AJAX ARGO 3000 VS JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Concrete Mixer

₹ 39 - 42 Lakhs^*

AJAX ARGO 3000

Drum Size

3.0 m³
Engine

Koel 73.5 HP
Water Tank

600 L
Max. Speed

23 km/h
Gradeability

19°
Drive

4 Wheel Drive

Self Loading

₹ 32 – 34 Lakhs^*

JOHN SLCM 2.2

Drum Size

2.2 m³
Engine

KOEL 49 HP
Water Tank

450 L
Max. Speed

23 km/h
Gradeability

28°
Drive

4 Wheel Drive

Self Loading

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Key Highlights	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2

AJAX ARGO 3000 VS JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Concrete Mixer

AJAX ARGO 3000

₹ 39 - 42 Lakhs

JOHN SLCM 2.2

₹ 32 – 34 Lakhs

Particulars	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2

Overview Summary

The JOHN SLCM 2.2 and AJAX ARGO 3000 are both competent self-loading concrete mixers with distinct strengths. The John model offers better maneuverability and higher gradeability for challenging terrains, while the AJAX model provides more power and higher output capacity suitable for larger projects.

JOHN SLCM 2.2

Pros:

Advanced drum design ensuring better mixing
Equipped with GPS tracking for fleet management
Higher gradeability at 28°, better for steep terrains
360L larger water tank enhances water supply capacity
Lighter vehicle weight could mean less ground pressure and reduced compaction on site

Cons:

Less engine power compared to AJAX ARGO 3000 (49 HP vs 73.5/73.8 HP)
Smaller fuel tank might require more frequent refueling (65 L vs 100 L)
Lower drum capacity by 0.8 m³
Smaller hydraulic tank capacity which could mean less hydraulic fluid reserve (115 L vs 600 L)

AJAX ARGO 3000

Pros:

Higher engine power, which provides better performance
Larger drum capacity for increased concrete output per cycle (3.0 m³)
Larger fuel tank for longer operational periods without refueling (100 L)
Heavier duty with a more robust build, suggested by increased unladen weight (7400 kg)

Cons:

Lower gradeability of 19° may limit climbing ability on steep inclines
Larger machine dimensions might pose challenges in narrow spaces
Greater weight might restrict access to weight-sensitive sites
Higher initial price point

Closing Recommendation

For projects requiring frequent maneuvering in steeper or constrained environments, the JOHN SLCM 2.2 could be the better option. Alternatively, if the priority is higher volume output and extended working periods without refueling, the AJAX ARGO 3000 is recommended.

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Price, Technical Specifications & Features


Brand	AJAX Engg Transit mixer	John Infra Transit mixer
Type	Self Loading	Self Loading
Ex-Showroom Price	₹ 39 - 42 Lakhs	₹ 32 – 34 Lakhs
Drum Size	3.0 m³	2.2 m³
Engine	Koel 73.5 HP	KOEL 49 HP
Water Tank	600 L	450 L
Max.Speed	23 km/h	23 km/h
Gradeability	28°	28°
Drive	4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Quick Overview:	The AJAX ARGO 3000 self-loading concrete mixer is built for efficient and reliable on-site concrete production. It comes with a 3.0 m³ drum capacity and a 73.5 HP diesel engine. This ensures consistent mixing performance and fuel-efficient operation. Manufactured by AJAX Engineering, this modern concrete mixer supports precise batching, easy mobility, and less dependency on labour. The AJAX mixer machine design allows it to work well for road projects, infrastructure development, and remote construction sites.	JOHN SLCM 2.2 self-loading concrete mixer offers 4-wheel drive mobility, advanced drum design, GPS tracking, hydraulic operation, and efficient on-site mixing.

Overview Summary

JOHN SLCM 2.2

Pros:

Advanced drum design ensuring better mixing
Equipped with GPS tracking for fleet management
Higher gradeability at 28°, better for steep terrains
360L larger water tank enhances water supply capacity
Lighter vehicle weight could mean less ground pressure and reduced compaction on site

Cons:

Less engine power compared to AJAX ARGO 3000 (49 HP vs 73.5/73.8 HP)
Smaller fuel tank might require more frequent refueling (65 L vs 100 L)
Lower drum capacity by 0.8 m³
Smaller hydraulic tank capacity which could mean less hydraulic fluid reserve (115 L vs 600 L)

AJAX ARGO 3000

Pros:

Higher engine power, which provides better performance
Larger drum capacity for increased concrete output per cycle (3.0 m³)
Larger fuel tank for longer operational periods without refueling (100 L)
Heavier duty with a more robust build, suggested by increased unladen weight (7400 kg)

Cons:

Lower gradeability of 19° may limit climbing ability on steep inclines
Larger machine dimensions might pose challenges in narrow spaces
Greater weight might restrict access to weight-sensitive sites
Higher initial price point

Closing Recommendation

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Price, Technical Specifications & Features

