Oshkosh Concrete Mixer Walk Around and Basic Operation (How a Cement Truck Works)

[@charleski4032]

You explain more to me then my trainer did. He never mentioned how to add water to he drum. Most crucial part. Omg some trainers are holding information back like they want you to screw up. So thanks to you I needed this entire video. Keep it up your awesome

[@e-rocf9269]

Just got hired at a mixing co and watching your videos were a huge help understanding what I should expect

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

No problem!

[@basiltaylor8910]

Very tidy Oshkosh 'S' Series front discharge concrete mixer wagon, regarding the undercarriage ,the fourth axle you said is a tag, no ,the axle described is a' pusher' because it is mounted ahead of the drive axles. In UK we have lots of wagons fitted with lifting pusher axles, single drive artic(semi) tractors , bin wagons(garbage) trucks, and long wheelbase curtainsider wagons. The pto off the KittyCat C13 has a Doxford Bibby detuning wheel to dampen out vibration to protect the hydraulic pump. On standard off the peg wagon mixers in UK the hydraulic pump is driven via a cardan shaft off the engine flywheel.

[@basiltaylor8910]

Love the sound of the air operated transfer box hi-lo switch , really cool, Judging by the placard the transfer box is permanent all wheel drive, like a Range Rover with air operated diff locks on the rear bogie (tandem axles), transfer box. When loaded on the road drive only goes to the rear most axle ,6x2 mode, full 6x6 available off road, is that right ?.

[@bitaexplosions9985]

Thank you sir for the walk through I was looking for a video exactly like this one 👌👍

[@binwashco920]

@Banas Concrete Service What is benefit of this style truck versus conventional why you decided on them?

[@Super-Bike-Joe]

Great vid. Thank you.

[@Fastcashmar]

Nice video...I'm 16 but when I turn 18 imma get my CDL to drive cement trucks and trash trucks...one question though how do you clean the inside of the drum ?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Every now and then you have to go in it with a jack hammer and a sledge hammer. There's a hatch on the side of the drum

[@Super-Bike-Joe]

Going to get my cdl (🙏) Hopefully. And wasn’t to drive one of these. Thanks for this vid.

[@christopherkelley78]

In Oklahoma my uncle did cement all his life doing dog truck driving for McAllen and I noticed that specially this year it’s our river truck wash back when I pack over the cab why? Thank you.

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

How do you know when to put the axle down and what pressure set it at

[@Order-in-Chaos]

How do you add superplacticiser to the mix? Manually or through some sort of a tank? Thanks.

[@kelz5339]

Fah that was cool bro from concrete truck driver in aotearoa new Zealand

[@justinalex1952]

Nice video, I’m going to be starting soon driving ready mix truck and want to get a better idea before I start

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Good luck! Front discharge I take it?

[@justinalex1952]

@@banasconcreteservice5533 thank you and yes front discharge

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

What part the country are you going to driving in? Bigger company, smaller one?

[@justinalex1952]

@@banasconcreteservice5533 I’m in New York, it’s for a small company. They operate in the Hudson valley. E Tetz and sons

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Oh nice. Not too too far from where we are. Seems like us North East drivers do the crazy stuff. There's a facebook group called "concrete mixer mayhem" I'd recommend. It's not mine, but it's interesting to see how people get it done elsewhere.

[@vickyfrazier5088]

Thanks for this video. I started working for a mixer company, I’m still in training but this was big help

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Glad it helped you

[@devidtheyfar686]

El Hot wheels más antiguo que tengo era este camión y después de casi 25 años descubri que era un camión real que genial!!! 👌🏻💯

[@JJason406]

I deliver heating oil now but have a interview next week for this. How long does it take to learn? looks like there is alot more to this than any other trucking job. Looks more difficult

[@gomezadams9900]

Very well explained, Thanks

[@WideAngleLuis]

It’s a little odd how the button to spin the drum is on the lever for the shoot. But anyway great video! I have an interview in a couple days. Very informative!

