We purchased one last year and rented it out to the people in our neighborhood once we were done with our project. It's paid for itself already. We live in a neighborhood with a lot of retired military and everyone is always doing little projects but concrete sucks getting a hold of if you only need a smaller amount that a truck wont deliver. So for $80 a day to rent it out we rented it out about half the year. Saves so much labor for sure and paid for itself.
I have poured 9 yards for footings and stem walls, and your analysis of the machine is in line with what I discovered: well designed and built. Agree that the machine needs to be level or slightly downhill. Wish it wasn’t made in China☹️
Doesn’t matter where it’s made. What matters is quality control or design. It depends on the brand whether or not they want good components or not. There are high quality stuff made In china . Stupid people make stupid comments about stuff being made in China. Quality of this is good, even though it’s made in China. It’s because the company decided to use better quality components and design
Thank you for a great, detailed, real review! The detail and honesty (showing mistakes and just regular things regular people do) are super-helpful. You did close-ups of the equipment which is really useful. To see the underside and hoses connections, etc. is good for getting a good assessment of the quality. My wife and I are going to get one and we are already seeing several projects we will now be able to do ourselves instead of waiting. Like you, We aren't experts but we are comfortable using our hands. I think the cost here for a well-built piece of equipment that will last, compared to a barrel mixer of decent quality, is a good deal. Great job!
Thank you! We really like it. I actually enjoy doing the concrete projects now! A friend now has mine helping him do a few projects, so prepare yourself for that! 😂
Rule of thumb for rebar, make sure you have a minimum of 1.5” of concrete cover if next to air, and 3” of cover if next to the ground. Also, take the blade out of a sawzall and run it with the foot on the form board, or just give it lots of love taps the a small hammer.
38 years building swimming pools. Started working for my future father-in-law at 17. We always subbed out the finishing but he urged me to learn how to finish cement, I told him I knew how,but chose not to, as it was extremely difficult to produce "professional" results (which was absolutely necessary). I'm an old man now, but do need to pour a slab for a shop. This might be the answer. Thanks for your content!
Thank you for that! I like hearing stories like that. It definitely takes a lot of the fuss out of it so you can make corrections. Good luck on your slab!
Honestly, the Mudmixer makes it sooooooooo much easier to pour concrete for homeowners. Pouring and mixing in regular mixers is a literal pain in the back, and this takes a lot of that workload off of you. Imagine doing those stairs with just a regular mixer.
Nice review and good team work! A couple things that will help in the future is using a mag float and positioning the chute where you can roll the mud mixer along the length of each stair to take some of the labor out spreading the concrete. Lastly, if you have a reciprocating saw take the blade out and use it along the form boards. Keep up the great work. 👍
I also own the mud mixer, purchased it in late 2020 and waited six months for it let’s arrival. Have poured several smaller jobs with it including sidewalks and driveway pads but I did have an electrical malfunction early on and the switch shorted out. However, mud mixer did replace parts as quickly as they could but it did leave me dead in the water on a job
I really like the look of the Mud Mixer. I am sure v2 will be faster and have more capacity. Just hope they have a patent and can stave off the knock offs.
They do make a hopper extender for this unit now. Before my next job I am going to order one. They definitely can and probably will build a bigger and faster one. But in all honesty, I wouldn't be able to keep up feeding one that's a lot faster without having another body to help.
Man nice job on the steps and good review. Also that was a very important message at the end and kudos to you for saying that. It’s easy to steal someone else’s idea and hard work developing it.
The robber helps but, the next step is to use a float instead of a steel trowel. The float works the stones down and brings up the soup. Hope this helps.
A mag float is key to raise the cream to the top. Magnesium draws the water to the surface. Use a steel trowel to finish it. It seals and burnishes the surface. Good job though. Good video
Is the mag float a little round on the bottom? I watched a guy finishing something similar, and it appeared like what he was using was much more rigid and seamed like it was a bit rounded. Or he was just really good. Someone else suggested that too. I'm going to go down to the concrete supplier and get one.
@@FancyAsFarm yep it is … it help if your concrete is a little to stiff to bring the cream to the top so you have a little more time to work your rounded flat trowel to finish
more water is right. also get some magnesium hand floats and start with those before using the steel trowels. maybe a different sack crete, might have more cement so you can get more cream. get a dewalt cordless vibrator, works wonders.
