A small electric mixer has a drum under 4 cu ft that mixes one or two bags of concrete at a time, enough for a fence post, a footing or a batch of mortar. Most weigh 60 to 100 lb, so one or two people can lift one into a car trunk or truck bed. Many in this size are wheelbarrow style mixers with a poly drum that tips forward to pour.
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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- YATON 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer#1 of 4Full review
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 $329.99$329.993.5 cu ft0.5 hpDirect or sealed gear - Noeko 3.5 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer#2 of 4Full review
A light poly drum mixer for one person jobs, though the same design sells for less under other names.
Amazon $414.68$414.683.5 cu ft0.5 hpDirect or sealed gear - Kushlan 350DD#3 of 4Full review
A durable poly drum mixer for homeowners and small contractors who move between pours. You pay more per cubic foot, but the poly drum and direct drive need little upkeep.
Global Industrial $629$6293.5 cu ft0.8 hpDirect or sealed gear - Klutch 2.25 cu ft Electric Mixer#4 of 4Full review
For setting fence posts and mixing mortar a bag at a time where light weight matters more than batch size.
Amazon $219.99$219.992.2 cu ft0.3 hp-
