Which type of concrete pump is best for large construction sites?

For large sites and tall buildings, a boom pump with 36-52 m reach is best. It offers mobility, quick repositioning and high output (up to 180 m3/h). For fixed pumping points (bridges, tanks), a trailer pump with fixed pipeline is better.

What is the difference between a boom pump and a trailer pump?

A boom pump is mounted on a truck chassis and has a folding arm (boom) 28-65 m long. A trailer pump has no boom and requires a pipeline installed by the operator, but often achieves higher working pressures (up to 350 bar vs 150-200 bar for boom pumps).

What is a truck mixer pump and when is it used?

A truck mixer pump combines a concrete mixer (drum) with a concrete pump on a single vehicle. Used on smaller sites where both concrete delivery and pumping are needed without a separate mixer truck. Typical output 15-30 m3/h.

How does boom length affect the operator?

A 36 m boom provides approx. 32 m horizontal reach and 36 m vertical reach. A 52 m boom covers buildings up to ~15 floors. Longer booms have higher service costs and stricter TDT requirements for structural weld inspection.

Types of Concrete Pumps – Boom, Trailer and Truck Mixer Pumps

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Technical guide on concrete pump types: boom pumps, trailer/line pumps and truck mixer pumps. Applications, parameters, how to choose the right machine.

Types of concrete pumps – technical guide

1. Boom Pump

Mounted on truck chassis with folding arm 28-65 m. Most popular type for general construction.

Typical specifications:

Boom length: 28–65 m
Output: 60–180 m3/h
Max concrete pressure: 85–150 bar
Max aggregate size: 40–50 mm

Service notes: Boom requires mandatory NDT weld inspection every 2 years (TDT). Pin clearances must be checked every 500h – excessive play causes resonance and accelerated fatigue cracking.

2. Trailer/Line Pump

No boom – operates with steel pipeline installed on site. Best for tunnels, deep basements, very tall buildings and large volume pours.

Typical specifications:

Output: 30–150 m3/h
Max concrete pressure: 150–350 bar
Max horizontal pipeline length: up to 1,200 m
Max vertical height: up to 350 m

Service notes: High-pressure systems (>200 bar) require more frequent cylinder and piston checks – every 300-400 hours.

3. Truck Mixer Pump

Combines concrete mixer (3-7 m3) with pump (15-35 m3/h) on single vehicle.

Typical use: Single-family houses, prefabrication, floor pours, repair works.

Service notes: Requires both mixer and pump servicing. TDT inspection is mandatory, same as boom pumps.

Comparison table

Feature	Boom Pump	Trailer Pump	Mixer Pump
Mobility	High	Medium	High
Max vertical reach	65 m	350 m	30 m
Output	60-180 m3/h	30-150 m3/h	15-35 m3/h
Max pressure	150 bar	350 bar	100 bar
Best for	General construction	Tunnels/high-rise/tanks	Residential

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