Skid Steer Full-Size Concrete Mixer | Eterra
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STEEL PRICES RISE:
The carbon steel market is poised to grow by 699.35 MT during 2020-2024 progressing at a CAGR of almost 8% during the forecast period." (Source: Business Wire)
This is what we are seeing all across the industry; day after day new emails from vendor's telling us that their prices are rising, every order we make for materials needs to be revised because the last price is no longer valid, and for good reason. The cost of steel materials has been steadily increasing throughout 2020, and it unfortunately has not slowed into 2021. The reduced capacities of companies in this industry due to Covid-19 health and safety regulations continues to have an impact. As a result, we are forced to increase our list pricing for 2021 and add a steel surcharge to off-set the rising costs that is projected to continue this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have on our close and prospective customers. We we will do what we can to keep our prices low when the opportunities are found, but right now we are left with little options.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
JORDEN LEIB, VICE PRESIDENT OF SKID STEER SOLUTIONS
Product overview
Eterra Full Sized BMX-600 Concrete Mixer Attachment
Description
Introducing the BMX-600 Concrete Mixer Attachment: Eterra's groundbreaking solution for handling massive concrete mixing tasks. As the larger counterpart of the renowned BMX-250 and 450, the BMX-600 has swiftly gained popularity for Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders. With an impressive 21 Cu. Ft. mixer bucket, the BMX-600 boasts unparalleled strength and capacity, effortlessly mixing and pouring massive amounts of concrete quickly, efficiently, and accurately.
These Skid Steer Concrete Mixers are built with three dispensing options:
- The included 8” hydraulically operated center dispensing outlet is operated with a 12V solenoid that allows the operator to control the flow of concrete using the machines controls. With the addition of a center chute that connects via two hooks, a second person can direct the flow of the dispensing concrete using the chute’s provided handle.
- A side chute that allows the secondary person to manually control the volume of material by raising and lowering the door via the manually operated handle.
- There is also the option to pour right out at the front of the attachment through the top grate.
The BMX-600 Concrete Mixer Attachment's comes with replaceable Hardox 400 steel mixing paddles. What sets these paddles apart is their unique design, allowing them to mix both dry and wet materials with unparalleled efficiency compared to traditional concrete bucket augers. The Hardox 400 steel construction ensures the paddles can withstand the toughest mixing tasks, while their specialized design ensures a seamless blend of materials, resulting in high-quality and consistent concrete output.
It features a bolted on and easy-to-lift grate that makes it easy to clean and features an integrated bag splitter that eases the process of loading concrete. The attachment is powered by a reversible chain drive transmission system that is durable, reliable, and easy to maintain.
When selecting this model, please note the weight of this attachment when full is 4,564 pounds.
Features
- 158.5 Gallon/21.18 Cu. Ft. Capacity
- Galvanized steel side chute
- Spring assisted side gate
- Hydraulically operated center chute (8" diameter)
- 5 foot flexible hose for easy pouring
- Top grate bag cutter
- Fully enclosed sprocket and chain drive system
- Easy to lift grate makes it easy to clean
- Hardox 400 steel paddles
- Pad mounting holes for excavators
What's included?
- BMX-600 Skid Steer Concrete Mixer
- Universal Skid Steer Mounting Plate
- Hydraulic Hoses
- Flat faced couplers
- Attachment control device
- Owner's manual
Mixing Instructions
Mixing Concrete 101: We recommend using Redimix/Quikrete for the best results.
A typical mix is 1 part water, 2 parts cement and 3 parts sand/gravel by volume. A dry mix should be mixed first with the water added slowly. If a slump cone is available, adjust water to achieve a 2" - 3" (51 - 76mm) slump. The final water content should be approximately 6 - 9 pt (2.8 - 4.3L) of water per 80 lb (36.3 kg) bag of concrete. The easiest way for you to achieve the best results is to use bagged pre-mix in 80 lb. bags. Each bag provides .60 cu. ft. of finished concrete. This translates to 15 bags of mix per batch. The current price today per bag is about $4. For small batch on demand concrete, it does not get much better.
Water
The first time you create a batch it is advisable to use a 55 gallon barrel that is prefilled with water. Use a white 5 gallon pail and measure 4 gallons inside the pail and draw a line inside the bucket so you can scoop a predetermined amount each time you fill the bucket. The idea is to add enough water to the mix and keep track of how much water you have used so that each consecutive batch will be the same consistency.
On-Site Mix
If you choose to mix the entire batch on your own, it is still advisable to buy your sand/gravel premixed to insure the quality you would expect for a professional batch. If you still would like to mix your own then scoop enough sand/gravel into your mixer to cover the paddles. Add 1.5 bags of Portland Cement per batch for 4000 psi concrete or 2 bags per batch for 5000 psi concrete. Once you have added water, the mixture will compress so you can add more sand/gravel mix to top off the batch. Once the batch is thoroughly mixed, it is safe to transport to the pour site.
Clean-up
Lots of water with some pea gravel added. Run the mixer for a few minutes and rinse any other spots that you see that have lingering traces of mix. A small spray bottle with diesel added will help to keep everything from rusting and sticking the next time you use your mixer.
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