Maintenance of Small Concrete Mixer Trucks

Determine maintenance intervals reasonably. Maintenance intervals refer to the mileage or time elapsed between service sessions. In practice, owners should adjust these intervals based on the manufacturer's recommendations while considering the vehicle's specific technical condition and operating environment. Generally, new vehicles driven under favorable road conditions do not require overly frequent maintenance; adhering to the manufacturer's specified intervals as an upper limit is sufficient. Conversely, if the vehicle is in poor technical condition or operates under harsh conditions, maintenance intervals should be shortened accordingly.
Take full advantage of free inspections. Free inspection campaigns organized by concrete mixer truck manufacturers are highly beneficial for owners. These events allow owners to have their vehicles thoroughly checked, enabling the timely detection and resolution of potential faults, thereby avoiding high repair costs in the future.
Minimize the disassembly and overhaul of major assemblies. Many concrete mixer truck owners find that once a major assembly is disassembled for repair, the vehicle often suffers from a cascade of subsequent issues, leading to an early entry into a cycle of frequent repairs. This phenomenon is primarily attributed to factors such as the mechanic's assembly skills and the quality of replacement parts. Therefore, it is best to avoid disassembling major assemblies whenever possible. Instead, utilize advanced maintenance equipment and techniques to perform "non-disassembly" maintenance. This prevents unnecessary damage to assemblies and components, improves maintenance quality, and ultimately reduces overall repair costs.
Maintenance of the Drive System
The drive system is responsible for rotating the concrete mixing drum; it consists of a power take-off (PTO) unit, universal shaft, hydraulic pump, hydraulic motor, control valve, hydraulic oil tank, and cooling system. If this system fails and ceases operation, the mixing drum will stop turning. This results in the loss of the concrete load; in severe cases, the concrete may solidify inside the drum, potentially rendering the entire mixer truck a total loss.