Advantages of Using Concrete Barrel Truck Mixers

If you want a large amount of concrete, then it’s usually much more convenient for us to deliver it to you rather than either collecting it or making it yourself. At Madmix, we operate a fleet of concrete barrel truck mixers from our Cambridgeshire base; here we explain the advantages of using this particular mode of transport to deliver your accredited concrete.

The Speed of the Pour

Barrel truck mixers can deliver concrete ready mixed to the site, which is a much faster method of delivery. The alternative is for the concrete to be loaded into a mixer and mixed onsite – which can all add to the time it takes for the admixture to be ready.

This is particularly important if you have a big project with tight deadlines – barrel trucks can speed up the pour; this could also be important when it comes to the workability of the concrete as well.

The Consistency of the Concrete

Because barrel mixers deliver concrete ready mixed, every load can be mixed with the same ingredients. This means you are guaranteed a consistent admixture, with the same properties and appearance. Not only will this make your concrete pour look better, but it should be stronger/more durable and meet all the necessary specifications.

This is particularly true at Madmix, where we produce high-quality accredited concrete. Our company has received the BSI kitemark, showing that our assured concrete has been tested and fully meets the BS EN 206 and BS 8500-2 standards. This means you can be sure that all the concrete you get from us will be of a consistently high quality – whether you want waterproof concrete, reinforced concrete, or a pumpable admixture.

The Ease of Access

The alternatives to barrel trucks (such as volumetric mixers) are usually larger, and obviously take up more space when it comes to delivery and pouring.

This could have implications for sites where access is difficult or limited – so you may be better off opting for a barrel truck.

The Cost Implications

One of the usual advantages of volumetric mixers is that it will only mix the amount of concrete required for the job in hand, saving money; however, at Madmix, if there’s any excess concrete, we can take it away at no extra cost regardless.

Don’t forget you can use our online concrete calculator to work out how much you will need.

Also, there’s no need to employ anyone on site to mix the concrete – we do all that for you; having it delivered ready-mixed by one of our barrel trucks means you don’t have to spare anyone (or pay anyone) on the site to mix it up.

You will also cut down on the noise and dust that are created on site, this is especially important if you don’t want to annoy the neighbours, or if you are worried about any environmental health implications.

Barrel Truck Mixers from Madmix in Cambridgeshire

At Madmix, we have a fleet of 8 cu metre and 6 cu metre barrel truck mixers, all designed to carry your required load of ready-mix concrete straight to your construction project.

Full details of their measurements can be found on this page – this may be important when it comes to gauging access and how close we can physically get to the site. Note that our delivery trucks shouldn’t be driven off hard-standing ground; any customers that need this do so at entirely their own risk.

We offer deliveries to sites in Cambridge, St Ives, St Neots, Huntingdon, Newmarket, Northstowe, and the surrounding area. Delivery slots are available Monday to Friday early-morning; we also offer same-day deliveries subject to the availability of mixers, and Saturday morning deliveries for a small premium.

If you would like to know any more about any of our concrete admixtures and services, you can call us on 01954 212212; you can also follow this link and fill in the online form.