Concrete Mixer Rental

A concrete mixer rental gives you a rotating drum that blends cement, sand, gravel and water into consistent concrete right where you are pouring. Size the mixer to your batch and project, plan your water and power, and compare a few local suppliers.

What a concrete mixer is used for

Mixing concrete by hand in a wheelbarrow works for a fence post or two, but anything bigger turns into hard labor with uneven results. A cement mixer rental tumbles the ingredients in a drum so every batch comes out evenly blended, and lets one or two people keep a steady supply of concrete moving.

Typical jobs include setting fence and deck posts, pouring footings and pier blocks, small slabs and pads for sheds and AC units, walkways and steps, repairs to driveways and patios, and masonry projects. Contractors keep a mixer on site for jobs that need many small batches or where a ready-mix truck cannot reach.

Types of mixers

Drum mixers tumble material and handle concrete with gravel. A mud mixer rental uses horizontal paddles that work stiffer, smoother materials like mortar and plaster better than a drum. A portable concrete mixer rental, small enough to load in a pickup or tow on a small trailer, covers most homeowner work.

For large slabs and foundations, a full-size concrete mixer truck rental is rarely practical. Those trucks are heavy commercial vehicles that typically require a commercial driver's license, and most people simply order ready-mix concrete delivered by a supplier instead.

How to choose the right concrete mixer

- Estimate your volume. Add up the cubic feet or yards for the whole job and decide how many batches you will mix. If the total is large, compare mixing on site with ordering ready-mix. - Match drum size to your crew. A bigger drum means fewer batches, but someone has to load it and move the concrete before it sets. - Pick a power source. Electric mixers are quieter and fine near an outlet. Gas mixers work anywhere on site. - Consider what you are mixing. Concrete with gravel goes in a drum mixer; mortar and plaster go in a paddle mixer.

Tips before you rent

- Stage materials. Have bags, sand, gravel, water and wheelbarrows lined up before you start, so batches flow without delays. - Follow the mix instructions on your bagged material and add water gradually to get a workable consistency. - Wear PPE. Wet concrete is caustic. Use gloves, eye protection and long sleeves, and wash skin promptly if it contacts concrete. Wear a dust mask when emptying cement bags. - Keep hands and tools out of the turning drum, and set the mixer on firm, level ground. - Clean as you go. Rinse the drum between pours and thoroughly at the end of the day so concrete does not harden inside. - Plan transport. Towable mixers need a proper hitch and lights; smaller units need ramps and help to load.

How to find a concrete mixer rental near me

Rates are set by each supplier and vary by mixer type and size, power source, rental length, location and delivery. Daily and weekly periods are common.

To rent a cement mixer near me, use the Browse equipment button to search by your city and rental dates. You will see live concrete mixer for rent listings from local and regional rental suppliers on the Derental marketplace. Compare a few options on drum size, power, towing or delivery, and each supplier's terms, then request the mixer online.