Sunbeam 65 VS Schwing Stetter AM 3 Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 65 vs Schwing Stetter AM 3: the two differ on 36 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Brand (Sunbeam Transit mixer vs Schwing Stetter Transit mixer), Drum Size (6.0 m³ vs 3.0 m³), Mixer Weight (3640 kg vs 3100 kg), Capacity (10580 L vs 6350 L). The other 5 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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Schwing Stetter AM 3

Drum Size

3.0 m³
Mixer Weight

3100 kg
Capacity

6350 L
Filling Ratio

47%
Water Tank

300 L
RPM

0-12 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Sunbeam 65 vs Schwing Stetter AM 3

36 specs differ, 5 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	Sunbeam 65	Schwing Stetter AM 3
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Schwing Stetter Transit mixer
Drum Size	6.0 m³	3.0 m³
Mixer Weight	3640 kg	3100 kg
Capacity	10580 L	6350 L
Filling Ratio	57%	47%
Water Tank	450 L	300 L
RPM	0-14 rpm	0-12 rpm
Drum Drive	Slave Engine/PTO Option	P.T.O. /Slave Engine

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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 Schwing Stetter AM 3 Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 65

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Schwing Stetter AM 3

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Particulars	Sunbeam 65	Schwing Stetter AM 3

Schwing Stetter AM 3 vs Sunbeam 65: entry-level or mid-size mixer

The Schwing Stetter AM 3 is built on a 2-axle truck and carries 3.0 cubic metres, making it an easier first mixer for someone new to the transit mixer business, with lower upfront cost and simpler handling. The Sunbeam 65 doubles that to 6.0 cubic metres, adds a bigger 450 litre water tank, and spins its drum faster at up to 14 rpm, suited to a buyer already running steady daily routes who needs more concrete per trip.

An owner-operator testing the waters on a tight budget often starts with the AM 3, since a 2-axle chassis is cheaper to register, insure and run on local roads. A contractor or small fleet already booking regular RMC supply gets more return from the Sunbeam 65's larger drum on the same number of trips. 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 suits mid-sized urban and commercial projects
Features a water tank capacity of 450 L, which is larger than its competitor
Includes a rotational speed of up to 14 rpm for the mixing drum
Offers drum drive options of Slave Engine/PTO
Provides a range for shell thickness from 3 mm to 6 mm

Cons:

Heavier empty mixer weight of 3640 kg compared to its competitor
Mixer geometric volume information might be excessive for smaller projects
The engine power is higher at 70 HP which could imply more fuel consumption

Schwing Stetter AM 3 Transit Mixer

Pros:

Lighter empty mixer weight of 3100 kg compared to its competitor
Has a compact size with a nominal filling capacity of 3.0 m³, ideal for tight urban constructions
Water line volume is specified, which is useful for precise water dosing (3450 L)

Cons:

Smaller water tank capacity of 300 L
Lower rotational speed of up to 12 rpm for the mixing drum
Has a 2 Axle truck specification which may affect load distribution

Closing Recommendation

One machine is built to get a new buyer started affordably, the other to serve steadier, higher-volume demand. So match the machine to your work: Schwing Stetter AM 3 for a lower-cost entry into small urban jobs, Sunbeam 65 for established routes that need more concrete per trip.