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Ryobi Cement Mixer 5cuft $150 YMMV

$149

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Been watching this and the regular price of $299. Now shows $149 at a few local locations in my area. Ordered online with a successful curbside pickup. Good reviews for small projects.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../305293801

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Been watching this and the regular price of $299. Now shows $149 at a few local locations in my area. Ordered online with a successful curbside pickup. Good reviews for small projects.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../305293801

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May 8, 2020
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Skellington
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Quote from jthornton717 :
Damn. Can't find any in ca or that will ship to CA. I need this for a sidewalk this weekend! Ugh I guess I'm stuck w harbor freight 🙀
Check out this comment from a YT video first.

ac Morris6 months ago
"The only negatives of this mixer are: 1) they use a single shared starter/run capacitor 2) that capacitor is made out of plastic, cardboard, and thin metal plates, so if you are in a one-man build where you need to keep the motor running for more than 10 minutes at a time, it will outright melt (mine actually caught fire!). AND, it's gonna fail just when you need it most so you'll be forced to buy from a local wholesaler who is going to charge you a premium. The one I needed ended up costing $40, which is a big percentage of the cost of the whole unit, where had I ordered from Amazon it would've been approx $10. So if you buy this unit, just go ahead and order an actual metal housing capacitor [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX], and replace the plastic one, and you'll get many great years of usage out of this unit. Mine is going on 7 years old now."
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NicSD
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Quote from Skellington :
Check out this comment from a YT video first.

ac Morris6 months ago
"The only negatives of this mixer are: 1) they use a single shared starter/run capacitor 2) that capacitor is made out of plastic, cardboard, and thin metal plates, so if you are in a one-man build where you need to keep the motor running for more than 10 minutes at a time, it will outright melt (mine actually caught fire!). AND, it's gonna fail just when you need it most so you'll be forced to buy from a local wholesaler who is going to charge you a premium. The one I needed ended up costing $40, which is a big percentage of the cost of the whole unit, where had I ordered from Amazon it would've been approx $10. So if you buy this unit, just go ahead and order an actual metal housing capacitor [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX], and replace the plastic one, and you'll get many great years of usage out of this unit. Mine is going on 7 years old now."
Link isn't working, but thanks
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Quote from ajayosho :
Are you sure?
positive.........today.
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AverageJoseph
May 9, 2020
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I've seen a couple of comments about using this to mix mortar, a mortar mixer is a completely different machine with moving paddles.
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SeanD1497
May 9, 2020
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Quote from golf4dj :
I have done slabs using over 200 bags of 60lb concrete as the 60s are easier for me to handle. I have had good success in doing my project in fourths and using expansion joints in between the sections.

Not that hard doing 50 bags in a 3 or 4 hours with a small mixer.
That's the definition of hard labor. If you like doing that, cool. It's certainnly a good work out, but my back can't handle it. Concrete and roofing are for the birds, or pros I guess.

Once you get to a few yards or more the price difference isn't even although much around here. I don't mind some manual labor but I detest concrete dust. And I'm thrifty as hell, but I'm getting that crap done ASAP even if I have to pay a bit.
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Quote from MISHNAH :
Oh God no, nooo no. The amount of bags needed would destroy your back, and you'd have a rough time keeping it pouring continuously.

Get a concrete truck delivery for that much concrete.

For smaller projects, if you have a truck you can rent a towable mixer loaded with concrete mix. Then drive it home, mix, and pour.

The Ryobi and other mixers are for small or hard to reach slabs, sidewalks, mixing large batches of mortar for block and brick, etc.
Thanks. You probably saved my life!
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Quote from NicSD :
Link isn't working, but thanks
Just trying to give you the heads up that the unit might quit on you in the middle of a job.
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Quote from a3b2c1r46 :
I agree. I'm looking for a 12x16 slab for a patio myself. roughly 3 cu is what I have it figured at and it's a lot of work. I've already got quotes for delivery and yes there is a fee for that size $100 charge in my are for under 3cuft 3-5(or 10) is $50.

There is a website that tells you how many bags it is. My project is 2.3 cuyd and it's 107 80# bags... Transporting and lifting those multiple times simply isn't worth it. It's a truck all day for me.
I've always wanted to have a concrete driveway on my sideyard. How much would it cost for a company to prep and pour concrete the size of a 2-car garage?
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Quote from stasis :
I've always wanted to have a concrete driveway on my sideyard. How much would it cost for a company to prep and pour concrete the size of a 2-car garage?
$7k++ ? You can lookup online to average price per square foot, etc. You'd want rebar too for that..

all in all it ain't cheap..
Last edited by Zizka May 9, 2020 at 05:25 AM.
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Quote from NicSD :
Link isn't working, but thanks
Yea, SD sometimes screws up links. Try ...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX
May 9, 2020
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caligurl29
May 9, 2020
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are you even kidding me!!!!!!!!!????????????

TODAY we're looking for a mixer to make a new quikrete walkway path..... and i see this 2 day old slick deal!?!?!?

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 10, 2020
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webtitan
May 10, 2020
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so sad. I needed one of these. none in my area.
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Quote from SaturnFire :
Thanks. The flip zip code worked....I hope it does not get canceled. Since the zip was just ~200 miles away. REally was debating pulling the trigger a few weeks ago when it was on "sale" for $349. Even with $55 Shipping, this is a deal!
I found a store with stock but can't find out how to get it shipped. Tried online and in app. Amy suggestions?
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How does this compare to the Harbor Freight mixer that can be had for the same price?

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Quote from bennynihon :
How does this compare to the Harbor Freight mixer that can be had for the same price?
The cheaper HF mixer is only 1-1/4 cubic feet and the larger one is 3-1/2 cubic feet.

We have the larger one, and while it has worked for a shed slab, several sidewalk repairs, and a narrow driveway done one small section at a time, it is very cheap and rickety.

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