Cost vs. Efficiency: Is a Fully Automatic Self-Loading Mixer Vehicle Worth the Investment?

The fully automatic self-loading concrete mixing truck is a new type of airflow rate measuring device, and its application in engineering construction is increasingly growing in recent years. However, its high upfront investment cost has also drawn critics from the industry about its economic competitiveness when compared to standard modes of concrete production and transport. This paper is intended to make an objective analysis of the cost composition and efficiency improvement SFV, in order to judge whether to invest and provide decision reference for potential buyers.

Investment analysis of automatic self-feeding agitator transporting vehicle

The purchase cost of fully automatic self-feeding stirring transporter can be reduce more than traditional split equipment combination (like loaders, mixers, transporters). This can be attributed mainly to the following:

Design and Manufacturing Process Integration: The complicated machine structures to realize the integrated implementation of multiple functions need reasonable modular division and high-precision design, manufacturing process and components, which would increase the manufacturing costs.

The automotive need for automation and intelligent technology applications: with high-tech components such as sensors, control systems, hydraulic systems, applications of software and algorithms for automated operation system, etc.

Materials and parts selection: To avoid being compromised, often better — higher quality and higher performance — materials and parts are selected to make the vehicle, which is also another reason for the increase in production costs.

So proportionate to the return on investment, this component of the higher initial investment has to be holistically considered.

Operations cost structure and savings via automation

While the capital investment at the beginning phase is significant, the economics of fully automated self-feeding agitator carriers hinge on operating costs in the long term. It spends most of its operating expenses on:

However, there is a flip side to this, because the unit of equipment has its own “fees” which include: 1) Labor costs can be reduced – by reducing the need for manual operations, it is held through the number of operators and the “cost” of their work. At the same time, there are still costs for maintenance and personnel organization with certain skills. 2) Fuel costs are associated with the mileage of a vehicle and the intensity of the operation. There is some support for fuel economy in the form of “acidic” planning or the correct operation process. 3) High maintenance costs are associated with the complexity of mechanical structures and electronic components. But on the other hand, intelligent control systems can discover problems on the rise, carry out preventive maintenance, reduce the frequency of repairs and their costs. 4) Material costs as a result of rational metering system is reduced on waste and improve raw material utilization. Based on the foregoing, it is vital to note that all the advantages of efficiency from automation can compensate, and in some cases, even exceed any “overloads”. Law Type: Automation Implementation as a Tool for Improving Economic Performance.

Such automation can also ensure the process is stable and accurate as it minimizes human error increasing the quality and the yield of concrete production.

Towards further resource allocation 【Efficiency】 1, Reduce the number of independent equipment 2,Simple construction process 3, Optimize the resource allocation of construction site, Reduce management difficulties 【Mediation】 1.

Reduce the labor strength and enhance the operation safety: The automated ones can reduce the operator's labor strength and reduce the safety risks caused by human mistakes.

Higher project efficiencies translate into shorter project durations, lower costs/output and enhanced project profitability.

So if you look in terms of expected returns and benefits over the lifetime period of the assets (not annual), then you can actually think about areas like return on investment cycle.

Return on investment cycle and long-term benefits which you have to look at to see if this investment is good enough. Fully automatic self-feeding stirring transport vehicles.

Prolong equipment using life: There is no doubt that the application of the high quality material and professional production processes and the introduction of the intelligent maintenance system can effectively prolong the using life of the equipment and enhance the return on investment.

Improve utilization of equipment: It is versatile, it can be used in many scenarios, which helps to improve the utilization rate of equipment and shorten the payback period.

Improved proficiency, in addition to lower absolute costs, gives contractors a much-needed edge in an all-the-more serious industry.

Residual value and second-hand market:The fully automatic self-feeding stirring transport vehicle is of high technology and good maintenance; and the stable second-hand market of this kind of vehicle also further reduces the overall use cost.

On the other hand, the same as the project size, usage frequencies and difficulty of management have an effect on the ROI cycle, so it has to be evaluated individually for each case.

Correlation analysis of application scenario and investment decision

Not every case is the best for the fully automatic self-feeding stirring transporter economy. Its worth for investment will depends by the relevant condition:

For remote areas or sites where infrastructure is not perfect: Its independent production capacity can effectively solve the concrete supply problem however also can greatly reduce transportation costs, therefore it is the most suitable for such occasions.

This means that the above are small and medium-sized projects, which refers to projects with small concrete demand but high timeliness of supply, and its advantage of flexible efficiency is outstanding.

High-speed production and transfer with high accuracy to meet tight deadlines, suitable for compact facilities (limited site).

However, in terms of large and massive concrete application, the supply is more convenient, so large concrete mixing plant may be more economical. Therefore, potential pursuers are required to carry out an oriented cost-benefit ratio based on business features and project requirements.

conclusion

In summary, though the one-time investment cost of automatic self-feeding concrete mixing truck is higher, its advantages such as efficiency increasing, operating cost reducing, resources allocation optimizing, etc. and economic benefit that derive from long-term operation are massive. In small and medium-sized projects and scenarios with high efficiency and flexibility requirements, especially in remote areas, its investment value is more significant. Nonetheless the final decided investment needs to be made based on the specific situation of a project and an individual`s financial strength taking into account the outlay and growth in the future before making an informed decision.