Sell Your Concrete Mixer Truck
Planning to sell a concrete mixer truck because of drum wear, mechanical problems, or a fleet replacement? EasyTruckBuyer considers used ready-mix trucks, including front-discharge and rear-discharge models, from individuals, owner-operators, construction businesses, and commercial fleets.
We’ve been buying trucks since 2007 and consider inquiries throughout all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Each truck is evaluated individually before an offer decision. Older, damaged, and non-running mixers may be submitted for consideration, but a purchase is not guaranteed.
Use the form on this page to tell us about your truck. Its year, make, model, discharge configuration, location, and known mechanical condition are useful starting points. Free towing is included with accepted truck purchases.
CONCRETE MIXER TRUCK INQUIRY
Provide the truck details you know. Evaluation comes before any possible offer.
An inquiry does not guarantee an offer, purchase, or pickup date.
Can I Sell My Concrete Mixer Truck to EasyTruckBuyer?
Yes. You can submit a concrete mixer truck for evaluation, even if it is older, has significant wear, or does not currently run. EasyTruckBuyer reviews the information provided to determine whether an offer may be appropriate.
Unlike an ordinary road truck, a ready-mix vehicle has two major areas to consider: the truck itself and the equipment used to mix, carry, and discharge concrete.
A working engine does not necessarily mean the drum and discharge equipment are in good condition. Similarly, a mixer with serviceable drum equipment may have serious engine, transmission, or chassis problems.
You do not need to diagnose every fault before getting started. Describe what is known, identify anything that has not been tested, and provide existing maintenance information if available.
Which Concrete Mixer Trucks Can Be Submitted?
The primary focus is road-going concrete trucks equipped with a rotating drum. These are often described as ready-mix trucks, transit mixers, or cement mixer trucks.
The configuration matters because it determines where concrete is discharged, how the mixer is controlled, and which components may require inspection.
Rear-Discharge Concrete Mixer Trucks
A rear-discharge mixer uses a chute assembly at the back of the vehicle to place concrete after it leaves the drum.
Depending on the model, the mixer equipment may include a charging hopper, discharge hopper, folding main chute, extension chutes, water tank, drum controls, ladder, and working platform.
When selling a rear-discharge truck, important questions include:
- Does the drum rotate and discharge normally?
- Are the main chute and extensions present?
- Are the hopper, chute mounts, and controls damaged?
- Is there significant hardened concrete inside the drum?
- Are the water equipment and hydraulic systems functional?
- Are any components missing, removed, or modified?
A rear-discharge mixer may have a healthy chassis but substantial wear in its mixing equipment. The condition of both systems should be described.
Front-Discharge Concrete Mixer Trucks
Front-discharge mixers position the discharge equipment toward the front of the vehicle. Many configurations provide cab-operated chute controls, allowing the driver to position the discharge equipment from the driving position.
These trucks may use distinctive cab layouts, steering systems, drive arrangements, auxiliary axles, and hydraulic controls.
For example, Terex Advance manufactures front-discharge mixers in multiple axle configurations. The equipment installed on a specific truck matters more than assuming every front-discharge model has identical specifications.
If you are selling a front-discharge mixer, identify its model, axle arrangement, available drum-capacity information, control-system condition, and any known hydraulic or discharge problems.
A truck with a damaged front chute, faulty cab controls, or a nonfunctional drum can still be described for individual evaluation.
Chassis and Mixer-Body Manufacturers
A concrete mixer truck may combine a commercial truck chassis from one manufacturer with mixing equipment supplied by another.
For example, a road chassis may carry a rear-discharge mixer body manufactured by a specialist equipment company. Some front-discharge trucks have a more integrated manufacturer-specific design.
That means identifying the chassis manufacturer alone may not fully describe the equipment.
Manufacturers encountered in this market include Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Oshkosh, Terex Advance, Beck, and Revolution Concrete Mixers, among others. Their roles differ by vehicle and configuration.
Older mixer equipment may also carry the McNeilus name. Revolution Concrete Mixers announced its name change from McNeilus Mixers in 2023.
