Tips for Buying a Right Concrete Pump In a Short Time

The concrete pump can transport the mixed concrete to the designated construction location along the conveying pipelines. It has a very wide range of applications. Whether it is a bridge, a tunnel, a house or a road, we can see the concrete pump playing its role at the construction site.

There are many manufacturers of concrete pumps on the market. There are also many different types and specifications of concrete pumps. If you are a new investor, how do you choose a suitable concrete pump? Here are a few suggestions to help you quickly find the right concrete pump.

Ensure the type of concrete pump

There are different types of concrete pumps. According to different structures and uses, concrete pumps include trailer pump, boom pump and mixer pump.

If you need a concrete pump that integrates the functions of mixing and pumping, you can choose a concrete mixer pump. It uses a self-falling drum mixer that can continuously mix to produce concrete.

The main function of trailer concrete pumps and boom pump is to pump concrete. There are two main differences between them: on the one hand, the trailer concrete pump has no chassis, while the concrete boom pump has its own chassis, which can realize independent movement; on the other hand, the trailer pump needs to install the pipelines before pumping, and the concrete boom pump truck comes with its own boom, so there is no need to lay the pipelines in advance, saving time.

According to different power, concrete pumps can be divided into diesel type and electric type.

If your construction site has no power supply or the local electricity cost is high, you can consider choosing a diesel concrete pump. If your construction site has a stable power supply and is more convenient to use electricity, an electric concrete pump is a good choice for you.

Choose the model of concrete pump

Concrete pumps are also available in different models and specifications. Different models of concrete pumps have different pumping capacity, pumping pressure and pumping distance.

You need to roughly estimate how much concrete needs to be pumped per hour or per day, and match the equipment with suitable pumping capacity according to the pumping demand.

Then, consider the distance that needs to be pumped, including the vertical pumping distance and horizontal pumping distance. The pumping distance of the concrete pump basically ranges from tens of meters to hundreds of meters. You can measure how far the project needs to pump.

If you need to build a building, you can also determine the number of floors first. The height of a floor is about 3 meters. In this case, you can also calculate the height that the building needs to pump.

Generally speaking, concrete pump trucks are often used for vertical pumping of concrete. The trailer pump and concrete mixer pump can pump concrete both vertically and horizontally.

Consider the configuration of concrete pumps

Concrete pump consists of different parts, such as hopper, main oil pump, lubrication system, electric control system, pipelines, etc. Concrete pump manufacturers can customize the most suitable pump according to customer needs.

Take the main oil pump as an example, the internationally known brands are Rexroth from Germany, Kawasaki from Korea and so on. You can choose the brand you think you can trust. There are also some more important parts, such as motors, diesel engines, seals, radiators, etc. Customers can choose internationally known brands independently.

Pipes for concrete pumps are also available in different sizes and lengths. For example, straight pipes are available in 1m, 2m, and 3m. The bends also have different angles to choose from, 15°, 30°, 45°, 90°, etc.

Choose a reliable concrete pump manufacturer

There are many manufacturers that produce concrete pumps. Customers can consider whether they want to choose a well-known brand when buying a concrete pump.

There are many well-known concrete pump brands in the world, such as Putzmeister, Schwing, Sany, Liebherr, Cifa, etc. There are advantages and disadvantages to choosing a manufacturer of a well-known brand. The advantage is that the concrete pumps they produce adopt advanced technology and high-quality components, which have the characteristics of reliable quality, long service life, low failure rate and stable operation. But relatively speaking, the price of the concrete pump they provide may be higher. For customers with limited budget, these concrete pumps may not be affordable.

Therefore, it is more important for customers to choose a reliable manufacturer than a well-known one. Customers can listen to some customer reviews to determine whether a manufacturer is reliable or not.

Consider buying a new or used concrete pump

Some new investors may consider whether to buy a new or used concrete pump before purchasing a concrete pump. Our advice is that it would be better to buy a brand new concrete pump. This is because there are certain risks involved in buying a used concrete pump. For example, you don't know the previous condition of the second-hand machine.

If there are some faults in the second-hand machine, but the fault has not been completely eliminated, it will affect the use of the machine.

But buying a brand new concrete pump will not have such a problem. When receiving the concrete pump, the customer can test the machine first to see if the equipment is operating normally.

Consider your budget

The concrete pump price is an aspect that many customers care about. When customers choose concrete pumps, they should purchase suitable machines according to their own budget.

If the budget is sufficient, you can consider choosing a concrete boom pump, because the boom pump truck is more convenient to move and pump concrete, so the price will be higher. If the budget is limited, you can choose a trailer concrete pump, which is relatively cheaper.

Consider the manufacturer’s services

The manufacturer's services generally include pre-sales service, on-sales service and after-sales service.

Answer various questions for customers before sales; provide quotations for customers in time during sales; provide customers with services such as installation, commissioning, and maintenance after sales.

If the manufacturer you choose can provide perfect and thoughtful service, then when you encounter problems in the process of using the concrete pump, they can help you solve them quickly and reduce your losses.

If you plan to buy concrete pumps, welcome to choose us Daswell Machinery Co., Ltd. We will provide you with high-quality equipment and professional services!