Cool - I didn’t know these mixers even existed. My place is way too small to justify the purchase (let alone a place to store it after), but it sure seams like the way to go if you have a slab to pour. I’m going to check the rental places and see if one is available for the small slab extension I need to pour. 👍👍😎👍👍
It would be a great investment for a rental company. Never thought I'd be excited to pour concrete. Now I can get a 2 post lift back since I'm going to have to repour the floor for it. The floor in my new shop feels very hollow.
Learn the finishing tool protocol.... every type of tool has a specific purpose.... ie... wood, magnesium/mag... steel(last step!!!).... time is another important factor. The product needs time to let chemical process happen.... knowing when to use each tool is a skill that takes time to develope.... those in the trades know what I'm talking about.... Kkplumbing....
Excellent review, thanks! Try using a vibrator! Would solve all your first problems, except that it creates more form pressure - so more bracing required. But then you get nice formed surfaces. Over vibrating is a myth, it only helps - unless the concrete is way to wet.
I need to get one for sure. A friend said to use a da sander on the boards as the vibrator. Sounded like a good idea to me, but I haven’t tried yet. I’ve been using it for post holes mostly. Still no problems.
Cool to see how much you improved over the course of this project. Thanks for sharing. I'm considering one of these for a bunch of small projects I have.
It does make it a lot easier for sure. Especially for posts. I did 2 huge 3’ diameter post holes last fall, something I never would have tried with a small mixer and would have had to pay a premium for premixed.
I totally loved this video! I would make all of the same mistakes plus many more, so this really resonated with me. I like the pro videos to show potential, but it is so nice to see how this mixer works in the hands of an average human.
@@FancyAsFarm It is stronger because it has less water, and is more dense... (RCC) Roller Compact Concrete is actually stronger, than when having water that makes concrete flow. Neighbor packed in concrete around his fence post, and when I tried to chip/ cut off some to put my post next to it... it was crazy strong... I burned up a diamond blade on it... and just gave up and kept my post further away. Of course it is also because if you compact it too...
@@jameschupp2230 Makes sense. I can attest to that one being very strong. It still is in one piece and I've been beating the crap out of it with my backhoe moving it around.
I have been thinking about getting one. I think some of the research into this product was ripped off from other brands of continuous concrete mixers, because this isn't the first of it's kind. I would not feel too bad in buying a competing brand at a competitive price if it compared well.
@@FancyAsFarm Graco makes the ToughTek CM20. Probably more expensive. Graco has various CCM lines, but again, could be pricier, but that would be one example.
This machine looks awesome but the price is high for what it is. I'm sure A lot of R&D time and money went into this, but I wish they would try to make it up on volume rather than price. A lot of folks will have to wait for the knock-offs or for the price to come down to justify this vs. a traditional mixer that costs 10x less.
I’m sure you’re right. I just mixed another 2 full pallets in an afternoon filling very large posts and a small pad. Even at the price, it’s saved me a lot since I can’t get concrete trucks where I’m working.
The mudmixer allows for one or two people to do big jobs. A traditional commercial mixer is atleast 3 k (canoga, multiquip). With a barrel mixer, you need another person to wheelbarrow the mud to where it needs to go while the other continually reloads it. If you need a footing for a car lift 2ft x 2ft x 3ft deep, mud mixer one man job very easy labor (park it and load) let it fall in. Barrel mixer, you'll bust your ass if your alone. Each tool has its place.
@@jaymann53 I know it's a great tool. Makes total sense for anyone using it to make money on jobs. For the average homeowner/DIY'er I think it will need to come down in price. It should have plenty of room to come down in the future if the company can make it up on volume.
Thank you so much! It's crazy how easy that machine makes it. Lets me focus on trying to learn to finish it instead of hassling with a traditional mixer.
Thank you! We are very happy with it, but definitely have room for improvement in our skills. It did hold up to the snow and ice this winter, so that’s a plus!
Hey great vid, you both did a great job, your excellent helper was right there with you. I’m looking at doing 187ft driveway, not sure if I’ll have any help but I’m really looking at buying the unit. Thank you and those steps are really great!
