UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 VS Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Concrete Mixer

₹ 27 – 30 Lakhs^*

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2

Drum Size

3.2 m³
Engine

KOEL 48 BHP
Water Tank

NA
Max. Speed

20 km/h
Gradeability

NA
Drive

4 Wheel Drive

Self Loading

₹ 30 – 32 Lakhs^*

Apollo Carmix 23 FX

Drum Size

2.3 m³
Engine

KOEL 49 HP
Water Tank

2 × 225 L
Max. Speed

27 km/h
Gradeability

16° - 17°
Drive

4 Wheel Drive

Self Loading

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Key Highlights	UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 VS Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Concrete Mixer

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2

₹ 27 – 30 Lakhs

Apollo Carmix 23 FX

₹ 30 – 32 Lakhs

Particulars	UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX

Overview Summary

The UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 and Apollo Carmix 23 FX are both self-loading concrete mixers designed for efficient on-site operation. The UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 offers agile operation with four-wheel steering, while the Apollo Carmix 23 FX has a slightly more powerful engine and higher max speed, along with larger tanks for fuel and water.

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2

Pros:

Features four-wheel steering for better maneuverability
Joystick loading and hydrostatic drive for ease of use
Can reach a max speed of 20 km/h

Cons:

Lower drum capacity of 3.2 m³ compared to Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Missing gradeability specification
Weighing technology not specified

Apollo Carmix 23 FX

Pros:

Slightly more powerful engine with 49 HP
Higher max speed of 27 km/h and known gradeability of 16° - 17°
Larger fuel and water tanks for longer operation without refills

Cons:

Smaller drum capacity of 2.3 m³ compared to UNIVERSAL SLM - 2
Heavier unladen weight could impact maneuverability
Higher cost compared to UNIVERSAL SLM - 2

Closing Recommendation

If maneuverability and ease of operation are top priorities, the UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 might be the better choice. However, for those who value engine power, higher speed, and longer operation times between refills, the Apollo Carmix 23 FX would be recommended, albeit at a slightly higher price point.

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 Vs Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Price, Technical Specifications & Features


Brand	Universal Transit mixer	Apollo Carmix Transit mixer
Type	Self Loading	Self Loading
Ex-Showroom Price	₹ 27 – 30 Lakhs	₹ 30 – 32 Lakhs
Drum Size	3.2 m³	2.3 m³
Engine	KOEL 48 BHP	KOEL 49 HP
Water Tank	NA	2 × 225 L
Max.Speed	27 km/h	27 km/h
Gradeability	16° - 17°	16° - 17°
Drive	4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Quick Overview:	The Universal SLM-2 integrates four-wheel steering, joystick loading, and hydrostatic drive into a compact package for agile, single-operator concrete mixing.	Apollo Carmix 23 FX self-loading concrete mixer ensures precise aggregate loading via hydraulically articulated shovel and ergonomic panel for efficient small-site operation.

Overview Summary

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2

Pros:

Features four-wheel steering for better maneuverability
Joystick loading and hydrostatic drive for ease of use
Can reach a max speed of 20 km/h

Cons:

Lower drum capacity of 3.2 m³ compared to Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Missing gradeability specification
Weighing technology not specified

Apollo Carmix 23 FX

Pros:

Slightly more powerful engine with 49 HP
Higher max speed of 27 km/h and known gradeability of 16° - 17°
Larger fuel and water tanks for longer operation without refills

Cons:

Smaller drum capacity of 2.3 m³ compared to UNIVERSAL SLM - 2
Heavier unladen weight could impact maneuverability
Higher cost compared to UNIVERSAL SLM - 2

Closing Recommendation

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 Vs Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Price, Technical Specifications & Features

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Brand
Universal Transit mixer	Apollo Carmix Transit mixer
Type
Self Loading	Self Loading
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 27 – 30 Lakhs	₹ 30 – 32 Lakhs
Drum Size
3.2 m³	2.3 m³
Engine
KOEL 48 BHP	KOEL 49 HP
Water Tank
NA	2 × 225 L
Max. Speed
20 km/h	27 km/h
Gradeability
NA	16° - 17°
Drive
4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Quick Overview:
The Universal SLM-2 integrates four-wheel steering, joystick loading, and hydrostatic drive into a compact package for agile, single-operator concrete mixing.	Apollo Carmix 23 FX self-loading concrete mixer ensures precise aggregate loading via hydraulically articulated shovel and ergonomic panel for efficient small-site operation.