If you can locate the chassis VIN and mixer-body identification plate, provide both. Original build records or equipment specifications can also help identify the installed system.
What About Volumetric Concrete Mixers?
Volumetric concrete mixer trucks are different from conventional rotating-drum transit mixers.
Instead of transporting a load in a mixing drum, volumetric equipment carries concrete ingredients separately and combines them on demand at the job site.
If you own a volumetric mixer, identify the equipment accurately when submitting your inquiry. It may be considered individually, but this page’s drum-related explanations do not apply to every volumetric system.
Concrete pump trucks, bulk cement tankers, and stationary batching plants are also different equipment categories. Their machinery and buying considerations should not be confused with conventional concrete mixer trucks.
Why Does Concrete Mixer Equipment Condition Matter?
A concrete mixer may be used for mixing, agitation during transport, or both, depending on how the concrete was batched.
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association explains that truck-mounted rotating drums use spiral internal blades to mix or agitate concrete and move material toward the discharge opening when the drum turns in the appropriate direction.
Because the drum and its components are exposed to abrasive material, equipment condition can be a major part of evaluating a used mixer.
Drum Shell, Internal Blades, and Hardened Concrete
The drum shell contains the concrete. Internal helical blades help mix the material and move it during discharge.
Important condition details include visible drum damage, repairs, corrosion, worn internal blades, and accumulated hardened concrete.
Hardened material left inside the drum can reduce usable capacity and add weight. Significant buildup may also complicate maintenance and transportation.
A drum may look acceptable externally while its internal components have substantial wear. Existing inspection reports or repair records can help describe that condition.
If you do not know the state of the internal blades, simply report that their condition is unknown.
Do not enter the mixing drum to inspect, photograph, or remove hardened concrete for a selling inquiry. Internal drum work requires appropriate professional safety procedures.
Drum Drive, Hydraulics, and Controls
Depending on the design, a concrete mixer may use hydraulic pumps and motors, reduction gear equipment, drum supports, and electronic or mechanical controls.
The exact arrangement varies by manufacturer and model.
A mixer drum that will not rotate may have a drive, hydraulic, electrical, control, or mechanical fault. Other problems can include fluid leaks, irregular drum movement, damaged support components, or failed discharge controls.
Tell EasyTruckBuyer whether the equipment was working when it was last used and whether a repair shop has identified the problem.
A truck that drives but cannot rotate its drum is different from one with a non-running engine and a mixer body that was previously operational.
Do not operate faulty equipment or attempt to force a seized drum to move just to demonstrate its condition.
Discharge Chutes and Water Equipment
A working mixer may have a charging hopper, main discharge chute, extension chutes, water tank, water pump, hoses, and positioning controls.
Their completeness and condition can matter.
For example, a truck with functioning drum equipment but missing chute extensions is different from one with damaged chute mounts or a failed hydraulic positioning mechanism.
A leaking water tank, broken pump, damaged platform, or missing control components should be disclosed.
If accessories have been removed, explain which items are included in the proposed sale.
Engine, Transmission, Axles, and Chassis
The underlying truck remains important, even when its mixer equipment appears serviceable.
Relevant details may include:
- Engine and transmission condition.
- Odometer reading and available engine hours.
- Drivetrain and axle arrangement.
- Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
- Tire, brake, suspension, and steering condition.
- Frame corrosion, structural damage, and previous major repairs.
- Known emissions-system faults or dashboard warnings.
Concrete mixer trucks can accumulate substantial engine operating time while loading, waiting, or working at a site. Mileage alone may not describe their total use.
Engine hours and mixer operating records provide additional context when available. They are not interchangeable measurements. Some drum revolution counters are resettable and should not automatically be treated as lifetime usage records.
The truck’s rated drum capacity also should not be confused with the total physical volume of the drum or with the amount of concrete the truck can legally carry on every road. Axle configuration, vehicle weight, and applicable road rules may affect allowable loads.
Provide documented specifications where available rather than estimating capacity from appearance.
