Sunbeam 85 VS Conmat MR 70XL Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 85 vs Conmat MR 70XL: the two differ on 29 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Brand (Sunbeam Transit mixer vs Conmat Transit mixer), Drum Size (8 m³ vs 7.0+ m³), Mixer Weight (4450 kg vs 3850 kg), Capacity (14200 L vs 13040 L). The other 12 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

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Sunbeam 85

Drum Size

8 m³
Mixer Weight

4450 kg
Capacity

14200 L
Filling Ratio

59%
Water Tank

450 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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Conmat MR 70XL

Drum Size

7.0+ m³
Mixer Weight

3850 kg
Capacity

13040 L
Filling Ratio

57%
Water Tank

450 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Sunbeam 85 vs Conmat MR 70XL

29 specs differ, 12 are identical. The full tables are below.

Spec	Sunbeam 85	Conmat MR 70XL
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Conmat Transit mixer
Drum Size	8 m³	7.0+ m³
Mixer Weight	4450 kg	3850 kg
Capacity	14200 L	13040 L
Filling Ratio	59%	57%
Drum Drive	Slave Engine/PTO Option	P.T.O. /Slave Engine
Shell Thickness	4-6 mm	NA
Drum diameter	2200 mm	2267 mm

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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 85 VS Conmat MR 70XL Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 85

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Conmat MR 70XL

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Particulars	Sunbeam 85	Conmat MR 70XL

Conmat MR 70XL vs Sunbeam 85: Named Engine or Bigger Load

The Conmat MR 70XL carries just over 7 m³ and runs a named 70 HP Kirloskar HA 494 engine, so a buyer knows exactly what power plant sits under the hood. The Sunbeam 85 steps up to an 8.0 m³ capacity with a stronger 108.6 HP engine, better suited to highway and bridge work where trip count matters more than a named engine brand. Both mixers spin their drum at up to 0-14 rpm, so mixing speed is not the deciding factor here.

Water handling is clearer on the Sunbeam 85, which lists a 3.5 bar pump pressure with a 400 L/min outlet and a bigger 14,200-litre geometric volume. The Conmat MR 70XL carries a 450-litre water tank but does not publish pump pressure or outlet figures. Compare both against the field on the concrete mixer hub, and read the concrete mixer types guide for a plain look at how mixer capacity is usually matched to project size.

Conmat MR 70XL Transit Mixer

Pros:

Nominal capacity of over 7 cu m suited for higher volume batching
Reliable transport for concrete materials
Rotates at 0-14 rpm, providing consistent mixing
Equipped with a 450 L water tank capacity
Powered by a 70 HP Kirloskar HA 494 engine

Cons:

Length of Mixer Sub-Frame not available
Mixer Weight with Concrete is not specified
Shell Thickness is not provided
Water pump pressure and outlet details are missing
Over Hang measurement is not disclosed

Sunbeam 85 Transit Mixer

Pros:

Handles an 8.0 cu m capacity, ideal for large projects such as highways and bridges
Available in variable sizes (6500 mm / 6300 mm length, 2450 mm / 2300 mm width)
Features a higher engine power of 108.6 HP
Water pump pressure of 3.5 bar with a high water pump outlet of 400 L/min
Offers a bigger geometric volume of 14200 L for increased workload

Cons:

Heavier empty mixer weight (4450 kg) which might affect fuel efficiency
Shell thickness varies from 4-6 mm
Engine make is not specified
Mixer Weight with Concrete is not provided
Water Line Volume information is absent

Closing Recommendation

If a known engine brand and dependable parts support matter most to your fleet, the Conmat MR 70XL gives you that clarity. If your projects need more concrete per trip and stronger engine power, the Sunbeam 85 is built for that scale. So match the machine to your work: Conmat MR 70XL for buyers who want a named, proven engine, Sunbeam 85 for large-volume highway and bridge projects.