[@Jwinter7258]

Awesome video, a lot different than the crane carriers that roncari had years ago! Keep the videos coming

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Thanks 👍

[@АлександрКузнецов-ю8б7б]

so how the drum doesn't slip off the rollers when you pass sidehills?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

It's own weight

[@АлександрКузнецов-ю8б7б]

@@banasconcreteservice5533 Then why drum rings on new mixer trucks have some safety cover? (Don't know it's proper name)

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

They're probably just there to keep peoples fingers from getting in there

[@sdhuckaby]

How do you train new drivers?? I operate a rear-discharge now, just got 24 years in last month!😊 Seems like in the south where I'm moving to, it's mostly front-discharge, so I'm trying to get as much info as I can! Your videos are INVALUABLE, and are easing my mind with the almost inevitable change! Thank you!!😊😊😊

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Well, obviously the cabs are single seats. So training involves following the new guy in a pickup, or whatever company vehicle they use for it, and instructing the driver while on the fender at first and then along side the truck from the ground once he starts getting the hang of it. I've been doing the training now for our new drivers. First day with me is me operating the truck and having him sit on the fender and watch as I explain what I'm doing.

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

There are trainer front discharge trucks, they allow a second guy to ride shotgun. Not every company has them though as they're expensive to keep around.

[@lockedin4445]

I trained in a 2 man Oshkosh. It’s pretty old and they said the company stopped making them 🥲

[@amyjojinkerson6745]

thanks and thanks for the engine hood lifting

[@polishkid11191]

Wheres the loading video?

[@wyattmarshall7026]

Would you be able to get hired by a concrete mixer company straight out of cdl school?

[@aspenessis]

I"ll be driving that same truck very soon. Is there any room behind the seat for a lunch box ? or bottles of water ?/

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

yeah there's just enough space for that. I usually keep my water bottle in the cubby space next to the seat

[@mrcrowley2737]

How do you climb in that small cab?

[@karenbooth63]

A really big Concrete truck wow really big

[@alanbraden6530]

Is there more than one seat ?

[@thehappytoymaker.]

Awesome

[@glenm5034]

What do these babies cost?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Too much

[@justinalex1952]

Do you have a lower or raise hopper button? I’ve seen them in other trucks and wonder why you would need to use this button

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Our trucks don't. That options keeps things cleaner and can let stiffer concrete come out of the truck easier.

[@justinalex1952]

Do you use ELD or paper log?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

no not required

[@thechad74]

Logs are only required for travel over 100 miles as the crow Flys. We never go that far

[@yafuker6046]

Howdaya know how much water to add?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Roughly one second is one gallon

[@Bubbleskittymaster]

How easy would you say is it to operate this rig?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

It takes a decent amount of practice to get the hang of it initially. It'll also take a good season before you're comfortable with all the situations that you'll get put in.

[@Bubbleskittymaster]

@@banasconcreteservice5533 ok thanks for the tip I want to get into this type of job so if I am a signed one these trucks i know what to do

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

No problem. if you have any questions feel free to ask.

[@Bubbleskittymaster]

@@banasconcreteservice5533 thanks man we need more people like you on KZbin. Not like the Paul brotherz

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

You're welcome. No problem!

[@thundergrundle89]

Man y'all got it made we only get 150 gallons lol. Also I absolutely hate the hood lifter on Oshkosh trucks. Such a pain in the morning with no air pressure.

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

There are companies out there with 250 and 300 gallon tanks even!

[@sdhuckaby]

Out where I am, another company wants to squeeze in another half yard , so they went with super singles instead of duallies, and went down to a 80 gallon tank!! We run 125 gallons.

[@jdirt1982]

No tag axle ??

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Not required here. I can haul 11 yards with this setup here in this area.

[@alexp-d3t]

@@banasconcreteservice5533 and in other states you may need 5, 6, or 7 axles.

[@psidvicious]

Excellent walk around tutorial. Watching a few of your videos today and you have to STOP saying “nothing special here/there”. If anyone watches this video, it’s bcz they think it’s pretty cool and kinda ‘special’. *Video Idea - Make a video on some of the admixtures you guys use in your mixes. I’ve always heard that the water reducers are pretty close to the same chemical make-up as dish soap. Any truth to this?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

fair enough, most of things I brushed over are a few of the normal big truck equipment. Yes water reducers are very similar to dish soaps. If you're mixing concrete yourself out of a bag, you can add dish soap to it to bring the slump up a little without adding a bunch of water for example.

[@michaelnewell6243]

To many nothing special said. These components are important

[@backspacecows01]

I see no advantage in having the watertank plumbed that way. Thats not factory.

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

You're right, it's not factory. It's easy to fill this way though. Superior to factory in my opinion.

[@chadlawe2828]

dudes a nothing special kinda guy lol, that is all special dude. 🤣

[@jameskerrigan2997]

Nothing special there 😂