Can I Sell an Older, Damaged, or Non-Running Concrete Mixer?
Used concrete mixer trucks can have very different mechanical and equipment conditions. EasyTruckBuyer can review inquiries involving a range of situations, but every purchase decision depends on the individual vehicle.
Older Mixers and High-Hour Trucks
An older ready-mix truck may still have working equipment, particularly if important components have been maintained or replaced.
Another truck of similar age may require substantial repairs because of drum wear, corrosion, or drivetrain problems.
Useful records include engine repairs, transmission work, hydraulic service, drum replacement, and equipment inspection history.
Age and mileage alone do not establish whether EasyTruckBuyer will make an offer.
Trucks That Drive but Cannot Mix or Discharge
A mixer may be roadworthy while its specialized equipment is unusable.
Examples include a failed drum drive, damaged internal blades, malfunctioning chute controls, or severe hardened concrete buildup.
If the vehicle drives but the drum cannot rotate, report those conditions separately. Do not describe the whole truck as fully operational.
A known repair diagnosis is helpful, but you do not need to arrange repairs merely to submit an inquiry.
Non-Running Trucks With Serviceable Mixer Equipment
The reverse situation is also possible.
A truck may have an engine failure, transmission problem, electrical fault, or unsafe braking system while its drum and other mixer components remain largely complete.
Explain whether the truck starts, rolls, steers, and brakes, based on information already known.
A non-running truck may require different collection arrangements from an operable vehicle. Never attempt an unsafe movement or operating test to establish its condition.
Damaged Drums, Corrosion, and Missing Components
A truck with a damaged drum shell, corroded frame, broken water system, collision damage, or removed equipment can be submitted for consideration.
However, the type and severity of damage matter.
A missing removable chute extension is not the same as a damaged drum support assembly. Surface corrosion is different from severe structural deterioration.
Accurate photographs and descriptions help distinguish these issues without suggesting that every damaged truck is eligible for purchase.
What Affects the Potential Value of a Concrete Mixer Truck?
There is no reliable single price for every used concrete mixer truck.
The potential value depends on the vehicle’s identity, mechanical and mixer-equipment condition, documented history, ownership circumstances, location, and relevant market demand.
EasyTruckBuyer evaluates inquiries individually. No fixed public payout formula or guaranteed price is being represented here.
The Chassis and Mixing System Have Separate Conditions
A truck with a strong-running engine and a badly worn drum may have different remaining service potential from one with a good drum but a failed engine.
Similarly, a complete, functioning discharge system may be materially different from equipment missing essential components.
The condition of the truck and mixer needs to be considered together without assuming that one functioning system makes the entire unit roadworthy or usable.
Configuration and Equipment Completeness Matter
Front-discharge and rear-discharge mixers differ in design and operating application.
Manufacturer, model, rated capacity, axle arrangement, control systems, and installed options help identify the truck.
Equipment completeness also matters. Original chute assemblies, water components, controls, and available attachments should be described accurately.
A truck’s drum-capacity label is useful, but it does not by itself prove the condition of the mixing system or establish legal transport weight.
Service History Provides Useful Context
Odometer readings, engine hours, previous repairs, and mixer service records can help describe how the equipment has been used and maintained.
If a hydraulic pump was replaced, the drum was rebuilt, or the engine underwent major work, existing invoices or maintenance records may support those details.
A documented repair should be described accurately, without assuming it guarantees a particular value or remaining service life.
Ownership and Removal Requirements Can Affect a Transaction
The proposed sale must involve a person or business authorized to transfer the truck.
An outstanding lien, incomplete ownership records, or uncertainty about which equipment is included may require further clarification.
Location and mobility also matter. An accessible working truck at a business yard presents different collection considerations from an immobile mixer with damaged brakes at a restricted construction site.
These factors may influence a proposed transaction, but none establishes a guaranteed adjustment or purchase price.
What Should You Prepare Before Selling a Concrete Mixer Truck?
You can begin with the information and records you already have. A complete technical inspection is not required just to submit an inquiry.
