The Maxim Truck ADVANTAGE

Front Discharge vs. Rear Discharge

Traditionally, the Ready Mix industry has used a rear discharge truck for dispensing the concrete product for all jobs. However, the future is here and technology has made it more efficient, convenient, and profitable to switch to a different style of truck - The Front Discharge Concrete Truck. Why? For all of those conventional concrete operators that don't see the true benefit of a Front Discharge Truck, here are some eye-opening advantages to the MAXIM Truck.

Pulling Into The Job Site - Not Backing In
>> Safety - see where you are going.
>> Less stress on equipment - easier to pull in loaded, back out empty.
>> Job site doesn't need to be developed to access the pour region.

Driver Control Chutes From Inside The Cab
>> Safety - improved visibility of chute and mix placement
>> Labor Savings - eliminates 1-2 men due to more efficient controls.

Accessing Hard-To-Reach Spots
>> Front Discharge trucks can go where rears cannot.
>> All Wheel Drive - easily working in mud and on rainy days.

Faster Job Turnaround Time
>> Front Discharge trucks are 20-25% more efficient.
>> 8 Front Discharge trucks can do what will take 10 Rear Discharges.

More Efficient Design
>> Front Discharges are built from the frame up to be a mixer truck.
>> Larger Capacity Barrel

Increased Business
>> Many job quotes specify Front Discharge trucks only.
>> Regain lost customer base and a competitive edge in your market.

Higher Resale Value
>> Used Front Discharge Trucks sell for much higher than Rears.
>> Front Discharges are increasing in market share, increasing value.

Added Bonuses
>> Paver option to facilitate low slump pours and curb machines.
>> Can lengthen the bridge from front axle to rear lift axle.