Concrete mixer... what size motor

[ndemge]

Been using Dad's old concrete mixer, but the motor died on it YEARS ago....<br /><br />He put a pully and a PTO Shaft to run it off a tractor. Have a few projects at the house, but don't want to have to borrow my brothers tractor every time I want to use the mixer.<br /><br />What size motor should I be looking for?<br />1/2 hp enough?<br /><br />This thing is geared way down, I wouldn't think it would take much to turn it

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Concrete mixer... what size motor

Any idea how many cubic feet it is? Looks like most of them I found are 1/2 hp.<br /><br />See web page <br /><br />or web page

 

[ndemge]

Re: Concrete mixer... what size motor

that page pretty much tells me 1/2 is the way to go.<br />Thanks.<br /><br />our usual mix is enough to fill the wheel borrow.<br /><br /><br />Construction on the shed should start soon