Concrete pump & concrete mixer truck

Concrete pump and concrete mixer truck hire in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

A line concrete pump in Australia usually costs from A$200 to A$235 an hour, plus a levy of A$6 to A$10 per cubic metre and a washout fee of A$150 to A$220, according to sellers' websites (approximately, November 2026). To get prices for your pour, describe the job on BlaBlaPrice: the platform asks for any details it still needs and then looks for sellers and prices for your site.

Licences and site checks

Anyone operating a concrete placing boom must hold the relevant high risk work licence, according to national safety guidance on concrete pumping. A licensing guide says the concrete pump licence is valid for five years, and licence fees differ by state: A$100 in Western Australia, A$83.50 in South Australia and A$76 in the Northern Territory. Ask the operator to show the current licence before the pump arrives.

Season and site access

November is spring here. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August, so the heat in summer is the main thing to plan around: schedule the pour for the cooler part of the day, and check the forecast for the day in winter as well. Before the pump arrives, the truck needs clear access to the site, and a Queensland checklist for concrete pump sites lists the preparation steps.

How pumping is priced across cities

Rates change with distance and timing. Regional travel adds A$2.50 to A$3 per kilometre, so a pour outside Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide costs more to deliver. Weekend work adds A$30 to A$50 an hour, and the price is usually quoted per hour for line pumps and per cubic metre for the levy, so ask for both figures before you agree.

What to put in your request

Name the equipment you need, a line pump or a boom, and the concrete volume in cubic metres. Say what you are pouring, such as a slab, footings or walls, and the boom reach you need. Add how long the job lasts, the date, the site address and whether the access is clear for the truck. If you want a comparable quote, ask every seller for the price per hour and the levy separately.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and a photo of the site can help. Sellers registered on the platform receive the request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For similar equipment, see crane or excavator and bulldozer, or create a request.