Sunbeam 85 VS Putzmeister P8 PTO Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 85 vs Putzmeister P8 PTO: the two differ on 33 of 41 listed specs. The main differences are Brand (Sunbeam Transit mixer vs Putzmeister Transit mixer), Drum Size (8 m³ vs 8.0 m³), Mixer Weight (4450 kg vs 4200 kg), Capacity (14200 L vs 14250 L). The other 8 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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Putzmeister P8 PTO

Drum Size

8.0 m³
Mixer Weight

4200 kg
Capacity

14250 L
Filling Ratio

56.10%
Water Tank

500 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Sunbeam 85 vs Putzmeister P8 PTO

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

Spec	Sunbeam 85	Putzmeister P8 PTO
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Putzmeister Transit mixer
Drum Size	8 m³	8.0 m³
Mixer Weight	4450 kg	4200 kg
Capacity	14200 L	14250 L
Filling Ratio	59%	56.10%
Water Tank	450 L	500 L
Drum Drive	Slave Engine/PTO Option	EPTO
Water Line Volume	NA	8970 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 85 VS Putzmeister P8 PTO Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 85

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Putzmeister P8 PTO

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Particulars	Sunbeam 85	Putzmeister P8 PTO

Putzmeister P8 PTO vs Sunbeam 85: Raw Power or Fuller Loads

Both the Putzmeister P8 PTO and the Sunbeam 85 hold a nominal 8.0 m³ capacity, but they get there differently. The Putzmeister runs a far stronger 279 HP engine and a larger 14,250-litre drum volume, with an EPTO drum drive built for demanding, steady batching. Its filling ratio sits lower, at 56.10%, meaning less of the drum's total volume is used per load compared with the Sunbeam 85's 59% filling ratio.

The Sunbeam 85 also publishes a clear water pump pressure spec and a water meter scale, giving a crew precise control over water dosing during mixing. The Putzmeister carries a larger 500-litre water tank against 450 litres on the Sunbeam, useful when a site needs more water on hand between fills. See both against the field on the concrete mixer hub, and the concrete mixer types guide covers the basics if you are still narrowing down capacity needs.

Putzmeister P8 PTO Transit Mixer

Pros:

Larger geometric volume of 14250 L
Higher engine power of 279 HP
Slightly wider drum diameter of 2260 mm
EPTO drum drive for efficient operation
Larger water tank capacity of 500 L

Cons:

Heavier empty mixer weight of 4200 kg
Details such as shell thickness and water pump pressure are not provided
Lower filling ratio at 56.10%

Sunbeam 85 Transit Mixer

Pros:

Comes with a water pump pressure specification
Higher filling ratio of 59%
Lighter in weight with an empty mixer weight of 4450 kg
Options for drum drive: Slave Engine/PTO
Enumerated water meter scale provided

Cons:

Lower engine power of 108.6 HP
Smaller water tank capacity at 450 L
Slightly narrower drum diameter of 2200 mm
Shell thickness specified but the range may indicate variation in models

Closing Recommendation

The Putzmeister P8 PTO leans on raw engine power and a bigger water reserve for demanding, steady batching. The Sunbeam 85 makes better use of its drum volume per load and gives a crew tighter water dosing control. So match the machine to your work: Putzmeister P8 PTO for heavy, power-driven batching, Sunbeam 85 for crews that want a higher filling ratio and precise water control.