How Much Does a Concrete Mixer Truck Weigh?
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Concrete mixer trucks generally weigh around 6 tons for single-axle models, while rear eight-wheel mixer trucks typically weigh about 12 tons. Below is relevant information about concrete mixer trucks: Overview: The concrete mixer truck (cement mixer, concrete mixer) is a specialized truck used to transport construction concrete; due to its distinctive shape, it is often referred to as a 'snail truck.' Features: These trucks are equipped with cylindrical mixing drums to carry mixed concrete. During transportation, the mixing drum continuously rotates to ensure the concrete does not solidify. After delivering the concrete, the interior of the mixing drum is usually rinsed with water to prevent hardened concrete from occupying space.
A friend asked me about this before, an empty cement truck on a construction site is completely different from a fully loaded one. A three-axle truck usually weighs just over ten tons when empty, and the newer models with water tanks are even heavier. Fully loaded, it's at least thirty tons, and with the cargo, it can reach thirty-five tons—driving one makes the whole road shake. I drive a dump truck, and even carrying ten tons of cement feels strenuous. These mixer trucks weigh as much as two of my trucks when empty. Their front wheels sink deep into mud pits, so it's best to stay far away when you see them on the road.
