Sunbeam 85 XL VS Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2) Transit Mixer

Sunbeam 85 XL vs Schwing Stetter AM 9 (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 (9 m³ vs 9.0 m³), Mixer Weight (5280 kg vs 4850 kg), Capacity (14600 L vs 15850 L). The other 5 specs are the same.

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

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Sunbeam 85 XL

Drum Size

9 m³
Mixer Weight

5280 kg
Capacity

14600 L
Filling Ratio

61%
Water Tank

600 L
RPM

0-14 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2)

Drum Size

9.0 m³
Mixer Weight

4850 kg
Capacity

15850 L
Filling Ratio

57%
Water Tank

650 L
RPM

0-12 rpm

Standard Transit Mixer

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What's different: Sunbeam 85 XL vs Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2)

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

Spec	Sunbeam 85 XL	Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2)
Brand	Sunbeam Transit mixer	Schwing Stetter Transit mixer
Drum Size	9 m³	9.0 m³
Mixer Weight	5280 kg	4850 kg
Capacity	14600 L	15850 L
Filling Ratio	61%	57%
Water Tank	600 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 XL VS Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2) Transit Mixer

Specs from OEM brochures · comparison updated Aug 2026

Sunbeam 85 XL

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Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2)

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Particulars	Sunbeam 85 XL	Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2)

Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2) vs Sunbeam 85 XL: Which One to Buy?

Both the Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2) and the Sunbeam 85 XL carry the same 9.0 cubic metre nominal load for large-scale concrete work. The AM 9 (C2) has a bigger drum and a wider body for stability, while the Sunbeam 85 XL offers a clearly stated water system, with set pump pressure and flow, plus a choice of shell thickness.

If you run big infrastructure jobs and want the largest drum volume with a wide, stable body, the AM 9 (C2) is built for that scale. If your crew wants a mixer with a well-defined water system for consistent mixing, and some choice in shell thickness to match your routes, the Sunbeam 85 XL gives you more to work with there. Visit the concrete mixer hub or read the concrete mixer buying guide to compare more models.

Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2) Transit Mixer

Pros:

High-volume delivery with 9.0 m³ nominal filling capacity
Large geometric volume of 15850 L
Higher engine power of 106 HP
Wide mixer width of 2450 mm for stability

Cons:

Higher empty mixer weight of 4850 kg might affect payload
Water pump pressure and outlet information not provided
Shell thickness not specified

Sunbeam 85 XL Transit Mixer

Pros:

Nominal capacity of 9.0 m³ suitable for large-scale projects
Faster rotation speed at 0-14 rpm for quick mixing
Clearly specified water pump pressure at 4 bar and outlet at 560 L/min
Variety in shell thickness options (4-5-6-8 mm)

Cons:

Slightly less engine power at 108.6 HP compared to AM 9 (C2)
Narrower drum diameter at 2200 mm
Lower water tank capacity at 600 L

Closing Recommendation

Pick the Schwing Stetter AM 9 (C2) if your job needs the biggest drum and a wide, stable body for large infrastructure work. Pick the Sunbeam 85 XL if your crew values a clearly defined water system and a choice of shell thickness. So match the machine to your work: AM 9 (C2) for maximum drum size and stability, Sunbeam 85 XL for a well-defined water system.