Concrete mixer trucks

Concrete mixer trucks in Australia: buy or hire, and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

Concrete mixer trucks in Australia are quoted per job, and no published price range for November 2026 could be confirmed from sellers' websites. The price depends on the drum capacity, the age and condition of the truck, and whether you buy or hire. For a current quote, describe the job in a BlaBlaPrice request and registered sellers will reply in the chat.

What the price depends on

• Buy or hire, and the lease term
• Drum capacity in cubic metres and the chassis
• Year, mileage and condition
• Whether delivery to your city, such as Sydney or Perth, is included

Local rules and site safety

Concrete trucks must meet vehicle rules. A trial of a 100% electric concrete truck mixer was approved under the Australian Design Rules, so ask sellers whether they offer an electric model. One industry guideline warns that trucks built to Euro V emission standards can vent exhaust at ground level, which matters for crew working close to the truck. The Australian Standard AS 2550.15 covers the safe operation of cranes and hoists used with concrete placing equipment, so ask how the crew is trained if a crane or hoist is on site. One supplier's delivery requirements list a safety helmet, safety glasses and ear protection for everyone on the delivery site.

Season and the pour schedule

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. A pour booked for November 2026 falls at the start of the summer months, with the holiday weeks in late December to plan around. A winter pour, June to August, is at the other end of the year and needs its own schedule.

How trucks are sized, hired and delivered

Capacity is quoted in cubic metres (m³) of drum. Heavy-duty agitators are offered in 6 to 10 m³, and a four-wheel-drive mixer hire service for rough-terrain delivery is listed, so say in your request if the site is off-road. Ask whether a hire rate includes the driver, fuel and delivery. A truck moved between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide is a long freight move, so ask for it to be quoted separately. Distances and site access are measured in kilometres and metres.

What to put in your request

Say whether you want to buy or hire, and for how long. Give the drum capacity you need in cubic metres, the condition you accept (new, used or ex-fleet), the chassis type and, for a used truck, the year and mileage limit. Add your city, the pour date and your budget in A$, so sellers can quote the whole job.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words in a chat and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, while your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See also Heavy equipment and Concrete pumps.