Bull Mixa

[Squizzy246B]

I was wondering what you guys thought of this attachment. We are doing more poured limestone paving and it seems like the way to go:

http://www.bull-mixa.com/

[Grader4me]

Hi Squizzy, Never seen anything like that before. I have a stupid question..If you was mixing cement how could you tell is your mixing ratios were exact? I know that is not what you are using it for, but I'm just curious.

Wonder how strong it is and how many times it could be drove into the hard ground gathering up material (by a less experienced operator) before it bends/buckles.

[Squizzy246B]

Hi Squizzy, Never seen anything like that before. I have a stupid question..If you was mixing cement how could you tell is your mixing ratios were exact? I know that is not what you are using it for, but I'm just curious.

Wonder how strong it is and how many times it could be drove into the hard ground gathering up material (by a less experienced operator) before it bends/buckles.

Thats what I was thinking in terms of the mix quantities...if you nav around the site it appears they have some method cause they talk about getting it full to the right amount.

On the strength bit you'd think it would have to be hell strong for fitment to a loader??:confused:

I sent them an e-mail so it should be interesting. I mean you can get a standard 3.5 cu/ft hydraulic mixer for your skid so this thing would have to have some serious advantages.

[Squizzy246B]

Well Duhh!! I read the text proper and they fit a separate load meter or a hydraulic pressure gauge which is a bit of a worry for our work since you need to measure by volume not weight to get the pour consistent...especially the colour when we add oxide to our poured limestone.

I'm thinking this might be a right PITA with a full cab (door) fitted to the machine....getting in and out all the time...who knows.

[Steve Frazier]

Once you made the conversion on volume to weight, you should be able to make your mix with the scale. It would take quite a bit of practice I'm sure to get it right the first time, and once you've gotten too much of the second material, what do you do then?

You could always measure the material by the shovelful like I do with Muller Mixers, this would ensure accuracy but would take away from the mechanization they claim. I'd also be concerned about long term durability if loading the drum by pushing into the pile. It would have to be constructed real heavy for it not to get damaged over time.

[Squizzy246B]

Got this in the email:

Squizzy, a .4m3 mixer will suit your Cat. Comes with life time warranty on main shaft and bearings, will mix 3m3 per hour.
cheers Todd.

In the pic you can see the hydraulic motor off to the left and a chain drive to the bowl. The whole weight must be on the shaft so it must be strong.

[Grader4me]

So are you going to give it a try?

[Squizzy246B]

So are you going to give it a try?

I'm going to think long and hard. I wish I could hire one. $8,000.00 is a lot of money. It also means I have to have a competent skid operator on site.

[Grader4me]

Yeah, I hear you. It's to bad the company that is selling them doesn't have a used spare one that you could try/rent for awhile. Make the decision a whole lot easier.

[Squizzy246B]

Yeah, I hear you. It's to bad the company that is selling them doesn't have a used spare one that you could try/rent for awhile. Make the decision a whole lot easier.

Its too bad they are over 3000 miles away on the other side of the country too.:confused:

[Grader4me]

:eek: :bouncegri didn't realize that :lmao

[stumpjumper83]

If freezing weather can be had in your area, I'd be hesitant about them. getting puched into a pile by a loader cant be good for them. Some masons i've seen in the area use an overhead bin w/ a slide door on the bottom. That seems to work pretty good for them.