YT suggested this video originally and seemed like you looked familiar like I've seen other videos or maybe even met you when I was out in Spokane area visiting in Liberty Lake with an ex girlfriend Mom friend of mine her Mom wants me to stay with. Anyways, you have the Bald and Bankrupt channel look as well, no offense as I've done before having the bald spot that didn't stop. :-) I've never seen one of these mixers before. Reminds me of my plans to make a front end loader mixer starting with the 38" John Deere single stage snow thrower (I have a 42" inch earmarked as well I got for parts for the other 42" that's good still without customizing) flipped around with the chute exit on the bottom and an actuated slide door fab'd on along with the side walls built up and a few more things to drive... most likely hydraulic driven since seems an engine or motor would weigh more than required. I never though about maybe driving around with a trailer, pump and valve to auto add the water maybe... though really isn't the same real time flow mix design. Interesting however and thanks for sharing.
I think there is a company that makes a mixer like you described for the front of a skid steer. I'm pretty sure they sell them in Spirit Lake ID. I saw one and thought it look really cool. I have another channel so you may have seen me there. @deathtollracing
Thanks for the informative video!!! Would you says more about the larger bags of concrete? 60 lb is what I think I would use but the 80 lb bags you commented on I could not hear. Also is the aggregate larger in the 80 lb bags? Thanks again. jc
The 80lb bags are supposed to be exactly the same thing. They just happened to be better that time. So the next project I did I used 80lb bags and they were the same as the 60’s before. So I think it was just a fluke. The only benefit to 80’s is the overall cost is less.
Right? They kinda did, but just in a huge truck form (site mix trucks). I’m sure the price will go down at some point once they’ve recovered some development money.
Unfortunately not. It wouldn’t be able to pump it through the hose. It’s more like a corkscrew going down the outlet than an auger. Does that make sense?
@@FancyAsFarm Just tried it on a small 4x4 pad. It sure does mix a whole 80lb bag of crete pretty quick! thought I was going to sit and have a beer while it mixes but nope. It's badass.
Great review! From an owner of a decorative concrete company, the finish on that concrete is 👎🏻💩. But kudos to you for giving it a shot, as long as you are happy and saved some money.
@@GruvenHaus working your mom over was one of my first jobs, she seemed happy. As for the Browns concrete job, they gave it their best, got what they wanted. They took my professional criticism as positive. Very grown of them. Your comment, not very grown. I can tell you came from a broken home and never grew up. Enjoy life sir
@@davidbidwell587 As stated, your first job looked like ass. As for your childlike regression to elementary Mom cracks? Well, that definitely reflects a "very grown" little man who thinks a thumb down, smiling sh*t pile is professional criticism.
Unfortunately not. It's not very tall, which is nice for loading bags of concrete, but not for mixing straight into a wheelbarrow. It's very easy to move around though, and it does pivot around it's base.
You could for sure. But it will come to a point where it wont be much of a savings in very large volumes of concrete. That is very dependent on your location though, as prices vary.
Depends what you’re doing. Those stairs would be very difficult for an amateur to do in one pour with a truck. I’m not even sure if a professional would do it that way with all the forming that would have to be done.
@@FancyAsFarm We purchased one last year for a project and then rented it out to people in our neighborhood for $80 a day. It's already paid for itself and then some and we only rent it out about half the year. 80 x180 days a year and your at over 14k a year on this so even just renting it out during the spring or summer and you already made your money back. I know not everyone lives in a big neighborhood like I do so rentals might be tougher but it's not hard to get one of these and have it pay itself off. We have a rental place around here that rents them for $100 a day and they can't keep them in availability. Thats why we ended up buying ours.
You obviously need to work smarter not harder by using the newly found method for concrete pouring developed by a DIY couple in Cajun country called dry pour. Just pour in bags of concrete and spray water on it and wait. Voila, done.
It must be true if you saw it on the internet. Dry pour concrete never gets to full strength, but would be okay for some scenario's. It's not a good option for stairs, or anything that you want to last. Until you've done a method yourself, I would refrain from parroting the information.
What's the sense of showing the machine working when you go from start to the next frame the thing is finished SMH. I don't understand why videos of this machine people fast forward through everything, you get no sense of how long it takes to use this. Horrible video
It would be interesting to do a race between it and some who knows what their doing with a traditional mixer. I just poured 42 80# bags (full pallet) into big gate post holes and it took about 40 minutes. I don’t think I could have done that with a traditional mixer, and I do know that it would have been a lot more work.
