Sunbeam 65 VS Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 65 vs Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2): 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 8.0 m³), Mixer Weight (3640 kg vs 4500 kg), Capacity (10580 L vs 14170 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 8 (C2)

Drum Size

8.0 m³
Mixer Weight

4500 kg
Capacity

14170 L
Filling Ratio

56.5%
Water Tank

650 L
RPM

0-12 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Sunbeam 65 vs Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

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

Spec	Sunbeam 65	Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Schwing Stetter Transit mixer
Drum Size	6.0 m³	8.0 m³
Mixer Weight	3640 kg	4500 kg
Capacity	10580 L	14170 L
Filling Ratio	57%	56.5%
Water Tank	450 L	650 L
RPM	0-14 rpm	0-12 rpm
Drum Drive	Slave Engine/PTO Option	P.T.O. /Slave Engine

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Sunbeam 65 VS Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 65

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Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

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Particulars	Sunbeam 65	Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) vs Sunbeam 65: Capacity or a Lighter Build?

Capacity and power both favor the Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2), which holds 8.0 cubic meters nominal filling capacity, runs a 106 HP engine, and carries a 650 L water tank. That makes it the choice for demanding, higher-volume work. The Sunbeam 65 holds less at 6.0 cubic meters with a 70 HP engine, but it weighs 3640 kg empty against 4500 kg on the Stetter, and its drum spins faster too, at 0-14 rpm against 0-12 rpm.

The Sunbeam 65 also gives more upfront detail on its water system, listing a stated pump pressure of 3.5 bar and outlet capacity, and its shell thickness is specified in the listing. The Stetter's listing does not include those sub-frame and shell figures. For more choices in this category, see the concrete mixer hub and the concrete mixer types guide.

Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

Pros:

Greater nominal capacity at 8.0 cu m
Higher engine power at 106 HP (79 kW)
Larger geometric volume at 14170 L
Larger water tank capacity at 650 L
Mixing rotation speed up to 12 rpm

Cons:

Heavier mixer weight when empty at 4500 kg
Lack of detailed sub-frame and shell thickness specifications

Sunbeam 65

Pros:

Lighter mixer weight when empty at 3640 kg
Detailed shell thickness specifications provided
Water pump pressure stated at 3.5 bar
Includes water pump outlet capacity
Higher rotation speed up to 14 rpm

Cons:

Lower nominal capacity at 6.0 cu m
Lower engine power at 70 HP (52 kW)
Smaller geometric volume at 10580 L
Smaller water tank at 450 L

Closing Recommendation

Pick based on the scale of your work. Larger construction projects that need higher mixing capacity and engine power call for the Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2). Urban and mid-sized projects that benefit from a lighter mixer and clear water system specs call for the Sunbeam 65. So match the machine to your work: Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) for larger construction sites, Sunbeam 65 for urban and mid-sized jobs.