AJAX ARGO 3000 VS JOHN SLCM 4.3 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

₹ 47 – 49 Lakhs^*

JOHN SLCM 4.3

Drum Size

4.3 m³
Engine

KOEL 110 HP
Water Tank

750 L
Max. Speed

28 km/h
Gradeability

25.5°
Drive

4 Wheel Drive

Self Loading

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Key Highlights	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3

AJAX ARGO 3000 VS JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self Loading Concrete Mixer

AJAX ARGO 3000

₹ 39 - 42 Lakhs

JOHN SLCM 4.3

₹ 47 – 49 Lakhs

Particulars	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3

Overview Summary

The JOHN SLCM 4.3 and AJAX ARGO 3000 are both competitive self-loading concrete mixers but differ in power, capacity, and operational characteristics. The JOHN SLCM 4.3 boasts higher power and greater capacities, while the AJAX ARGO 3000 offers lighter weight and better ground clearance.

JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self-Loading Concrete Mixer

Pros:

Higher engine power at 110 HP for stronger performance
Larger drum capacity of 4.3 m³ for increased concrete volume per cycle
Bigger fuel tank capacity of 120 L for extended operation
More substantial hydraulic tank capacity of 115 L for efficient hydraulic operations
Greater water tank capacity of 750 L allows for more water storage

Cons:

Possibly heavier unladen weight could affect maneuverability
Lower gradeability at 25.5° compared to the competition

AJAX ARGO 3000 Self-Loading Concrete Mixer

Pros:

Lighter unladen weight at 7400 kg may improve handling
Impressive ground clearance of 360 mm for superior maneuverability in rough terrains
Overall dimensions are provided, potentially offering better certainty in fitting the equipment in constrained spaces

Cons:

Lower engine power at around 73.5 HP could mean less robust performance
Smaller drum capacity of 3.0 m³ meaning less concrete output per batch
Reduced fuel tank size of 100 L which might limit operational time between refills
Smaller hydraulic tank of 600 L could translate to less hydraulic fluid reserve

Closing Recommendation

Choose the JOHN SLCM 4.3 for high power and volume output on large scale projects or the AJAX ARGO 3000 for better maneuverability and ease of use in tighter spaces or uneven terrains.

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 4.3 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	₹ 47 – 49 Lakhs
Drum Size	3.0 m³	4.3 m³
Engine	Koel 73.5 HP	KOEL 110 HP
Water Tank	600 L	750 L
Max.Speed	28 km/h	28 km/h
Gradeability	25.5°	25.5°
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.	The JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self-Loading Concrete Mixer integrates heavy-duty build, live-data reporting, and superior maneuverability across challenging terrain.

Overview Summary

JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self-Loading Concrete Mixer

Pros:

Higher engine power at 110 HP for stronger performance
Larger drum capacity of 4.3 m³ for increased concrete volume per cycle
Bigger fuel tank capacity of 120 L for extended operation
More substantial hydraulic tank capacity of 115 L for efficient hydraulic operations
Greater water tank capacity of 750 L allows for more water storage

Cons:

Possibly heavier unladen weight could affect maneuverability
Lower gradeability at 25.5° compared to the competition

AJAX ARGO 3000 Self-Loading Concrete Mixer

Pros:

Lighter unladen weight at 7400 kg may improve handling
Impressive ground clearance of 360 mm for superior maneuverability in rough terrains
Overall dimensions are provided, potentially offering better certainty in fitting the equipment in constrained spaces

Cons:

Lower engine power at around 73.5 HP could mean less robust performance
Smaller drum capacity of 3.0 m³ meaning less concrete output per batch
Reduced fuel tank size of 100 L which might limit operational time between refills
Smaller hydraulic tank of 600 L could translate to less hydraulic fluid reserve

Closing Recommendation

Choose the JOHN SLCM 4.3 for high power and volume output on large scale projects or the AJAX ARGO 3000 for better maneuverability and ease of use in tighter spaces or uneven terrains.

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self Loading Price, Technical Specifications & Features

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Brand
AJAX Engg Transit mixer	John Infra Transit mixer
Type
Self Loading	Self Loading
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 39 - 42 Lakhs	₹ 47 – 49 Lakhs
Drum Size
3.0 m³	4.3 m³
Engine
Koel 73.5 HP	KOEL 110 HP
Water Tank
600 L	750 L
Max. Speed
23 km/h	28 km/h
Gradeability
19°	25.5°
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.	The JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self-Loading Concrete Mixer integrates heavy-duty build, live-data reporting, and superior maneuverability across challenging terrain.

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self Loading Key Highlights

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Engine Make	Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R1190TA1
Fuel Tank	100 L	120 L
Hydraulic Tank	600 L	115 L
Bucket Capacity	400 L	585 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	16.0/70 - 20 - 14 PR

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self Loading Key Highlights

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Engine Make
Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R1190TA1
Fuel Tank
100 L	120 L
Hydraulic Tank
600 L	115 L
Bucket Capacity
400 L	585 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	16.0/70 - 20 - 14 PR

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self Loading Specifications

Engine

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Engine Make	Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R1190TA1
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 Turbocharged; Intercooled
Max. Power	73.5 HP (54.8 kW) @ 2200 rpm / 73.8 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 rpm	110 HP (82 kW) @ 2200 RPM

Drive & Control

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
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	28 km/h
Gradeability	19°	25.5°

Mixer

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Drum Capacity	3.0 m³	4.3 m³
Drum Slewing Degree	NA	NA
Drum Rotation Speed	0 to 18 rpm	0 to 19 rpm
Bucket Capacity	400 L	585 L
Fuel Tank	100 L	120 L
Water Tank Capacity	600 L	750 L
Water Pump Capacity	230 L/min	230 L/min
Weight Unladen**	7400 kg	8200 kg
Weighing Technology	Presser Transducer / Load Cell	Load‑cell

Dimensions

	AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Overall Length	6345 mm	NA
Overall Width	2370 mm	NA
Overall Height	3850 mm	NA
Tyres	12.5 / 80 - 18 - 16 PR	16.0/70 - 20 - 14 PR
Ground Clearance	360 mm	NA

AJAX ARGO 3000 Vs JOHN SLCM 4.3 Self Loading Specifications

Engine

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Engine Make
Kirloskar / Mahindra	KOEL 4R1190TA1
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 Turbocharged; Intercooled
Max. Power
73.5 HP (54.8 kW) @ 2200 rpm / 73.8 HP (55 kW) @ 2200 rpm	110 HP (82 kW) @ 2200 RPM

Drive & Control

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
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	28 km/h
Gradeability
19°	25.5°

Mixer

AJAX ARGO 3000	JOHN SLCM 4.3
Drum Capacity
3.0 m³	4.3 m³
Drum Slewing Degree
NA	NA
Drum Rotation Speed
0 to 18 rpm	0 to 19 rpm
Bucket Capacity
400 L	585 L
Fuel Tank
100 L	120 L
Water Tank Capacity
600 L	750 L
Water Pump Capacity
230 L/min	230 L/min
Weight Unladen**
7400 kg	8200 kg
Weighing Technology
Presser Transducer / Load Cell	Load‑cell