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Chengli Automobile Industry Park, Suizhou, Hubei, China

Ready Mix vs Volumetric Concrete Trucks
Problem
Are you finding it hard to pick the best concrete truck for your job? You want strong concrete. You want it fast. You want to save money. But you don’t want waste. This is the problem many builders have. Maybe you order ready-mix concrete and end up with extra. Maybe the concrete gets too warm riding in the drum truck, and you waste more time and money. Maybe you need a custom-strength mix. But you can’t change the batch after it leaves the plant. That’s a big headache!
Agitate
Think about this:
- Wasted money: With ready-mix concrete, if you order too much, you pay for it AND pay to throw it away. Up to 5% of concrete gets wasted this way .
- Bad timing: If your team is not ready, your ready-mix truck must wait or go back. Waiting means the mix is getting old. The quality drops fast.
- Flexibility: You want to change your mix for a new job at the last minute. But with ready-mix, you can’t do this on-site.
- Remote projects: Your job is far from the batch plant. The farther the truck drives, the greater the chance the concrete loses quality.
- Environmental cost: Old drum trucks use more water to clean. Up to 200 gallons per trip. That’s a lot of waste .
You lose time and money. The work suffers. And so do your customers.
Solution
You need a custom truck and a partner who can deliver the best solution for your project—no matter the size or place. Our company builds custom concrete trucks for ANY need. We offer:
- Volumetric Concrete Mixers: Mixes concrete fresh, right on-site!
- Ready-Mix Drum Trucks: The best choice for big, high-volume projects.
- After-sales service: We support every truck we sell.
- Technical consulting: We help you use your vehicle smarter.
- Custom delivery: We ship anywhere you need it.
With our trucks, you get:
- No more waste: Volumetric mixers make ONLY as much as you need .
- Better strength: Fresh mix, adjustable on the fly .
- Lower cost over time: More pours, less waste, and smarter use.
- Real flexibility: One job needs a special flow fill? Another wants shotcrete? Change the mix at the touch of a button .
- Greener work: Less wasted water, lower emissions .
- Proven ROI for contractors: Some save up to 20% using volumetric trucks .
Ready Mix vs Volumetric Concrete Truck: Data at a Glance
Compare and Decide
Feature | Ready Mix Concrete Truck | Volumetric Concrete Mixer |
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Mixing method | Plant-batched, mixed in drum on the way | Mixed on-site with separate bins |
Capacity | 6–8 m³ per load | 10 m³ base (expands with more mixing) |
Workability time | 60–90 minutes after batching | Always fresh until needed |
Waste generation | Up to 5%, costly to dispose | Nearly zero (pay for what you use) |
Change mix on site? | ❌ Not possible | ✔ Yes, instant changes |
Environmental impact | Cleans with 200+ gallons of water/load | Cleans with 8–10 gallons/load |
Ideal for | High volume, simple specs, big pours | Small/medium/remote sites, custom mixes |
Quality accreditation | BSI/BS EN 206-compliant (plant controlled) | Needs manual checking (but very fresh!) |
Flexibility | ❌ Fixed once loaded | ✔ Adjust water, slump, strength anytime |
Cost trend | Lower up front, hidden waste/disposal costs | Higher up front, up to 20% total savings |
Freshness | Can go “hot,” risking strength | Always mixed on demand |
PSI/Slump adjust on site | ❌ No | ✔ Yes, at the push of a button |
Concrete Truck Comparison
Key Differences Between Ready Mix & Volumetric Trucks
The Power of Custom Trucks: What You Get With Us
Manufacturing Strengths:
- Custom production: We build every concrete mixer truck and cement mix truck to order, with your specs in mind.
- Premium compartments: Our volumetric mobile mixers have bins for rock, sand, cement, and water. Get exact proportions with onboard computers.
- Quality steel and heavy-duty chassis: Trucks last longer, work harder.
- State-of-the-art sensors: Like load cells and moisture sensors for accurate mixing every time.
- Onboard computer systems: Control everything from the cab.
- Options for colored, fiber, rapid-setting, flowable fill, or shotcrete concrete .
Services and Support:
- Vehicle delivery: We ship to any country. We make sure your truck arrives, ready to work.
- After-sales support: Our tech team is there with answers, fast.
- Consulting at each step: Want to try new projects, like decorative concrete or utility cuts? We help you get the mix right.

How Volumetric Concrete Mixers Save You Money
Cost Analysis Example
Cost Element (per m³) | Ready Mix | Volumetric |
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Base material | $120 | $135 |
Waste/disposal | $15 | $0 |
Labor/adjustments | $10 | $25 |
Total | $145 | $160 |
But over a whole project, volumetric trucks often mean up to 20% total savings because you pay only for the concrete you use and carry zero disposal fees .
Real-World Use Cases That Win
- Small pours like sidewalks, driveways, curbs, or patch repairs = use volumetric
- Remote jobs that are hard to reach (off road, country road, or around obstacles) = use volumetric
- Big, continuous pours (like for floors, highways, or big slabs) = ready mix might be best for speed
- Contractors report volumetric mixers excel for jobs where specs change or portions are poured in stages, offering true on-demand concrete .
More Than Just Concrete Mixers
Our company knows fleets. Need a potable water truck or a large construction water truck to pair with your concrete trucks and keep sites dust-free and safe? We custom-build those too.
See: water tank truck
Need a mobile concrete crusher to recycle concrete and save more? We can help: mobile rock crusher
Or, want to upgrade your construction fleet with a heavy duty tow truck or a flatbed tow truck for moving equipment? Check here: flatbed tow truck
Why Choose Us? Your Benefits, At a Glance
You get:
- Custom, ultra-strong concrete batching trucks built for YOUR needs
- Custom mix on site concrete truck for flexible, small/medium jobs or remote sites
- Best-in-class drum mixer trucks for big, single-pour jobs
- Smoothest after-sales technical support to keep you moving
- Expert consulting for mix designs, slump test compliance, waste management, and project planning
We Deliver More Than Trucks: We Deliver Peace of Mind
Our team puts the customer first. We solve your problems, with trucks that work for your jobs. We reduce your costs. We give you control and convenience. We keep your sites clean, your budgets intact, and your projects moving forward. We upgrade your operations so you can outperform the competition.
Let’s Build Success Together
- Let’s reduce your risk.
- Let’s increase your profits.
- Let’s keep your team happy with easy, strong pours, every time.
Contact us today for a custom truck that matches your job, your budget, and your dreams.
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The right vehicle, for the right job, every time. That’s our promise.
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