That’s pretty fast. I’ve only done the “mix in a wheel barrow” method, that takes wAy too long, and will wipe a person out, especially in the summer. I can’t justify buying one of these, but if my local rental center or Home Depot start renting these, I will definitely use it for my next project.
We purchased one last year and rented it out to the people in our neighborhood once we were done with our project. It's paid for itself already. We live in a neighborhood with a lot of retired military and everyone is always doing little projects but concrete sucks getting a hold of if you only need a smaller amount that a truck wont deliver. So for $80 a day to rent it out we rented it out about half the year. Saves so much labor for sure and paid for itself.
I have poured 9 yards for footings and stem walls, and your analysis of the machine is in line with what I discovered: well designed and built. Agree that the machine needs to be level or slightly downhill. Wish it wasn’t made in China☹️
Agree 100%!!
Good lord! $3k and it’s actually made in China? What a ripoff. It’s just 14 gage steel and a 1/3 horse motor and some hose valves. WAY overpriced.
@@cmanycrows8400 Do you have an alternative?
Doesn’t matter where it’s made. What matters is quality control or design. It depends on the brand whether or not they want good components or not. There are high quality stuff made In china . Stupid people make stupid comments about stuff being made in China. Quality of this is good, even though it’s made in China. It’s because the company decided to use better quality components and design
I just found a USA made alternative that looks actually better for capacity. ruclips.net/video/d9ygASJ1vvg/видео.html
Thank you for a great, detailed, real review! The detail and honesty (showing mistakes and just regular things regular people do) are super-helpful. You did close-ups of the equipment which is really useful. To see the underside and hoses connections, etc. is good for getting a good assessment of the quality. My wife and I are going to get one and we are already seeing several projects we will now be able to do ourselves instead of waiting. Like you, We aren't experts but we are comfortable using our hands. I think the cost here for a well-built piece of equipment that will last, compared to a barrel mixer of decent quality, is a good deal. Great job!
Thank you! We really like it. I actually enjoy doing the concrete projects now! A friend now has mine helping him do a few projects, so prepare yourself for that! 😂
Rule of thumb for rebar, make sure you have a minimum of 1.5” of concrete cover if next to air, and 3” of cover if next to the ground.
Also, take the blade out of a sawzall and run it with the foot on the form board, or just give it lots of love taps the a small hammer.
Great advice! Thanks!
thanks for the tips.
38 years building swimming pools. Started working for my future father-in-law at 17. We always subbed out the finishing but he urged me to learn how to finish cement, I told him I knew how,but chose not to, as it was extremely difficult to produce "professional" results (which was absolutely necessary). I'm an old man now, but do need to pour a slab for a shop. This might be the answer. Thanks for your content!
Thank you for that! I like hearing stories like that. It definitely takes a lot of the fuss out of it so you can make corrections. Good luck on your slab!
Honestly, the Mudmixer makes it sooooooooo much easier to pour concrete for homeowners. Pouring and mixing in regular mixers is a literal pain in the back, and this takes a lot of that workload off of you. Imagine doing those stairs with just a regular mixer.
Nice review and good team work! A couple things that will help in the future is using a mag float and positioning the chute where you can roll the mud mixer along the length of each stair to take some of the labor out spreading the concrete. Lastly, if you have a reciprocating saw take the blade out and use it along the form boards. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thank you! Those are very helpful tips!
Very cool. You guys should be very proud of that work. Awesome job and great info that you provided while you made those steps.
Thanks so much!
I also own the mud mixer, purchased it in late 2020 and waited six months for it let’s arrival. Have poured several smaller jobs with it including sidewalks and driveway pads but I did have an electrical malfunction early on and the switch shorted out. However, mud mixer did replace parts as quickly as they could but it did leave me dead in the water on a job
Do you now have the switch like they sent me? It seems a lot better.
FYI - you can turn the nozzle to the side (relative to the wheels) so you can wheel it along your forms without having to shovel concrete as far.
You need a mag float to get the cream to the top. Steel trowel is for the final pass.
Too much water will weaken your mix.
I really like the look of the Mud Mixer. I am sure v2 will be faster and have more capacity. Just hope they have a patent and can stave off the knock offs.