1. Identify the Vehicle and Installed Equipment
Gather these details where available:
- Truck year, make, and model.
- Vehicle identification number.
- Mixer-body manufacturer, model, and serial number.
- Front-discharge or rear-discharge configuration.
- Documented drum capacity.
- Engine, transmission, drivetrain, and axle information.
- Odometer reading and available operating-hour records.
- Truck location and current operating condition.
If you do not know a specification, say that it is unknown instead of guessing.
A chassis VIN, mixer identification plate, or fleet asset record may help clarify the equipment.
2. Describe What Works and What Does Not
Identify known problems with the engine, transmission, drum, hydraulic drive, discharge controls, water equipment, and running gear.
Report whether the truck starts and drives, whether the drum worked during its last known operation, and whether the discharge equipment is complete.
Distinguish equipment that has been tested from equipment whose condition is unknown.
If the truck has been stored for a long period, include that information. An untested system should not be described as operational merely because it worked previously.
3. Gather Useful Photographs and Maintenance Records
Photographs can help identify the truck and document visible condition.
When safe to obtain, useful views include:
- Front, rear, and both sides of the complete truck.
- Dashboard and visible odometer.
- VIN plate and mixer identification plate.
- Exterior drum shell and its visible supports.
- Charging and discharge equipment.
- Chutes, controls, and water-system components.
- Visible damage, missing parts, or significant corrosion.
Existing service records, invoices, inspection reports, and equipment specifications are also helpful.
Photographs are supporting information, not permission to perform unsafe inspections. Do not climb onto unstable equipment, enter the drum, or test hazardous machinery just to obtain them.
4. Confirm Ownership and Seller Authority
The seller should be able to establish authority to transfer the vehicle.
Depending on the circumstances, useful paperwork may include the certificate of title where issued, registration records, lien-release documentation, financing information, and authorization for a business-owned truck.
Confirm which mixer components, accessories, and attachments are included in the sale and whether any ownership or financing restrictions apply.
State requirements differ. Missing-title or lien-affected vehicles require individual review and are not automatically eligible for purchase.
For context, federal 49 CFR §580.17 includes an odometer disclosure exemption for vehicles with a GVWR greater than 16,000 pounds. That federal exemption does not eliminate applicable state title, registration, or transfer requirements.
How Does Selling a Concrete Mixer Truck Work?
EasyTruckBuyer reviews information about the truck before deciding whether to make an offer.
Step 1: Submit the Truck Information
Use the inquiry form on this page to provide the truck’s identifying details, condition, and location.
Include whether it is front-discharge or rear-discharge, whether the drum is operational, and any significant mechanical or equipment defects.
Step 2: Individual Vehicle Evaluation
EasyTruckBuyer assesses the available information to determine whether a purchase may be appropriate.
The truck’s configuration, condition, ownership situation, and collection considerations may be relevant.
Step 3: Additional Information or Inspection
Further photographs, service records, clarification, or an inspection may be requested when appropriate.
The need for additional review depends on the particular truck.
Step 4: Possible Offer
If the truck is suitable for purchase, an offer may be presented.
Submitting information does not guarantee an offer or require the seller to accept proposed terms.
Step 5: Review the Proposed Transaction
Before proceeding, review the proposed purchase terms, ownership documents, applicable lien requirements, payment arrangements, and collection details.
Do not assume that submitting an inquiry establishes a payment date or completed sale.
Step 6: Coordinate Collection
After a purchase is accepted and the necessary arrangements are settled, collection can be coordinated for the truck.
Free towing is included with accepted purchases, subject to determining practical arrangements for the actual vehicle and site.
No specific collection date or method is promised by submitting an inquiry.
What Should You Know About Concrete Mixer Truck Collection?
Moving a concrete mixer can be more complicated than moving an ordinary commercial truck.
The truck may have multiple axles, substantial empty weight, attached discharge equipment, and mechanical problems that affect how it can be transported.
Can the Truck Be Driven Safely?
