Toro mortar mixers

Words: Dan KamysToro’s new line of mortar mixers are built for light-, medium- and heavy-duty jobs with durable construction, an easy-to-clean design, and simple maintenance. Based on high-quality, proven designs from its acquisition of Stone Construction Equipment products, the Toro mortar mixer has six-, eight-, 11- and 12-cubic-foot batch capacities.

The Toro line features the MMX-1158H-S mortar mixer, which offers contractors an extreme-duty mixer with a unique drum profile and patented paddle configuration to mix mortar quickly and completely. With a batch capacity of up to 11 cubic feet of material, a Honda GX240 engine, and a steel drum, this model is great for jobsites on which time is critical or for specialty mix applications. Select from either a pintle, stamped or forged tow pole hitch option to customize your mortar mixer for your towing needs, and maximize your jobsite efficiency.

For more information, specifications and to download literature, visit www.toro.com/rental.
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