They do make a hopper extender for this unit now. Before my next job I am going to order one. They definitely can and probably will build a bigger and faster one. But in all honesty, I wouldn't be able to keep up feeding one that's a lot faster without having another body to help.
Good video. Thanks for showing each iteration. Really helps to see incremental steps in learning.
Thank you!
Man nice job on the steps and good review. Also that was a very important message at the end and kudos to you for saying that. It’s easy to steal someone else’s idea and hard work developing it.
Thank you! Hopefully people will start paying attention to things like that. I hate seeing happen, especially when it’s a small company.
The robber helps but, the next step is to use a float instead of a steel trowel. The float works the stones down and brings up the soup. Hope this helps.
Thanks! I’ve been looking at them online. Appreciate the help!
A mag float is key to raise the cream to the top. Magnesium draws the water to the surface. Use a steel trowel to finish it. It seals and burnishes the surface. Good job though. Good video
We use one in our landscape company. Absolutely love it.
Awesome. I love mine, I bet you do great things with it!
Sweet. Can't wait to build one.
Lets do it
The denser materials settling forces the less dense water to the surface
From a professional concrete contractor….Amazing job BTW
Thanks!
You need a Mag float that will help you bring the cream to the top also a edger to roll the edges for a cleaner look ..
Is the mag float a little round on the bottom? I watched a guy finishing something similar, and it appeared like what he was using was much more rigid and seamed like it was a bit rounded. Or he was just really good. Someone else suggested that too. I'm going to go down to the concrete supplier and get one.
@@FancyAsFarm yep it is … it help if your concrete is a little to stiff to bring the cream to the top so you have a little more time to work your rounded flat trowel to finish
Facts
very nice! wife and I have aged our bodies mixing concrete. No more! gr8 review!!!
Thank you!
I like the faith u have on your truck brakes
Great review! Keep up the good work.
You guys made a great tool!
We have a MudMixer - I just want those KettleChips and and my cardiologist to agree to eating them!! Great Video! Thank you both!!
Looks like your old lady is all in, good for you guy's.🙂👍
Thank you!
more water is right. also get some magnesium hand floats and start with those before using the steel trowels. maybe a different sack crete, might have more cement so you can get more cream. get a dewalt cordless vibrator, works wonders.
Thank you for the tips! I’m always afraid of too much water, but have no reason for it. I don’t know why that’s a concern I poses.
Cool - I didn’t know these mixers even existed. My place is way too small to justify the purchase (let alone a place to store it after), but it sure seams like the way to go if you have a slab to pour. I’m going to check the rental places and see if one is available for the small slab extension I need to pour. 👍👍😎👍👍
It would be a great investment for a rental company. Never thought I'd be excited to pour concrete. Now I can get a 2 post lift back since I'm going to have to repour the floor for it. The floor in my new shop feels very hollow.
Awsome review and great comments,only thing is I always wear a mask that concrete dust is terrible for your lungs👍
Good point. I can imagine that’s not great for you
thumbs up for showing your mistakes !
Thanks! We are all human! At least I think so???
Learn the finishing tool protocol.... every type of tool has a specific purpose.... ie... wood, magnesium/mag... steel(last step!!!).... time is another important factor. The product needs time to let chemical process happen.... knowing when to use each tool is a skill that takes time to develope.... those in the trades know what I'm talking about....
Kkplumbing....
Invest in a concrete float, that brings cream up and then use trowel
That’s what I’ve been hearing. I can’t wait to try one out. Wish I had it a couple weeks ago.
"What do I think?" I think you have one hell of a good-looking, hard-working helper.
Lol. Thank you!
Excellent review, thanks! Try using a vibrator! Would solve all your first problems, except that it creates more form pressure - so more bracing required. But then you get nice formed surfaces. Over vibrating is a myth, it only helps - unless the concrete is way to wet.
I need to get one for sure. A friend said to use a da sander on the boards as the vibrator. Sounded like a good idea to me, but I haven’t tried yet. I’ve been using it for post holes mostly. Still no problems.
use a cordless saw zaw w no blade instead of a sander w a cord
That's a great idea. I'll have to try that!
Cool to see how much you improved over the course of this project. Thanks for sharing. I'm considering one of these for a bunch of small projects I have.
