Sunbeam 45 VS Sunbeam 65 Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 45 vs Sunbeam 65: the two differ on 18 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Drum Size (4.0 m³ vs 6.0 m³), Mixer Weight (3060 kg vs 3640 kg), Capacity (7800 L vs 10580 L), Filling Ratio (51% vs 57%). The other 23 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

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Sunbeam 45

Drum Size

4.0 m³
Mixer Weight

3060 kg
Capacity

7800 L
Filling Ratio

51%
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: Sunbeam 45 vs Sunbeam 65

18 specs differ, 23 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	Sunbeam 45	Sunbeam 65
Drum Size	4.0 m³	6.0 m³
Mixer Weight	3060 kg	3640 kg
Capacity	7800 L	10580 L
Filling Ratio	51%	57%
Drum Drive	Slave Engine	Slave Engine/PTO Option
Truck Specifications	2 Axle	3 Axle
Mixer Length	4936 mm	5634 mm
Mixer Height	2295 mm	2515 mm

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* Ex-factory price ranges are indicative for Sep 2026 and change with variant, city and offers; confirm with the dealer. On-road cost adds transport, RTO, insurance and accessories. Disclaimer

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.

Sunbeam 45 VS Sunbeam 65 Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 45

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Particulars	Sunbeam 45	Sunbeam 65

Sunbeam 45 vs Sunbeam 65: lighter chassis or more concrete per trip

Both mixers share the same maker, so the choice comes down to how much concrete you move each day rather than picking a brand. The Sunbeam 45 sits on a lighter 2-axle chassis at 3060 kg empty, giving lower running cost and easier registration for someone starting out. The Sunbeam 65 carries 6.0 cubic metres against the Sunbeam 45's 4.0, and its 57 percent filling ratio means it wastes less drum space than the smaller model's 51 percent, so more of every load actually reaches the site.

An owner-operator watching daily fuel and toll cost may prefer the lighter, cheaper-to-run Sunbeam 45. A buyer already booking steady mid-size project work usually earns more per trip with the Sunbeam 65's bigger, better-utilised drum. See our concrete mixer buying guide or browse the full range of concrete mixers.

Sunbeam 65 Transit Mixer

Pros:

Higher nominal filling capacity of 6.0 m³ suitable for mid-sized projects
Larger geometric volume at 10580 L allows for greater batch mixing
Higher filling ratio of 57% potentially improves work efficiency
Broader sub-frame length at 4560 mm which may contribute to stability during transport

Cons:

Heavier empty mixer weight of 3640 kg could mean higher fuel consumption
Requires infrastructure to handle larger size during operation and transport

Sunbeam 45 Transit Mixer

Pros:

Compact design with a smaller sub-frame length of 3896 mm suited for tighter spaces
Reduced empty mixer weight at 3060 kg may lead to better fuel efficiency
Two-axle truck specification could make it more maneuverable in confined spaces

Cons:

Lower nominal filling capacity of 4.0 m³ which may limit productivity on larger sites
Smaller geometric volume at 7800 L suggests limited mixing volume per batch
Lower filling ratio of 51% which may affect the operational efficiency

Closing Recommendation

With one badge on both machines, the real question is your daily trip volume and how much concrete each load needs to carry. So match the machine to your work: Sunbeam 45 for a lower-cost start on smaller jobs, Sunbeam 65 for steadier mid-size project work with a better-utilised drum.