Which Kind of Concrete Pump is The Best Concrete Pump

Posted On: 09/04/2025 | Posted by: Haomei Concrete Pumps

Five types of concrete pumps

Trailer concrete pumps

As basic equipment, the concrete pump machine trailer is moved by tractors and is suitable for fixed-position operations. Its core advantages are high cost-effectiveness and low maintenance costs, and are suitable for large-scale projects such as railway tunnels, water conservancy and hydropower. However, it should be noted that its mobility is poor, and the transfer needs to rely on external transportation tools.

Truck mounted concrete pump

The mounted concrete pump integrated with the car chassis solve the problem of mobility, and are especially suitable for switching operations at multiple construction sites in the city. Its disadvantages are that it has high requirements for site flatness, and the equipment cost is about 2-3 times that of trailer pumps.

Concrete boom pump

The concrete pump with a foldable spreading boom does not require laying pipes. The 37-meter boom can cover an operating area with a radius of 34 meters, which is suitable for rapid pouring of high-rise buildings. However, it should be noted that its purchase cost is relatively high and the slump of concrete is strictly required (80-230mm).

Concrete mixing pump

It can achieve mixing and pumping, and process 20-40 cubic meters of concrete per hour. It is particularly suitable for scenes without premixed concrete supply such as self-built houses in rural areas. Its limitation is that the aggregate particle size must be controlled within 50mm.

Ultra-high-pressure concrete pump

For super-high-rise projects above 400 meters, such as Sany Heavy Industry C8 series, which adopts 35MPa ultra-high pressure technology and calculates pipeline resistance with the S.Morinaga formula, it can achieve "one pump to the top" construction, saving 30% of the construction period compared with traditional relay pumping. However, the procurement cost of such equipment exceeds 5 million RMB and requires a professional team to operate.

Which one to choose

Small projects (≤500m³): 6-20m³/h fine stone pumps are preferred, with a vertical conveying distance of 50 meters and a daily pouring volume of up to 30m³.

Medium-sized projects (500-2000m³): 80-120m³/h trailer pumps are more economical and meet the construction needs of commercial complexes.

Large projects (≥2000m³): Pump trucks or vehicle-mounted pumps with a capacity of more than 180m³/h are preferred, with a daily pouring volume of up to 1500m³. The right concrete pump for your project is the best concrete pump for you.

Equipment type	Purchase cost (RMB 10,000)	Annual maintenance cost	Applicable period
Trailer pump	30-80	5-8%	Long-term holding
Truck mounted concrete pump	150-300	8-12%	Frequent transfer
Concrete boom pump	300-800	10-15%	Short-term high-intensity

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