OverviewSelecting a mobile concrete batching plant is an efficient solution for small and medium contractors to reduce site costs and increase flexibility. Trailer-mounted units minimise foundation and relocation expenses while enabling on-site mixing to preserve concrete quality and reduce transit risks.
Main components and layout- Integrated trailer chassis with towing pin and heavy-duty wheels.
- Aggregate hoppers fed by belt conveyor or skip hoist.
- Main mixer: drum mixer or twin-shaft mixer options.
- Water and additive weighing scales and dosing systems.
- Cement storage: silo or bag-breaking hopper with screw conveyor (optional).
- PLC or computer-based control panel with quick-connect electrical plugs.
- Outriggers or hydraulic landing legs to stabilise the unit during operation.
How it worksThe system integrates aggregate batching, weighing, mixing and control on a single trailer chassis. Aggregates are conveyed into hoppers, weighed and batch-dosed with cement, water and additives. The selected mixer produces the batch and discharges concrete. Outriggers stabilise the trailer so production can start without deep foundations and the unit can be relocated quickly between sites.
Core advantages- No deep foundations: Only compacted hard ground is required, avoiding extensive foundation work.
- Rapid relocation: Modular design and quick-connect systems enable dismantling and reassembly within 1–2 days.
- Lower transit costs: On-site mixing reduces truck transit, slump loss and premature setting risks.
Parameters tableModel | YG20 | YG30 | YG60 | YG100
Production capacity (m3/h) | 20 | 30 | 60 | 100
Concrete mixer | YG500 | YG750 | YG1500 | YG2000
Aggregate feeding mode | Belt conveyor | Belt conveyor | Belt conveyor | Belt conveyor
Aggregate size (mm) | 80/60 | 80/60 | 80/60 | 80/60
Discharging height (m) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5
Aggregate weighing accuracy (%) | ±2 | ±2 | ±2 | ±2
Cement weighing accuracy (%) | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1
Water weighing accuracy (%) | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1
Additive weighing accuracy (%) | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1
Control system | Panel | Computer | Computer | Computer
Total power (kW) | 42 | 46 | 67 | 77.5
Total weight (t) | 12 | 13 | 14.5 | 26
Industry applications- Rural roads and remote bridges: 25–35 m3/h drum-type units for off-grid conditions with onboard water tank.
- Municipal repairs and urban paving: Compact 35–50 m3/h mobile plants fit tight city spaces.
- Canal lining and irrigation works: Trailer moves along the canal bank to minimise concrete discharge distance.
- Small precast elements and block factories: Units with twin-shaft mixers deliver superior batch uniformity for stricter structural quality.
Case exampleA towable 35 m3/h mobile batching unit configured with hydraulic landing legs and a modular water tank was delivered to a rural road job. Local crew completed site setup, wiring and trial mixing within 3 days; the unit reduced concrete supply expenses and accelerated project completion while avoiding heavy crane rentals.
Frequently asked points- Actual daily output: A rated 35 m3/h plant typically operates at about 70–80% efficiency; expect roughly 200–220 m3 per 8-hour shift depending on site operations.
- Cement silo sizing: Pair mobile plants with 50 t or 100 t low-profile horizontal silos or bolted vertical silos; bagged cement can be handled with a bag-breaking hopper and small screw conveyor.
- Drum vs twin-shaft mixer: Drum mixers suit standard concrete (below C30); twin-shaft mixers suit high-strength concrete (above C30) and strict structural requirements.
Technical specifications- Series prefix: YG (models include YG20, YG30, YG60, YG100).
- Production capacities: 20, 30, 60, 100 m3/h.
- Mixer options: YG500, YG750, YG1500, YG2000 (drum or twin-shaft).
- Aggregate feeding: Belt conveyor standard.
- Max aggregate size: 80/60 mm.
- Discharging height: 1.5 m.
- Weighing accuracies: Aggregate ±2%; Cement ±1%; Water ±1%; Additive ±1%.
- Control: Panel or computer/PLC.
- Total electrical power range: ~42 kW to 77.5 kW.
- Total weight range: ~12 t to 26 t.