Lavoker 6.4 cu ft Electric Mixer
A large drum mixer for patio and slab work at a mid range price.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
3.3/5
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.
- 5 cu ftDrum
- 0.8 hpMotor
- Direct or sealed gearDrive
- 117 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$339
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Direct drive motor has no open gear or belt to grease or slip
- Rated for 316 lb of material per batch, enough for a small slab section
- Low profile height pours straight into forms and wheelbarrows
- Two year residential warranty
Cons
- At 117 lb it takes two people to lift into a truck bed
- Yardmax lists two different horsepower figures for it, so the true motor rating is unclear
- Steel drum needs drying after washing to keep rust off
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 | 4 cu ft | 2.7/5 | $299.99 |
| Yardmax YM0146 5.0 cu ft (this one) | 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 | YM0146 |
|---|---|
| Drum | |
| Drum volume | 5 cu ft |
| Drum material | Steel |
| Motor and drive | |
| Motor | 0.8 hp |
| Motor watts | 560 W |
| Drive | Direct or sealed gear |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Build | |
| Weight | 117 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2017-08 |
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