Self-loading concrete mixer truck is a mobile concrete production unit. It combines a loader, weigh batching system, mixer, and transport truck into one machine. The driver operates the loader arm to scoop sand, stone, and cement into the weigh hopper. The machine accurately weighs each material according to the mix design. Water is added from the onboard tank. The drum mixes the concrete while the truck travels to the pour location.
Unlike traditional ready-mix trucks that only mix and transport, a self batching concrete truck does everything – loading, weighing, mixing, and transporting – with one operator and one machine. This eliminates the need for separate front-end loaders, weigh batchers, and concrete mixers.
The key difference from a traditional mixer truck: The self-loading cement truck can operate completely independently. It doesn’t need a batching plant to feed it. It doesn’t need a loader to fill it. It doesn’t need separate weighing equipment. One machine does it all.
YG Self-Loading Concrete Mixer Truck – Key Specifications
Here are the complete parameters for all four models. Choose based on your required output per batch, production capacity, and site conditions.
| Model | YG1.8 | YG2.6 C | YG3.5 C | YG4.0 C |
| Output per Lot | 1.6 m³ | 2.6 m³ | 3.5 m³ | 4.0 m³ |
| Production Capacity | 8 m³/h | 11 m³/h | 15.5 m³/h | 18 m³/h |
| Engine Power | 78 KW | 78 KW | 85 KW | 91 KW |
| Climbing Capacity | 30° | 30° | 40° | 40° |
| Weight | 6300KG | 7000KG | 8250KG | 9000KG |
| Length/width/height | 6700*2340*2700mm | 6650*2700*3200mm | 7300*2750*3350mm | 7700*2950*3400mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500mm | 2770mm | 2750mm | 2950mm |
How Does a Self-Loading Cement Truck Work?
Here is how the self-loading concrete mixer truck operates on a typical job site.
- Step 1 – Load raw materials. The operator drives the truck to the aggregate and cement stockpile. The machine’s hydraulic loader arm scoops sand, stone, and cement directly into the weigh hopper. The on-board computer weighs each material to ensure the correct mix ratio.
- Step 2 – Add water. Water from the onboard tank is added to the mix. The operator controls the water amount based on the desired slump.
- Step 3 – Mixing on the go. The drum rotates during the drive to the pour location. The materials are thoroughly mixed by the time the truck arrives.
- Step 4 – Pour and deliver. The operator positions the truck and pours the concrete directly into formwork, foundations, or wheelbarrows. The whole process – from loading to pouring – is done by one person, in one machine.
The self batching concrete truck for sale from YG is designed for efficiency. One person can produce and pour concrete without needing additional equipment or labor.
Why Choose a Self-Batching Concrete Truck?
Here are the real benefits that make a self-loading concrete mixer truck the right choice for your projects.
- Save labor costs. One operator does the work that would normally require a loader operator, a weigh batcher, and a mixer operator. Labor savings are significant.
- Reduce waiting time. No waiting for ready-mix deliveries. You produce concrete on demand. If you need more, you make more.
- Work anywhere. The self-loading cement truck works in remote areas where ready-mix plants don’t exist. No reliance on external suppliers.
- Accurate batching. The on-board weighing system ensures consistent mix ratios. Better quality concrete, every batch.
- Cost-effective for small and medium projects. Ready-mix trucks charge for minimum loads and waiting time. A self-loading concrete mixer truck produces only what you need, when you need it.
- Versatile. Works in rural construction, road building, small infrastructure projects, and remote site development.
- Durable. YG models are built for rough terrain and heavy use. Climbing capacity up to 40°.
Where Can You Use a Self Batching Concrete Truck?
The YG self-loading concrete mixer truck is suitable for many applications:
- Rural construction – Building houses, barns, and farm structures in areas without concrete plants.
- Road and bridge construction – Producing concrete on site for culverts, bridges, and road foundations.
- Small to medium building projects – Pouring foundations, slabs, columns, and beams.
- Remote site development – Any project far from ready-mix suppliers.
- Infrastructure maintenance – Producing small batches for repairs and upgrades.
Frequently Asked Questions
YG1.8: 8 m³/h. YG2.6 C: 11 m³/h. YG3.5 C: 15.5 m³/h. YG4.0 C: 18 m³/h.
No. The self-loading concrete mixer truck has a built-in hydraulic loader arm. It loads its own materials.
Yes. The on-board weighing system allows you to set the mix ratio for different concrete grades.
Yes. The YG3.5 C and YG4.0 C have 40° climbing ability, making them suitable for hilly construction sites.
Mix Concrete Where You Need It with YG
self-loading concrete mixer truck is the ultimate solution for on-site concrete production. YG offers four models from the compact YG1.8 to the high-capacity YG4.0 C. Each model features a built-in loader, weigh batching system, and mixing drum. One operator can load, batch, mix, and pour concrete without additional equipment. Output per batch ranges from 1.6 to 4.0 m³. Hourly production from 8 to 18 m³/h. All models are powered by robust diesel engines and built for rough terrain.
YG Machinery also offers other concrete equipment: concrete pumps, mortar pumps, and related accessories. Contact YG with your typical batch size and site conditions. They will recommend the right self batching concrete truck for sale and provide a quote.
