Hey everyone,

Welcome back to another blog post from Ready Mixer.

Today I wanted to talk about the high cost of starting a mini batch plant and different ways you can cut costs. 

Based on our market research the average cost of buying a full mini-batch plant from our competitors is 107,712 given you only buy 2 1.75-yard mixers and a hopper. That excludes the loader.

Our cost for the same given amount would be 61,250 which is a 30k difference in price.

Our equipment is made with name brands you can easily find in America as well such as Honda and Kubota. 

If you have a skid steer or excavator they would work perfectly without a system and would save you money from buying our wheel loader. 

We could connect you with suppliers that specialize in putting weight scales on skid steers so you can get your ratios correct.

If you didn’t want the weight scales, you could easily do some bucket math to calculate the correct ratio with your loader. 

Another question I get a lot when speaking to our customer base is, “How many mixers should I start with?”

I think a good number to start with can range from 2-5 mixers based on the demand in your area. 

You can always start with 1-2 mixers and buy more as the demand increases too.  

The average lead time from our competitors based on our market research is 9 – 12 weeks (63 to 84 days) whereas our lead time is between 12 – 17 weeks ( 90 – 120 days).

If we have equipment in stock at our factory, then our lead time on average drops to 4 weeks (30 days).  

Yes, our lead time is longer, but we are the most affordable option and we also ensure our equipment is working properly before we send them out. 

What if you bought a piece of equipment just to have it break down a few weeks after you got it?

Our goal at Ready Mixer is to give you quality equipment that will last at an affordable price.