An operational, roadworthy mixer may be capable of being driven by a properly qualified driver under applicable requirements.
A truck with failed brakes, steering problems, damaged tires, mechanical failure, or other safety defects may need specialized transport or recovery arrangements.
The fact that an engine starts does not establish that a truck is safe or legal to operate on public roads.
Is There Concrete Inside the Drum?
Tell EasyTruckBuyer whether the drum is empty, contains hardened buildup, or may still contain concrete or washout material.
Residual material can affect weight, usable capacity, safety, and transport planning.
Do not attempt to remove hardened buildup or dispose of wet concrete merely to prepare for an inquiry.
Concrete washwater and residue must be handled appropriately. The EPA’s construction stormwater guidance explains pollution concerns involving uncontrolled concrete washout discharge.
Are the Chutes and Other Components Secure?
Discharge chutes, extensions, water equipment, platforms, and other attached components may need to be evaluated before movement.
If parts are loose, missing, damaged, or unable to return to their normal transport position, disclose the condition.
Do not attempt unfamiliar hydraulic repairs or unsafe adjustments.
The appropriate movement plan depends on the actual equipment.
Is the Truck Accessible?
Explain whether the mixer is parked at a ready-mix facility, business yard, storage lot, repair shop, or construction site.
Mention restricted entrances, low clearances, soft ground, blocked access, steep approaches, or other conditions that could complicate collection.
If the site belongs to another party, permission to access and remove the truck may be required.
A non-running mixer with limited access can present different transportation needs from an operable truck in an open yard.
Do I Need to Clean the Drum Before Collection?
You can describe the truck’s condition without entering or cleaning the drum yourself.
Internal drum cleaning involves serious mechanical and confined-space hazards. OSHA identifies these hazards in its concrete manufacturing safety guidance. Applicable workplace equipment servicing may also require hazardous-energy isolation procedures under relevant regulations.
Such work should be handled by appropriately qualified personnel following applicable safety procedures.
EasyTruckBuyer’s free towing with accepted purchases should not be interpreted as a standalone concrete-cleaning, disposal, or emergency-recovery service.
Does Nationwide Coverage Guarantee Pickup?
EasyTruckBuyer considers truck inquiries throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.
However, every proposed purchase requires individual consideration of the truck, location, and practical collection arrangements.
Nationwide coverage does not guarantee acceptance of every vehicle, pickup from every site, or a particular collection date.
What Are the Alternatives to Selling Directly to EasyTruckBuyer?
A concrete mixer can be sold through several channels. The best option depends on its condition, the type of buyer you want to reach, and how much responsibility you want to take for marketing and completing the sale.
Private Sale or Specialist Equipment Marketplace
A private listing may reach ready-mix businesses, construction contractors, and buyers seeking particular mixer models.
You control the asking price and can negotiate with interested parties.
However, a specialist buyer may request equipment specifications, maintenance records, inspections, or a demonstration of the mixing system.
Listing costs, buyer verification, negotiations, and transportation arrangements may also become the seller’s responsibility.
Truck Dealer or Trade-In
A commercial truck or concrete equipment dealer may consider a purchase or trade-in.
This can be useful if you are replacing the mixer with another vehicle.
Dealer interest may depend on the truck’s age, configuration, condition, inventory needs, and whether the dealer handles specialized mixing equipment.
A trade-in should be evaluated as part of the overall transaction rather than assumed to produce the best standalone sale result.
Equipment Auction
An auction may be appropriate for one truck or multiple fleet units.
It can expose equipment to bidders without the seller negotiating every inquiry separately.
However, the final bid is uncertain. Auction fees, transportation, storage, sale conditions, and any reserve arrangements should be understood before consigning the truck.
Direct Inquiry to EasyTruckBuyer
A direct inquiry allows you to provide the truck’s details for potential purchase consideration without first creating a public listing or consigning it to auction.
EasyTruckBuyer reviews the information and may request additional details or an inspection before deciding whether to make an offer.