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 Vs Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Key Highlights

	UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Engine Make	KOEL	Kirloskar 4R810T
Fuel Tank	NA	95 L
Hydraulic Tank	NA	70 L
Bucket Capacity	320 L	400 L
Water Pump Capacity	450 L/min	NA
Drum Rotation Speed	NA	0-18 rpm
Overall Length	6360 mm	6400 mm
Overall Width	2300 mm	2190 mm
Overall Height	2800 mm	3470 mm
Tyres	405/20-20 14 PR Tubeless – MT54 Pattern.	12.5-20 PR 12

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 Vs Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Key Highlights

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Engine Make
KOEL	Kirloskar 4R810T
Fuel Tank
NA	95 L
Hydraulic Tank
NA	70 L
Bucket Capacity
320 L	400 L
Water Pump Capacity
450 L/min	NA
Drum Rotation Speed
NA	0-18 rpm
Overall Length
6360 mm	6400 mm
Overall Width
2300 mm	2190 mm
Overall Height
2800 mm	3470 mm
Tyres
405/20-20 14 PR Tubeless – MT54 Pattern.	12.5-20 PR 12

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 Vs Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Specifications

Engine

	UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Engine Make	KOEL	Kirloskar 4R810T
Engine Type	BS III	BSV - Water cooled; Turbo Charged
Max. Power	48 BHP (35.8 kW) @ 2300 rpm	49 HP (36.5 kW) @ 2200 RPM

Drive & Control

	UNIVERSAL SLM – 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Transmission Type	4WD; 4-Speed Auto Hydrostatic 2-speed electro-hydraulic control	Electric‑servo travel; 4WD/4WS reversible
Steering Type	Fully Hydraulic; 3-Type Steering System	Hydraulic; 3-Way
Drive Type	4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Brake	hand operation., Totally enclosed with oil bath Disc Brakes; Parking Brakes Mechanical	Oil‑bath built‑in disc brakes
Max. Speed	20 km/h	27 km/h
Gradeability	NA	16° - 17°

Mixer

	UNIVERSAL SLM – 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Drum Capacity	3.2 m³	2.3 m³
Drum Slewing Degree	270 °	NA
Drum Rotation Speed	NA	0-18 rpm
Bucket Capacity	320 L	400 L
Fuel Tank	NA	95 L
Water Tank Capacity	NA	2 × 225 L
Water Pump Capacity	450 L/min	NA
Weight Unladen**	5000 kg	5600 kg
Weighing Technology	NA	Load-Cell

Dimensions

	UNIVERSAL SLM – 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Overall Length	6360 mm	6400 mm
Overall Width	2300 mm	2190 mm
Overall Height	2800 mm	3470 mm
Tyres	405/20-20 14 PR Tubeless – MT54 Pattern.	12.5-20 PR 12
Ground Clearance	NA	385 mm

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2 Vs Apollo Carmix 23 FX Self Loading Specifications

Engine

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Engine Make
KOEL	Kirloskar 4R810T
Engine Type
BS III	BSV - Water cooled; Turbo Charged
Max. Power
48 BHP (35.8 kW) @ 2300 rpm	49 HP (36.5 kW) @ 2200 RPM

Drive & Control

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Transmission Type
4WD; 4-Speed Auto Hydrostatic 2-speed electro-hydraulic control	Electric‑servo travel; 4WD/4WS reversible
Steering Type
Fully Hydraulic; 3-Type Steering System	Hydraulic; 3-Way
Drive Type
4 Wheel Drive	4 Wheel Drive
Brake
hand operation., Totally enclosed with oil bath Disc Brakes; Parking Brakes Mechanical	Oil‑bath built‑in disc brakes
Max. Speed
20 km/h	27 km/h
Gradeability
NA	16° - 17°

Mixer

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Drum Capacity
3.2 m³	2.3 m³
Drum Slewing Degree
270 °	NA
Drum Rotation Speed
NA	0-18 rpm
Bucket Capacity
320 L	400 L
Fuel Tank
NA	95 L
Water Tank Capacity
NA	2 × 225 L
Water Pump Capacity
450 L/min	NA
Weight Unladen**
5000 kg	5600 kg
Weighing Technology
NA	Load-Cell

Dimensions

UNIVERSAL SLM - 2	Apollo Carmix 23 FX
Overall Length
6360 mm	6400 mm
Overall Width
2300 mm	2190 mm
Overall Height
2800 mm	3470 mm
Tyres
405/20-20 14 PR Tubeless – MT54 Pattern.	12.5-20 PR 12
Ground Clearance
NA	385 mm