy loading matters.
Amazon $259.99$259.994.9 cu ft0.7 hp- - BSMTEK 4.3 cu ft Electric Mixer#12 of 16Full review
A bargain mixer for an occasional weekend pour where price matters more than a warranty.
Amazon $129.99$129.994.3 cu ft0.6 hp- - SILVEL 4.3 cu ft Electric Mixer#13 of 16Full review
A budget pick for occasional DIY mixing of mortar and small batches of concrete.
Amazon $149.99$149.994.3 cu ft0.6 hpRing gear - Kushlan 600DD#14 of 16Full review
The mixer to buy for larger pours like patios and trench drains if you want a poly drum and direct drive and can pay for them. Budget steel mixers hold as much for half the price.
Amazon $729.94$729.946 cu ft0.8 hpDirect or sealed gear - Klutch 4.25 cu ft Electric Mixer#15 of 16Full review
A reasonable mid size mixer from Northern Tool for footings and small pads, but other mixers this size publish more specs and cost less.
Amazon $299.99$299.994.2 cu ft0.7 hp- - Tandagy 4.6 cu ft Electric Mixer#16 of 16Full review
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 $315.99$315.994.6 cu ft0.5 hpDirect or sealed gear