Thank you! We love the thing. Just remember, you will get very popular amongst your friends once you get it. LOL
I wish I had one of those when I built my deck. I had to make do with a small mixer.
It does make it a lot easier for sure. Especially for posts. I did 2 huge 3’ diameter post holes last fall, something I never would have tried with a small mixer and would have had to pay a premium for premixed.
I totally loved this video! I would make all of the same mistakes plus many more, so this really resonated with me. I like the pro videos to show potential, but it is so nice to see how this mixer works in the hands of an average human.
Thank you!!!!
That 1st step is your strongest... Less chance of cracking
What did I do differently to make it stronger? Or do you mean the one that didn’t turn out good that I took out?
@@FancyAsFarm It is stronger because it has less water, and is more dense...
(RCC) Roller Compact Concrete is actually stronger, than when having water that makes concrete flow.
Neighbor packed in concrete around his fence post, and when I tried to chip/ cut off some to put my post next to it... it was crazy strong... I burned up a diamond blade on it... and just gave up and kept my post further away. Of course it is also because if you compact it too...
@@jameschupp2230 Makes sense. I can attest to that one being very strong. It still is in one piece and I've been beating the crap out of it with my backhoe moving it around.
really great job thanks for the honesty
😊
I wish they made it capable of pumping the concrete as well, with a hose attachment.
That would be sweet!
Stairs look great!
Thank you!!
Can I suggest something get the manufacturer to make a cover to go over the switch so you don't have that problem switch not working 😂😂😂😂😂
The switch they sent as a replacement is a sealed switch. It has a rubber boot all around it.
Plastic helps keep the moisture in
Great vid, just ordered mine . . . Rather spend my money ona Texas built small company than China.
Awesome!!
I have been thinking about getting one. I think some of the research into this product was ripped off from other brands of continuous concrete mixers, because this isn't the first of it's kind. I would not feel too bad in buying a competing brand at a competitive price if it compared well.
Interesting. I looked around before I bought this one, and it was the only one I could find. I'll have to look around again.
@@FancyAsFarm Graco makes the ToughTek CM20. Probably more expensive. Graco has various CCM lines, but again, could be pricier, but that would be one example.
looks good.
Thank you!
This machine looks awesome but the price is high for what it is. I'm sure A lot of R&D time and money went into this, but I wish they would try to make it up on volume rather than price. A lot of folks will have to wait for the knock-offs or for the price to come down to justify this vs. a traditional mixer that costs 10x less.
I’m sure you’re right. I just mixed another 2 full pallets in an afternoon filling very large posts and a small pad. Even at the price, it’s saved me a lot since I can’t get concrete trucks where I’m working.
The mudmixer allows for one or two people to do big jobs. A traditional commercial mixer is atleast 3 k (canoga, multiquip). With a barrel mixer, you need another person to wheelbarrow the mud to where it needs to go while the other continually reloads it. If you need a footing for a car lift 2ft x 2ft x 3ft deep, mud mixer one man job very easy labor (park it and load) let it fall in. Barrel mixer, you'll bust your ass if your alone. Each tool has its place.
@@jaymann53 I know it's a great tool. Makes total sense for anyone using it to make money on jobs. For the average homeowner/DIY'er I think it will need to come down in price. It should have plenty of room to come down in the future if the company can make it up on volume.
You should pour it wetter because without a vibration when that dry going to get air pocket's
I was afraid of making it too wet. But I don’t know. It was hot that day too, so wetter probably would have helped.
That job looks very good and you paid for the machine with that job. A contractor would have been at least 3k.
Thank you so much! It's crazy how easy that machine makes it. Lets me focus on trying to learn to finish it instead of hassling with a traditional mixer.
Real life situation....Great video and review subscribed
Thank you!!!
I've found that a sawzall with no blade makes a great form vibrator.Thanks for the review
Thanks for the tip!
So I’m curious, about how long did the mudmixer take to pour each step?
The mixer will mix 45 80# bags an hour if you can feed it that fast. We used 60# bags and it felt like it was about 1 min per bag.
First like, first view! Woohoo!
A FLOAT will help bring the cream up....Nice review
A friend was telling me that too. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you!
For the first time working with it it think it looks great!. You paid for the machine doing it this way.