This approach may be worth comparing with specialist marketplaces, dealers, and auctions, especially when the truck has known mechanical or mixer-equipment problems.
An offer, purchase, or price advantage is not guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Concrete Mixer Trucks
Do you consider both front-discharge and rear-discharge concrete mixer trucks?
Yes. Owners may submit either configuration for evaluation. Identify the type, make, model, current condition, and any known drum, hydraulic, or chute problems. Each truck is considered individually.
Can I sell an older concrete mixer with high engine hours?
An older or high-hour mixer can be submitted for consideration. Mileage, engine hours, service history, drum condition, chassis condition, and equipment completeness help describe the vehicle. Its age does not by itself determine whether an offer will be made.
What if the concrete mixer drum will not rotate?
Describe the fault and any existing diagnosis. Drum rotation may be affected by drive, hydraulic, electrical, control, or mechanical problems. A nonfunctional drum does not prevent an inquiry, but eligibility depends on the full evaluation. Do not attempt to force the equipment to operate.
Does hardened concrete inside the drum affect the sale?
It can. Hardened buildup may reduce usable capacity, add weight, and interfere with operation or maintenance. Explain the extent of the buildup if known. You do not need to enter the drum or remove concrete before making an inquiry.
Are engine hours more important than mileage on a mixer truck?
Both measurements can be useful. Mileage describes distance traveled, while engine hours may reflect time spent operating while stationary. Mixer operating records can add context when available. No single measurement establishes the truck’s overall condition.
Can I sell a mixer with a working engine but damaged mixing equipment?
You can submit it for evaluation. Describe the engine and chassis condition separately from the drum, hydraulics, and discharge equipment. A truck that drives but cannot mix or discharge is not equivalent to a fully operational concrete mixer.
What if the truck is missing chute extensions or has a broken water system?
Report the missing or damaged components and provide photographs if safe to obtain. Equipment completeness and functionality can matter, but a missing accessory does not automatically establish whether the truck can or cannot be purchased.
Do you consider volumetric concrete mixer trucks?
Volumetric mixer trucks may be submitted for individual consideration. Their equipment differs from conventional rotating-drum mixers, so identify the manufacturer, model, and configuration accurately. No particular volumetric system is guaranteed to qualify.
Do I need both the chassis VIN and mixer serial number?
The chassis VIN is useful for identifying the vehicle. A separate mixer serial number or manufacturer plate can help identify its specialized equipment. Provide both when available, but you can begin an inquiry without knowing every equipment specification.
Can I sell several ready-mix trucks from one fleet?
A business or authorized fleet seller may submit multiple trucks for consideration. Provide identifying details, condition, location, and ownership information for each unit. Evaluation of a group does not guarantee the purchase of every truck.
What ownership paperwork is needed to sell a concrete mixer truck?
You should be able to establish ownership or authority to sell. Depending on the state and circumstances, title information, registration records, lien documentation, and business authorization may be relevant. Incomplete paperwork or an outstanding lien requires individual review.
Is towing free if EasyTruckBuyer buys my concrete mixer?
Yes. Free towing is included with accepted truck purchases. It does not apply to rejected inquiries or unrelated towing requests. The actual collection arrangements depend on the truck and location.
Can I submit a concrete mixer truck located in Alaska or Hawaii?
Yes. EasyTruckBuyer considers truck inquiries in all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. A potential purchase remains subject to individual evaluation, documentation, and practical collection arrangements.
Request an Evaluation for Your Concrete Mixer Truck
If your concrete mixer truck is being replaced, removed from service, or parked because of mechanical problems, you can submit its information for review.
Tell us what you know about the chassis, mixing drum, discharge configuration, operating condition, and location. Existing maintenance records or photographs may help, but you do not need to guess at missing specifications or perform unsafe tests.
EasyTruckBuyer has been buying trucks since 2007 and considers commercial truck inquiries nationwide.
Use the form on this page to request an evaluation. If EasyTruckBuyer decides to make an offer, you can review the proposed terms before deciding whether to proceed.
Free towing is included with accepted truck purchases.