BSMTEK 5.3 cu ft Poly Drum Mixer
The poly drum version of BSMTEK’s big mixer, for buyers who want easy cleanup at a budget price.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
2.7/5
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.
- 4 cu ftDrum
- 0.7 hpMotor
- Ring gearDrive
- 100 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$299.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Steel drum and IP45 washdown rated motor and gearbox take a hose down after each pour
- Low drum height pours straight into forms and wheelbarrows
- Two year residential warranty, longer than most budget mixers
- Sold and shipped by Amazon, so returns are simple
Cons
- Open ring and pinion gear drive needs greasing and wears faster than a sealed gearbox
- A 15 in drum opening makes loading full bags slower than a wide poly drum
- Commercial use is covered for only 90 days
The Yardmax family
Every Yardmax model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own drum size.
| Model | Drum | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardmax YM0115 4.0 cu ft (this one) | 4 cu ft | 2.7/5 | $299.99 |
| Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft | 5 cu ft | 3.3/5 | $339 |
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 | YM0115 |
|---|---|
| Drum | |
| Drum volume | 4 cu ft |
| Drum material | Steel |
| Motor and drive | |
| Motor | 0.7 hp |
| Motor watts | 500 W |
| Drive | Ring gear |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Build | |
| Weight | 100 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2017-03 |
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