Sunbeam 85 VS Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 85 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 (8 m³ vs 8.0 m³), Mixer Weight (4450 kg vs 4500 kg), Capacity (14200 L vs 14170 L). The other 5 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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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 85 vs Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

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

Spec	Sunbeam 85	Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Schwing Stetter Transit mixer
Drum Size	8 m³	8.0 m³
Mixer Weight	4450 kg	4500 kg
Capacity	14200 L	14170 L
Filling Ratio	59%	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 85 VS Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 85

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Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

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Particulars	Sunbeam 85	Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2)

Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) vs Sunbeam 85: Bigger Tank or Faster Spin

Both the Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) and the Sunbeam 85 carry an 8.0 m³ nominal capacity, close in engine power at 106 HP against 108.6 HP for the Sunbeam. The real gap is rotation speed and water detail. The Sunbeam 85 spins faster, up to 0-14 rpm against 0-12 rpm on the Schwing Stetter, and lists both a shell thickness of 4-6 mm and a water pump pressure with meter scale, details the Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) listing does not carry.

The Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) answers back with a bigger water tank, at 650 litres against 450 litres on the Sunbeam 85, useful on sites running longer between refills. Its 2,738 mm mixer height may also help clear certain site restrictions. Compare both against the wider range on the concrete mixer hub, and the concrete mixer types guide is a useful read if you are still weighing which mixer detail matters most for your site.

Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) Transit Mixer

Pros:

Comes with an 8 cu m nominal capacity for efficient concrete transport
Mixer Height at 2738 mm may accommodate certain height restrictions
Higher water tank capacity at 650 L for concrete mixing operations
Engine power of 106 HP (79 kW) suited for concrete transport requirements

Cons:

Lower rotation speed of 0-12 rpm which may affect mixing efficiency
Lack of water pump pressure and water meter scale details
Shell thickness and Over Hang specifications not provided

Sunbeam 85 Transit Mixer

Pros:

Designed for large-volume batching, suitable for highways and commercial projects
Offers a higher rotation speed of 0-14 rpm for better mixing capabilities
Shell thickness provided between 4-6 mm indicates robust mixer build
Water pump pressure and water meter scale specified for accurate water dispensing

Cons:

Slightly lower engine power at 108.6 HP (81 kW), despite higher nominal filling capacity
Reduced water tank capacity at 450 L compared to its counterpart
Mixer Weight with Concrete specification not provided for total weight estimations

Closing Recommendation

With both mixers close in capacity and engine power, the real decision is what your site values day to day. A bigger onboard water tank points to the Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2). Faster drum rotation and clearer shell and water detail point to the Sunbeam 85. So match the machine to your work: Schwing Stetter AM 8 (C2) for sites needing a larger water reserve, Sunbeam 85 for faster mixing on large-volume batching.