Putzmeister P8 PTO VS Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0: the two differ on 30 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Brand (Putzmeister Transit mixer vs Venus Transit mixer), Drum Size (8.0 m³ vs 6.0 m³), Mixer Weight (4200 kg vs 3850 kg), Capacity (14250 L vs 12000 L). The other 11 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

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Putzmeister P8 PTO

Drum Size

8.0 m³
Mixer Weight

4200 kg
Capacity

14250 L
Filling Ratio

56.10%
Water Tank

500 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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Venus 6.0

Drum Size

6.0 m³
Mixer Weight

3850 kg
Capacity

12000 L
Filling Ratio

52.00%
Water Tank

450 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0

30 specs differ, 11 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Brand	Putzmeister Transit mixer	Venus Transit mixer
Drum Size	8.0 m³	6.0 m³
Mixer Weight	4200 kg	3850 kg
Capacity	14250 L	12000 L
Filling Ratio	56.10%	52.00%
Water Tank	500 L	450 L
Drum Drive	EPTO	Rexroth/PMP/EATON)
Water Line Volume	8970 L	7500 L

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Putzmeister P8 PTO price & full specs →Venus 6.0 price & full specs →

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The comparisons provided are based on the technical specifications published by the respective OEMs on their official websites and brochures. Please confirm these details directly with the OEMs before making any final decision.

Putzmeister P8 PTO VS Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Putzmeister P8 PTO

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Venus 6.0

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Particulars	Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0

Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0: Which Transit Mixer Fits Your Site?

The Putzmeister P8 PTO carries 8.0 m³ of concrete per load, with a bigger 279 HP engine and a 500 L water tank. The Venus 6.0 carries 6.0 m³, and its listing names the exact engine, a Kirloskar HA 494 rated at 70 HP, which helps when you plan spares and service.

If your standard pours regularly need 8.0 m³ loads, the Putzmeister earns its size. If your jobs are mid-size and steady, the Venus 6.0 covers most standard site needs without running a bigger truck under its full load. Both drums turn at a similar speed, so mixing quality should be close either way. See the wider concrete mixer range or read the concrete mixer types guide to confirm what fits your site.

Venus 6.0

Pros:

Reliable mixing and transit performance for medium-size site batching
Nominal filling capacity of 6.0 m³ suitable for standard construction needs
Equipped with a rotation speed of 0-14 rpm for consistent mixing
Has a drum diameter of 2350 mm, allowing for a good mixing action
Powered by a Kirloskar HA 494 engine with 70 HP

Cons:

Lower engine power compared to Putzmeister P8 PTO
Smaller water tank capacity of 450 L
Mixer geometric volume and water line volume are less than Putzmeister P8 PTO
Detailed specifications such as shell thickness and water pump details are not provided

Putzmeister P8 PTO

Pros:

Higher concrete capacity with 8.0 m³ nominal filling
Larger geometric volume of 14250 L and water line volume of 8970 L for increased productivity
Better engine power at 279 HP for demanding job sites
Water tank capacity of 500 L, which is more than Venus 6.0
Rotation speed matches Venus 6.0, ensuring consistent mixing capability

Cons:

Heavier mixer weight (both empty and with concrete) may require more power and could be less fuel-efficient
Might be too large for projects that do not require 8.0 m³ capacity, leading to underutilization
Lack of engine make details to evaluate engine reliability and serviceability
Details like shell thickness and specific drum drive components are missing

Closing Recommendation

Pick the Putzmeister P8 PTO if your jobs regularly need bigger loads and more engine power for demanding sites. Pick the Venus 6.0 if your work is standard mid-size pours and you want a mixer with a clearly named engine for easier spares planning. So match the machine to your work: Putzmeister P8 PTO for high-capacity concrete delivery, Venus 6.0 for steady mid-size site work.

Putzmeister P8 PTO Vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer Price, Technical Specifications & Features


Brand	Putzmeister Transit mixer	Venus Transit mixer
Type	Standard Transit Mixer	Standard Transit Mixer
Ex-Factory Price (GST incl.)	Price Available Soon	Price Available Soon
Drum Size	8.0 m³	6.0 m³
Mixer Weight	4200 kg	3850 kg
Capacity	14250 L	12000 L
Filling Ratio	56.10%	52.00%
Water Tank	500 L	450 L
RPM	0-14 rpm	0-14 rpm
Quick Overview:	With a capacity of 8.0 cu m, the Putzmeister P8 PTO Transit Mixer operates through PTO drive. This concrete mixer ensures powerful concrete delivery across challenging job sites.	The Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer has a nominal capacity of 6.0 cu m. This Venus concrete mixer supports medium-size site batching with reliable mixing and transit performance.

Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0: Which Transit Mixer Fits Your Site?

