How inaccessible ? Are you aware of 'Mixamate' or 'Easymix' (that's the companies round this way) ? They only mix what you need and charge for what you use. Unlike a traditional concrete lorry they will discharge into wheelbarrows and their waiting time allowance/charges are sensible. For quantities over 1 or 2 cubic meters I only save £20(materials) a cubic meter with hand-mix - it's a no-brainer - pay extra £20 and save time, effort and no mess. You can also get concrete trucks with conveyors that can discharge something like 6m away. As for mixers the Belle 150 ( the orange one) is the one to get. Nothing wrong with electric so only get petrol if you really need it. The 130 is also a good mixer. I use my 130 more than my 150 as I can lift it on and off my truck on my own. All Belle parts are readily available. I've used non-Belle mixers a couple of times and they are crap in comparison. |
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Mutton |
Oops on not remembering I'd already asked this. Yup, the projects have been subject to a few delays.......
Its a mix of block laying, rendering and hardstanding. One hardstanding is next to the road (no problems with lorry delivery there). The other is across a field with a very rough stone track that is grassed over. Thanks everyone for your help, much appreciated. |
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Mutton |
Thanks everyone. We decided on the Belle 130 and its been very good. The being small enough to lift up we decided was also an important factor. Now used it to mix a run of loads of mortar and a small load of concrete - did a nice job. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mutton |
And one year on we are still pleased with it. Just thought I'd let folks know. Not used it massively, probably less than 100 loads over the last year, but it has worked reliably and made life easier. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
onemanband |
Not used it massively, probably less than 100 loads over the last year, but it has worked reliably and made life easier. |