Thank you! We are very happy with it, but definitely have room for improvement in our skills. It did hold up to the snow and ice this winter, so that’s a plus!
I use a battery powered Sawzall
To vibrate the front board? That’s a good idea!
I use a corded one, worked great. Also tried air chisel but hated waiting for compressor to catch up.
Hey great vid, you both did a great job, your excellent helper was right there with you. I’m looking at doing 187ft driveway, not sure if I’ll have any help but I’m really looking at buying the unit. Thank you and those steps are really great!
Ask MudMixer to send you some new stickers
I should!
YT suggested this video originally and seemed like you looked familiar like I've seen other videos or maybe even met you when I was out in Spokane area visiting in Liberty Lake with an ex girlfriend Mom friend of mine her Mom wants me to stay with. Anyways, you have the Bald and Bankrupt channel look as well, no offense as I've done before having the bald spot that didn't stop. :-) I've never seen one of these mixers before. Reminds me of my plans to make a front end loader mixer starting with the 38" John Deere single stage snow thrower (I have a 42" inch earmarked as well I got for parts for the other 42" that's good still without customizing) flipped around with the chute exit on the bottom and an actuated slide door fab'd on along with the side walls built up and a few more things to drive... most likely hydraulic driven since seems an engine or motor would weigh more than required. I never though about maybe driving around with a trailer, pump and valve to auto add the water maybe... though really isn't the same real time flow mix design. Interesting however and thanks for sharing.
I think there is a company that makes a mixer like you described for the front of a skid steer. I'm pretty sure they sell them in Spirit Lake ID. I saw one and thought it look really cool.
I have another channel so you may have seen me there. @deathtollracing
Waiting for china to come out with one for $700 😂
lol. Totally
They should send with extra switches.
They did send the extra switch without me having to ask.
Thanks for the informative video!!! Would you says more about the larger bags of concrete? 60 lb is what I think I would use but the 80 lb bags you commented on I could not hear. Also is the aggregate larger in the 80 lb bags? Thanks again. jc
The 80lb bags are supposed to be exactly the same thing. They just happened to be better that time. So the next project I did I used 80lb bags and they were the same as the 60’s before. So I think it was just a fluke. The only benefit to 80’s is the overall cost is less.
Will there be a cordless version? Using 5 18V 12AH batteries? 😊😊. Pretty cool machine, seems definitely easier that batch mixing
It would run off an inverter for sure!
Milwaukee MX fuel would be a good option these motors use lots of power though. Would be great for no power job sites.
man how do you have a pallet of 80 lb concrete in the bed of your pickup. lol.
Lol
dam 3 grand for that machine....yeah i will stick with a water hose and regular mixer
is it for only concrete and sand or can you add gravel
I used premix that has gravel in it. It won’t care about gravel as long as it’s less than 1/2 inch
I like the machine, i don't like the price. Does it really cost that much to produce? Someone should have invented this 30 yrs ago.
Right? They kinda did, but just in a huge truck form (site mix trucks). I’m sure the price will go down at some point once they’ve recovered some development money.
What sorcery is this? Can you add a hose to the end of the outlet?
Unfortunately not. It wouldn’t be able to pump it through the hose. It’s more like a corkscrew going down the outlet than an auger. Does that make sense?
@@FancyAsFarm I gotcha thanks
Three grand for the Mud Mixer..... 😲
Not cheap unfortunately. If you use it a lot it’s 100% worth it though. It would be nice if some rental companies start picking them up.
Did I see you throw pieces of wood in there?
No. It was fiberglass rebar. It’s tan-brown with a sanded coating. I don’t know if it’s better than normal rebar or not, but it sure is easy to use.
You need a mag float brother use it first then the finish trowel you are using in the video
Yes sir. Have one now. Lol
@@FancyAsFarm good deal you will be a pro in no time
How was your mud mixer delivered? UPS or FedEx?
I'm 99% sure it was UPS. Just a normal truck, not freight or anything.
@@FancyAsFarm thanks! Just ordered one today.
Bad ass! You will love it. I'm still trying to get ready for my next project.
@@FancyAsFarm Just tried it on a small 4x4 pad. It sure does mix a whole 80lb bag of crete pretty quick! thought I was going to sit and have a beer while it mixes but nope. It's badass.
Cuanto costo ese juguete que se ve súper.
