Sunbeam 65 VS Putzmeister P9 PTO Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 65 vs Putzmeister P9 PTO: the two differ on 33 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Brand (Sunbeam Transit mixer vs Putzmeister Transit mixer), Drum Size (6.0 m³ vs 9.0 m³), Mixer Weight (3640 kg vs 4650 kg), Capacity (10580 L vs 15850 L). The other 8 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

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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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Putzmeister P9 PTO

Drum Size

9.0 m³
Mixer Weight

4650 kg
Capacity

15850 L
Filling Ratio

56.80%
Water Tank

500 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Sunbeam 65 vs Putzmeister P9 PTO

33 specs differ, 8 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	Sunbeam 65	Putzmeister P9 PTO
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Putzmeister Transit mixer
Drum Size	6.0 m³	9.0 m³
Mixer Weight	3640 kg	4650 kg
Capacity	10580 L	15850 L
Filling Ratio	57%	56.80%
Water Tank	450 L	500 L
Drum Drive	Slave Engine/PTO Option	EPTO
Water Line Volume	NA	10280 L

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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.

Sunbeam 65 VS Putzmeister P9 PTO Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 65

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Putzmeister P9 PTO

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Particulars	Sunbeam 65	Putzmeister P9 PTO

Putzmeister P9 PTO vs Sunbeam 65: Which Transit Mixer to Buy?

Both these mixers move ready concrete, but they suit different scales of work. The Putzmeister P9 PTO carries more concrete with a stronger engine, built for large projects with heavy daily demand. The Sunbeam 65 is lighter, gives full details on its shell thickness and water pump, and offers a choice between a slave engine or PTO to drive the drum.

If your project is large and needs steady, high-volume delivery, the P9 PTO carries more per trip. If you want a lighter mixer with clear build details and flexibility in how the drum runs, the Sunbeam 65 fits mid-sized work well. See more concrete mixers or read our guide to types of concrete mixers.

Putzmeister P9 PTO

Pros:

Higher nominal filling and geometric capacity suitable for large projects
Higher engine power at 279 HP allowing for efficient mixing and transportation
Large water tank capacity of 500 L to effectively manage concrete consistency

Cons:

Higher empty mixer weight of 4650 kg, which may limit payload and efficiency
Details such as shell thickness, water pump pressure, and engine make are not provided

Sunbeam 65

Pros:

Lower empty mixer weight of 3640 kg for potentially better maneuverability and economy
Provides detailed specifications on shell thickness and water pump capabilities
Offers both Slave Engine and PTO options for drum drive flexibility

Cons:

Lower nominal filling capacity at 6.0 m³ which may be less suited for larger projects
Smaller water tank capacity of 450 L

Closing Recommendation

Pick by the size of your work and how much you want to know about the build. Choose the Putzmeister P9 PTO when your projects are large and need high-volume concrete delivery. Choose the Sunbeam 65 when your work is mid-sized and you want clear build details plus flexibility in how the drum is driven. So match the machine to your work: Putzmeister P9 PTO for large, high-volume projects, Sunbeam 65 for mid-sized work with flexible drive options.