Venus 6.0

Pros:

Reliable mixing and transit performance for medium-size site batching
Nominal filling capacity of 6.0 m³ suitable for standard construction needs
Equipped with a rotation speed of 0-14 rpm for consistent mixing
Has a drum diameter of 2350 mm, allowing for a good mixing action
Powered by a Kirloskar HA 494 engine with 70 HP

Cons:

Lower engine power compared to Putzmeister P8 PTO
Smaller water tank capacity of 450 L
Mixer geometric volume and water line volume are less than Putzmeister P8 PTO
Detailed specifications such as shell thickness and water pump details are not provided

Putzmeister P8 PTO

Pros:

Higher concrete capacity with 8.0 m³ nominal filling
Larger geometric volume of 14250 L and water line volume of 8970 L for increased productivity
Better engine power at 279 HP for demanding job sites
Water tank capacity of 500 L, which is more than Venus 6.0
Rotation speed matches Venus 6.0, ensuring consistent mixing capability

Cons:

Heavier mixer weight (both empty and with concrete) may require more power and could be less fuel-efficient
Might be too large for projects that do not require 8.0 m³ capacity, leading to underutilization
Lack of engine make details to evaluate engine reliability and serviceability
Details like shell thickness and specific drum drive components are missing

Closing Recommendation

Putzmeister P8 PTO Vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Brand
Putzmeister Transit mixer	Venus Transit mixer
Type
Standard Transit Mixer	Standard Transit Mixer
Ex-Factory Price (GST incl.)
Price Available Soon	Price Available Soon
Drum Size
8.0 m³	6.0 m³
Mixer Weight
4200 kg	3850 kg
Geometric Volume
14250 L	12000 L
Filling Ratio
56.10%	52.00%
Water Tank
500 L	450 L
RPM
0-14 rpm	0-14 rpm
Quick Overview:
With a capacity of 8.0 cu m, the Putzmeister P8 PTO Transit Mixer operates through PTO drive. This concrete mixer ensures powerful concrete delivery across challenging job sites.	The Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer has a nominal capacity of 6.0 cu m. This Venus concrete mixer supports medium-size site batching with reliable mixing and transit performance.

Key highlights: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

	Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Drum Drive	EPTO	Rexroth/PMP/EATON)
Water Line Volume	8970 L	7500 L
Shell Thickness	NA	5-6 mm
Drum diameter	2260 mm	2350 mm
Rotation Speed	0-14 rpm	0-14 rpm
Truck Specifications	3 Axle	3 Axle
Mixer Length	6375 mm	5853 mm
Mixer Width	2390 mm	2450 mm
Mixer Height	2730 mm	2665 mm
Engine Power	279 HP (208 kW)	70 HP (52 kW)

Key highlights: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Drum Drive
EPTO	Rexroth/PMP/EATON)
Water Line Volume
8970 L	7500 L
Shell Thickness
NA	5-6 mm
Drum diameter
2260 mm	2350 mm
Rotation Speed
0-14 rpm	0-14 rpm
Truck Specifications
3 Axle	3 Axle
Mixer Length
6375 mm	5853 mm
Mixer Width
2390 mm	2450 mm
Mixer Height
2730 mm	2665 mm
Engine Power
279 HP (208 kW)	70 HP (52 kW)

Full specifications: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Mixer Dimension

	Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Length of Mixer Sub Frame	5400 mm	NA
Mixer Length	6375 mm	5853 mm
Mixer Height	2730 mm	2665 mm
Over Hang	NA	NA
Mixer Width	2390 mm	2450 mm
Truck Specifications	3 Axle	3 Axle
Shell Thickness	NA	5-6 mm
Mixer Weight (Empty)	4200 kg	3850 kg
Mixer Weight (Concrete)	19200 kg	14400 kg

Performance

	Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Nomial Filling Capacity	8.0 m³	6.0 m³
Geometric Volume	14250 L	12000 L
Water Line Volume	8970 L	7500 L
Filling Ratio	56.10%	52.00%
Rotation Speed	0-14 rpm	0-14 rpm
Drum Diameter	2260 mm	2350 mm
Water Tank Capacity	500 L	450 L
Water Pump Pressure	NA	NA
Water Tank Pump Outlet	NA	NA
Water Meter Scale	NA	NA
Drum Drive	EPTO	Rexroth/PMP/EATON)
Engine Power	279 HP (208 kW)	70 HP (52 kW)
Engine Make	NA	Kirloskar HA 494

Full specifications: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Mixer Dimensions

Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Length of Mixer Sub Frame
5400 mm	NA
Mixer Length
6375 mm	5853 mm
Mixer Height
2730 mm	2665 mm
Over Hang
NA	NA
Mixer Width
2390 mm	2450 mm
Truck Specifications
3 Axle	3 Axle
Shell Thickness
NA	5-6 mm
Mixer Weight (Empty)
4200 kg	3850 kg
Mixer Weight (Concrete)
19200 kg	14400 kg

Performance

Putzmeister P8 PTO	Venus 6.0
Nomial Filling Capacity
8.0 m³	6.0 m³
Geometric Volume
14250 L	12000 L
Water Line Volume
8970 L	7500 L
Filling Ratio
56.10%	52.00%
Rotation Speed
0-14 rpm	0-14 rpm
Drum Diameter
2260 mm	2350 mm
Water Tank Capacity
500 L	450 L
Water Pump Pressure
NA	NA
Water Tank Pump Outlet
NA	NA
Water Meter Scale
NA	NA
Drum Drive
EPTO	Rexroth/PMP/EATON)
Engine Power
279 HP (208 kW)	70 HP (52 kW)
Engine Make
NA	Kirloskar HA 494

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Putzmeister P8 PTO VS Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

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What's different: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0

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Putzmeister P8 PTO Vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0: Which Transit Mixer Fits Your Site?

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Putzmeister P8 PTO Vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Key highlights: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Key highlights: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Full specifications: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

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Full specifications: Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0 Transit Mixer

Mixer Dimensions

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Questions buyers ask about the Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Venus 6.0

01. Which mixer carries more concrete per trip?

02. Which mixer names its engine make and model?

03. Do both mixers turn the drum at the same speed?

04. Is the bigger Putzmeister P8 PTO worth it for a small local contractor?

05. Which mixer is a safer pick if I am not sure how big my future jobs will be?

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