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

Oshkosh Concrete Mixer Walk Around and Basic Operation (Cement Mixer)
Today you get a basic walk around of your average Oshkosh concrete mixer.
If you have any questions or want to know more about something specific be sure to ask!

[@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!

[@bitaexplosions9985]

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

[@gomezadams9900]

Very well explained, Thanks

[@kelz5339]

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

[@amyjojinkerson6745]

thanks and thanks for the engine hood lifting

[@Jwinter7258]

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

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Thanks 👍

[@binwashco920]

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

[@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

[@thehappytoymaker.]

Awesome

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 🥲

[@Ufcpound4pound]

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

[@karenbooth63]

A really big Concrete truck wow really big

[@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.

[@wyattmarshall7026]

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

[@mrcrowley2737]

How do you climb in that small cab?

[@alanbraden6530]

Is there more than one seat ?

[@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

[@polishkid11191]

Wheres the loading video?

[@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.

[@user-cm8ek4uk3p]

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

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

It's own weight

[@user-cm8ek4uk3p]

@@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

[@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.

[@yafuker6046]

Howdaya know how much water to add?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Roughly one second is one gallon

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@glenm5034]

What do these babies cost?

[@banasconcreteservice5533]

Too much

[@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. 🤣