Description
Six cubic feet of drum volume and a 5.5-HP Honda gas engine deliver dependable concrete production on remote construction sites. The Crown C6-CGH5 Towable Concrete Mixer mixes four cubic feet of wet aggregate concrete per batch. Small crews pour pads fast. Drum tilt control requires strong arm grip when dumping stiff low-slump concrete.
Heavy welded steel plate forms the six-cubic-foot drum with replaceable internal steel mixing blades to withstand sharp stone wear. Power comes from an overhead-valve Honda GX160 gas motor producing 4.8 net horsepower. An enclosed cast-iron ring gear and drive pinion transfer torque to the drum trunnion. The trailer chassis features leaf-spring suspension and a pintle eye hitch. Net machine weight sits at 640 lbs with dimensions measuring 48 inches wide by 78 inches long by 56 inches high.
Key Features of Crown 609856P
Small concrete contractors buy Crown 609856P mixers when commercial concrete mixer pricing requires dependable towable durability. This unit pours post footings, fence piers, sidewalk repairs, curb sections, and small slabs.
- Six-cubic-foot drum capacity produces four cubic feet of wet gravel concrete per batch.
- Honda GX160 gas engine provides fast recoil starts and steady power on remote jobsites.
- Cast-iron ring gear and pinion teeth resist abrasive aggregate wear without tooth fracture.
- Internal steel mixing blades lift stone aggregate to eliminate unmixed sand pockets.
- Multi-position dump wheel allows controlled pouring into wheelbarrows or footing holes.
- Leaf spring axle suspension cushions internal drive gears during highway towing behind trucks.
- Commercial pintle ring hitch attaches securely to truck pintle hooks for safe highway travel.
Drum Ring Gear Bench Diagnostics
Tachometers measure drum rotation at 26 RPM under a 550-pound wet aggregate concrete charge. The commercial Honda GX160 engine drops 105 RPM under peak gravel churning resistance. Ring gear backlash measures 0.020 inches on bench inspection without binding. Trunnion bearings show zero axial play after two hours of non-stop load testing. Drum surface temperatures remain cool at 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Drive pinion seals show zero oil leakage during hot summer bench load tests. Frame welds maintain structural integrity under maximum batch stress.
Concrete Usability Drum Upkeep Procedures
The hand dump wheel gives the mixer tender solid leverage when pouring wet stone concrete into narrow wheelbarrow tubs. The pintle tongue swings free of truck bumpers during sharp backing turns. Do not buy this mixer for fine plaster or lime mortar requiring tight rubber paddle wipers.
- Apply open gear lubricant to the drum ring gear teeth each work week.
- Rinse out the drum interior with gravel and hose water right after pouring.
- Check trailer tire air pressure and pintle eye bolts each month.
Factory Warranty Tow Package Scope
Crown covers this concrete mixer with a 1-Year manufacturer warranty, while Honda protects the GX160 engine with a 3-Year commercial warranty. The towable factory package contains the complete mixer, pintle towing tongue, safety chains, DOT highway lights, engine spark plug wrench, and printed service documentation.