Using a Hydraulic Dump PTO Concrete Mixer???

JCS_in_KY · Dec 17, 2005

I'm considering buying a PTO concrete mixer. I'm looking at the Cosmo one sold by Tractor Supply which I believe is the same mixer sold under the First Choice name. I haven't seen the mixer in person yet. The description says "Empties clean and easy with the aid of a hydraulic cylinder (included). " Is this something that I need to connect to the tractor hydraulics or is it manually operated? If it does need to run off the tractor I don't have hydraulic connections on the rear of my MF1533, can I disconnect the loader hoses and run a longer hose over the rear of the tractor and use the loader joystick to operate it? John

ronjhall · Dec 17, 2005

Here is a thread that should help you with your questions. Click Here

Deerlope · Dec 17, 2005

Yes, you will have to use the tractor hyd.I used one to do a foundation for a garage many years ago.Shoveled over 2 1/2 tandem truck loads of gravel into it. If you are going to do a lot you should try to build a hopper that you can load with the FEL. Then just back under it.

sweettractors · Dec 17, 2005

<font color="blue"> If it does need to run off the tractor I don't have hydraulic connections on the rear of my MF1533, can I disconnect the loader hoses and run a longer hose over the rear of the tractor and use the loader joystick to operate it? </font>

We have lots of customers that do that. The feedback that we are getting is that the TSC models needed a special adapter that takes the metric hose end on the mixer to male 1/2 NPT. Without the special adapter, you cant splice or adapt to sae fittings and hoses--Ken Sweet

CT_Tree_Guy · Dec 23, 2005

Hey, this thread is very timely. I have never once used my PTO, and just made a joke in another thread about getting some use out of it by getting a PTO cement mixer for making Margaritas and Pina Coladas - guaranteed to make your rig the "hit" of any party! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I understand a good "rule of thumb" is 30 PTO HP for every 100 people. Enjoy! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif