Putzmeister P7+ VS Sunbeam 65 Transit Mixer

Putzmeister P7+ vs Sunbeam 65: the two differ on 31 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Brand (Putzmeister Transit mixer vs Sunbeam Transit mixer), Drum Size (7.0 m³ vs 6.0 m³), Mixer Weight (3750 kg vs 3640 kg), Capacity (12730 L vs 10580 L). The other 10 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

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Putzmeister P7+

Drum Size

7.0 m³
Mixer Weight

3750 kg
Capacity

12730 L
Filling Ratio

55.10%
Water Tank

450 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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Sunbeam 65

Drum Size

6.0 m³
Mixer Weight

3640 kg
Capacity

10580 L
Filling Ratio

57%
Water Tank

450 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Putzmeister P7+ vs Sunbeam 65

31 specs differ, 10 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	Putzmeister P7+	Sunbeam 65
Brand	Putzmeister Transit mixer	Sunbeam Transit mixer
Drum Size	7.0 m³	6.0 m³
Mixer Weight	3750 kg	3640 kg
Capacity	12730 L	10580 L
Filling Ratio	55.10%	57%
Drum Drive	Slave Engine	Slave Engine/PTO Option
Water Line Volume	8260 L	NA
Shell Thickness	NA	3-4-5-6 mm

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Putzmeister P7+ VS Sunbeam 65 Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Putzmeister P7+

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Sunbeam 65

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Particulars	Putzmeister P7+	Sunbeam 65

Putzmeister P7+ vs Sunbeam 65: Which One to Buy?

Both these transit mixers carry ready-mix concrete to the site. The Putzmeister P7+ carries a little more concrete in each trip, which helps on slightly bigger jobs. The Sunbeam 65 gives you a choice in how the drum is powered, states its water pump pressure clearly, and offers different shell thickness options to pick from.

If you want the extra trip capacity and don't mind fewer listed details, the Putzmeister P7+ is the simpler pick. If you want to choose your drum drive type and know the exact water pump numbers before you buy, the Sunbeam 65 gives you more of that information upfront. See the full range of concrete mixers or read our guide to types of concrete mixers before you decide.

Putzmeister P7+

Pros:

Higher nominal filling capacity of 7.0 m³ compared to Sunbeam 65
Larger geometric volume of 12730 L
Slightly more powerful engine with 69 HP (51.5 kW)

Cons:

Higher empty weight at 3750 kg compared to Sunbeam 65
No provided information on shell thickness, water pump pressure, and other related specs

Sunbeam 65

Pros:

Shell thickness specification provided (3-4-5-6 mm)
Water pump pressure provided (3.5 bar), helps in understanding the performance
Drum drive has a Slave Engine/PTO option which can be beneficial for customization

Cons:

Lower nominal filling capacity of 6.0 m³
Smaller geometric volume of 10580 L
Slightly less engine power with 70 HP (52 kW) compared to Putzmeister P7+

Closing Recommendation

Both these mixers do the same basic job for mid-sized construction work. Choose the Putzmeister P7+ when you want to carry a little more concrete in each trip and the extra volume matters for your project. Choose the Sunbeam 65 when you want the choice of drum drive type and clear water pump details for your daily work. So match the machine to your work: Putzmeister P7+ for slightly higher trip capacity, Sunbeam 65 for flexible drum drive and clear specs.