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Brand
AJAX Engg Transit mixer	John Infra Transit mixer
Type
Self Loading	Self Loading
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 39 - 42 Lakhs	₹ 32 – 34 Lakhs
Drum Size
3.0 m³	2.2 m³
Engine
Koel 73.5 HP	KOEL 49 HP
Water Tank
600 L	450 L
Max. Speed
23 km/h	23 km/h
Gradeability
19°	28°
Drive
4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Quick Overview:
The AJAX ARGO 3000 self-loading concrete mixer is built for efficient and reliable on-site concrete production. It comes with a 3.0 m³ drum capacity and a 73.5 HP diesel engine. This ensures consistent mixing performance and fuel-efficient operation. Manufactured by AJAX Engineering, this modern concrete mixer supports precise batching, easy mobility, and less dependency on labour. The AJAX mixer machine design allows it to work well for road projects, infrastructure development, and remote construction sites.	JOHN SLCM 2.2 self-loading concrete mixer offers 4-wheel drive mobility, advanced drum design, GPS tracking, hydraulic operation, and efficient on-site mixing.

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Key Highlights

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Engine Make	Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R810T
Fuel Tank	100 L	65 L
Hydraulic Tank	600 L	115 L
Bucket Capacity	400 L	350 L
Water Pump Capacity	230 L/min	230 L/min
Drum Rotation Speed	0 to 18 rpm	0 to 19 rpm
Overall Length	6345 mm	NA
Overall Width	2370 mm	NA
Overall Height	3850 mm	NA
Tyres	12.5 / 80 - 18 - 16 PR	12.0/75 - 18 - 12 PR

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Key Highlights

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Engine Make
Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R810T
Fuel Tank
100 L	65 L
Hydraulic Tank
600 L	115 L
Bucket Capacity
400 L	350 L
Water Pump Capacity
230 L/min	230 L/min
Drum Rotation Speed
0 to 18 rpm	0 to 19 rpm
Overall Length
6345 mm	NA
Overall Width
2370 mm	NA
Overall Height
3850 mm	NA
Tyres
12.5 / 80 - 18 - 16 PR	12.0/75 - 18 - 12 PR

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Specifications

Engine

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Engine Make	Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R810T
Engine Type	CEV-5 / BS-5; 4 Cylinder Inline; Water Cooled; Naturally Aspirated for Kirloskar and Turbocharged Intercooled for Mahindra Engine.	Diesel Engine 4 Cylinder Water Cooled
Max. Power	73.5 HP (54.8 kW) @ 2200 rpm / 73.8 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 rpm	49 HP (36. kW) @ 2200 rpm

Drive & Control

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Transmission Type	4‑Wheel Drive Automotive Hydrostatic Transmission	NA
Steering Type	Hydrostatic Power Steering; 3 Way Steering	Fully hydraulic steering; 3‑Way Steering Position System.
Drive Type	4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Brake	Hydraulic wet disc brakes with emergency parking brake	Wet discs on front and rear axles
Max. Speed	23 km/h	23 km/h
Gradeability	19°	28°

Mixer

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Drum Capacity	3.0 m³	2.2 m³
Drum Slewing Degree	NA	NA
Drum Rotation Speed	0 to 18 rpm	0 to 19 rpm
Bucket Capacity	400 L	350 L
Fuel Tank	100 L	65 L
Water Tank Capacity	600 L	450 L
Water Pump Capacity	230 L/min	230 L/min
Weight Unladen**	7400 kg	5385 Kg
Weighing Technology	Presser Transducer / Load Cell	Load‑cell

Dimensions

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Overall Length	6345 mm	NA
Overall Width	2370 mm	NA
Overall Height	3850 mm	NA
Tyres	12.5 / 80 - 18 - 16 PR	12.0/75 - 18 - 12 PR
Ground Clearance	360 mm	NA

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 2.2 Self Loading Specifications

Engine

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Engine Make
Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R810T
Engine Type
CEV-5 / BS-5; 4 Cylinder Inline; Water Cooled; Naturally Aspirated for Kirloskar and Turbocharged Intercooled for Mahindra Engine.	Diesel Engine 4 Cylinder Water Cooled
Max. Power
73.5 HP (54.8 kW) @ 2200 rpm / 73.8 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 rpm	49 HP (36. kW) @ 2200 rpm

Drive & Control

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Transmission Type
4‑Wheel Drive Automotive Hydrostatic Transmission	NA
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power Steering; 3 Way Steering	Fully hydraulic steering; 3‑Way Steering Position System.
Drive Type
4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Brake
Hydraulic wet disc brakes with emergency parking brake	Wet discs on front and rear axles
Max. Speed
23 km/h	23 km/h
Gradeability
19°	28°

Mixer

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 2.2
Drum Capacity
3.0 m³	2.2 m³
Drum Slewing Degree
NA	NA
Drum Rotation Speed
0 to 18 rpm	0 to 19 rpm
Bucket Capacity
400 L	350 L
Fuel Tank
100 L	65 L
Water Tank Capacity
600 L	450 L
Water Pump Capacity
230 L/min	230 L/min
Weight Unladen**
7400 kg	5385 Kg
Weighing Technology
Presser Transducer / Load Cell	Load‑cell