Is Concrete Boom Pump Same With High Pressure Pump Truck

Posted On: 28/10/2025 | Posted by: Haomei Concrete Pumps

In the construction industry, "concrete boom pumps" and "high-pressure pump trucks" are often mentioned, but many people confuse or even equate the two. In reality, the two devices overlap but also have distinct differences.

1. Boom Pumps

The most notable feature of a boom pump is its foldable hydraulic boom (typically consisting of 3-6 sections). During operation, the boom can be flexibly extended and rotated, transporting concrete directly from the pump body to the pouring site of a high-rise building, eliminating the need for long-distance pipelines. Its core advantages are its high maneuverability and wide distribution range, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring "aerial distribution" such as building construction and bridges.

Structurally, a boom pump consists of four main components: a chassis, a boom system, a pumping system, and a hydraulic system. Boom length (typically 21-63 meters) and a concrete distribution radius are key performance indicators, while pumping pressure is an optional parameter; not all boom pumps offer high-pressure specifications.

2. High pressure pump trucks

High pressure pump trucks for sale focus more on "pumping pressure"—typically referring to a concrete pump truck with a pumping system operating pressure ≥16 MPa (some industry standards define ≥20 MPa as high pressure). Its core function is to transport concrete over high resistance, such as over long distances (over 100 meters), at high lifts (over 30 stories), or for transporting high-grade, high-viscosity specialty concrete (such as C60 and above).

It's important to note that high-pressure pump trucks can be equipped with a boom or a combination of a fixed pump and pipeline. In other words, "high pressure" describes the pumping capacity, while "boom" describes the structure of the material distribution method.

Key differences

1. Different core criteria

The criterion for determining whether a boom pump has a foldable boom is whether it features a boom, regardless of whether its pumping pressure is 10MPa (low pressure) or 25MPa (high pressure).

The criterion for determining whether a high-pressure pump truck meets the pumping pressure standard is whether it meets the high-pressure standard, regardless of whether it has a boom.

2. Different application scenarios

The core application for boom pumps is when flexible concrete pumping is needed. This type of application places high demands on "pumping efficiency," and the required pressure depends on the delivery height (for example, a low-pressure boom pump is sufficient for floors below 10, while a high-pressure boom pump is required for floors above 30).

High-pressure pump trucks are primarily used for applications requiring overcoming high resistance. For example, concrete delivery in super-high-rise buildings (over 50 stories) requires high pressure to overcome resistance along the pipeline. Alternatively, in long-distance tunnel construction, concrete must be transported through hundreds of meters of pipeline, requiring high-pressure pump trucks to ensure efficient delivery.

3. Different equipment costs and maintenance priorities

The core cost of boom pressure concrete machine lies in the boom system: the boom is made of high-strength steel and has a complex hydraulic drive system. Therefore, the cost of equipment with a boom (regardless of high or low pressure) is typically 30%-50% higher than that of concrete pump trailers. During maintenance, it is important to inspect the boom welds and the tightness of the hydraulic oil lines to prevent boom deformation or oil leakage.

The core cost of a high-pressure pump truck lies in the "pumping system": the cylinder, piston, and seals of a high-pressure pump must withstand higher pressures, so they use special wear-resistant materials, resulting in a 20%-30% higher cost than low-pressure pumps. Maintenance requires special attention to the wear of the pumping cylinder and the calibration of the safety valve pressure to prevent bursts or leaks under high pressure.

Special Case

Of course, there are also "high-pressure boom pump trucks" that offer both advantages and disadvantages in construction. These are both boom pumps (with booms) and high-pressure pump trucks (with pressures meeting standards), primarily used in scenarios requiring "super-high-rise buildings with flexible material placement," such as the construction of urban landmarks.

However, it should be noted that the term "high-pressure boom pump truck" is a subcategory of boom pumps, and a subcategory of high-pressure pump trucks, and does not represent all boom pumps or all high-pressure pump trucks.

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