The Zim-Mixer front discharge concrete mixer, 500F series, offers total control of the hydraulic chute, material feed, mix auger, admixture and water adjustment from inside the cab. This work horse comes in a High Production configuration, and allows for maximum flexibility in the delivery of materials. The front discharge mixer has the Zimmerman patented telescopic chute system that allows for pinpoint placement.

Typical Applications Include:

  • Retail operations that need a front discharge to meet their customer’s requests.

  • Large contractors who want to supply their own concrete.

  • Ready-mix operators in need of a remote batch plant.

Standard Equipment

  • Patented dual chain material feed system (unique only to the Zim-Mixer® brand!) which is the most accurate in the industry, is self cleaning, the longest lasting, and has the ability to run any material individually.

  • Aggregate bin with center divider.

  • Cement bin with power agitator which includes a patented chain feed system (unique only to the Zim-Mixer® brand!) which is the most accurate in the industry, is self cleaning, and is the longest lasting.

  • 500 gallon water tank.

  • Hydraulic water pump with a water solenoid valve which is quick acting for consistent mixing.

  • Digital water flow meter.

  • 4-Section hydraulic pump provides an independent pump for each hydraulic circuit which gives the most consistent mixing and coolest running hydraulic system in the industry.

  • Automatic cam operated vibrators.

  • 2 Material counters.

  • Digital tachometer.

  • 9' mix auger with replaceable Ni-Hard wear pads.

  • Power auger lift and swing.

  • Hydraulic powered telescopic chutes which are permanently attached to the auger and require no lifting by the operator.

  • Mixer can be operated from outside or from inside of the cab.

  • Unit painting which includes two coats of epoxy primer and two coats of industrial grade polyurethane paint.

  • Unit mounting on truck chassis, trailer, skid, etc...

  • Calibration yield box.

  • Operator training at customer location.

Mixer Specifications

  • Capacity: 8, 9, 10, 11 Yards

  • Production Rate: 60 Yards Per Hour

  • Cement: 96 Cubic Feet

  • Water: 500 Gallons

  • Ag Bin Capacity: 317, 354, 390, 425 Cubic Feet

  • Empty Unit Weight: Contact ZI

  • Hydraulic Pump: 4 Sections

  • Patented Chain Delivery System: Yes

  • Auger Length: 13.5 feet

  • Auger Diameter: 12 inches

  • Meets Standards:

    • ASTM C685: Yes

    • AASHTO M241: Yes

    • Certified VMMB Plate: Yes

Chassis Specifications

  • Capacity: 8 through 11 Yards

  • Front Axle (Lbs.)

    • 23,000

  • Rear Axle (Lbs.)

    • 46,000

  • Cab to Axle: 214 inches

  • Frame Width: 33.75 inches