En la descripción hay un enlace para que puedas ver el precio actual y el envío.
Great review! From an owner of a decorative concrete company, the finish on that concrete is 👎🏻💩. But kudos to you for giving it a shot, as long as you are happy and saved some money.
It's "good enough". I don't think it was too bad for our first time without someone here teaching us. We learned a lot.
People are so quick to criticize but I know bidwells first jobs looked like ass.
@@GruvenHaus working your mom over was one of my first jobs, she seemed happy. As for the Browns concrete job, they gave it their best, got what they wanted. They took my professional criticism as positive. Very grown of them. Your comment, not very grown. I can tell you came from a broken home and never grew up. Enjoy life sir
@@davidbidwell587 As stated, your first job looked like ass. As for your childlike regression to elementary Mom cracks? Well, that definitely reflects a "very grown" little man who thinks a thumb down, smiling sh*t pile is professional criticism.
How fast is it?
80# bag is through it pretty quick. Maybe 2 minutes or so. I think they have a chart on their website.
Can you get a wheelbarrow under it?
Unfortunately not. It's not very tall, which is nice for loading bags of concrete, but not for mixing straight into a wheelbarrow. It's very easy to move around though, and it does pivot around it's base.
if you need to wheel barrow - mix on hill
I used pallets to raise the mud mixer so that the discharge was high enough to pour foundation walls. The discharge is about 15” above the ground.
Not enough water
I was afraid of too much. Next time I will try more. Sure would have made it easier.
What are the specs on the motor?
They don’t really advertise the specs that I can find, but it wasn’t underpowered by any means.
Could you pour a driveway?
You could for sure. But it will come to a point where it wont be much of a savings in very large volumes of concrete. That is very dependent on your location though, as prices vary.
Do you know what a float is?
You must have skipped the many parts that clarify we don’t know what we are doing. But everyone loves a know it all.
Way too dry
Note taken. thanks
It's simply too expensive. At that price and the price of each bags, it makes more sense to hire a concrete truck.
Depends what you’re doing. Those stairs would be very difficult for an amateur to do in one pour with a truck. I’m not even sure if a professional would do it that way with all the forming that would have to be done.
@@FancyAsFarm We purchased one last year for a project and then rented it out to people in our neighborhood for $80 a day. It's already paid for itself and then some and we only rent it out about half the year. 80 x180 days a year and your at over 14k a year on this so even just renting it out during the spring or summer and you already made your money back. I know not everyone lives in a big neighborhood like I do so rentals might be tougher but it's not hard to get one of these and have it pay itself off. We have a rental place around here that rents them for $100 a day and they can't keep them in availability. Thats why we ended up buying ours.
You obviously need to work smarter not harder by using the newly found method for concrete pouring developed by a DIY couple in Cajun country called dry pour. Just pour in bags of concrete and spray water on it and wait. Voila, done.
It must be true if you saw it on the internet. Dry pour concrete never gets to full strength, but would be okay for some scenario's. It's not a good option for stairs, or anything that you want to last. Until you've done a method yourself, I would refrain from parroting the information.
Dry pour isn't anything new, but it's inconsistent and I wouldn't recommend it on larger projects anyway.
What's the sense of showing the machine working when you go from start to the next frame the thing is finished SMH. I don't understand why videos of this machine people fast forward through everything, you get no sense of how long it takes to use this. Horrible video
Thanks for the kind words.
Over priced garbage
Okay. It’s been really good to us. 13 pallets of concrete in so far.
I can outmix that machine with same consistency with two 5gallon buckets and a sharp shooter shovel.
Get your 3k back.
No thanks. 😂 . I’m not that motivated.
Way too slow though
It would be interesting to do a race between it and some who knows what their doing with a traditional mixer. I just poured 42 80# bags (full pallet) into big gate post holes and it took about 40 minutes. I don’t think I could have done that with a traditional mixer, and I do know that it would have been a lot more work.
That’s pretty fast. I’ve only done the “mix in a wheel barrow” method, that takes wAy too long, and will wipe a person out, especially in the summer. I can’t justify buying one of these, but if my local rental center or Home Depot start renting these, I will definitely use it for my next project.
If you’re used to readymix, it will seem slow. But is plenty to keep 2 or 3 guys busy!