Concrete Placement Where Chute Trucks Cannot Reach
Conveyor Truck in Watkins and surrounding areas for backyard slabs, basement floors, and elevated pours blocked by fences or structures
Backyard slabs, lake home builds, and confined rural sites throughout Wright, Stearns, Kandiyohi, McLeod, and Meeker Counties frequently present access limitations that prevent a standard ready mix truck from discharging directly at the pour location. West Central Ready Mix Sand and Gravel operates a conveyor truck with 52-foot reach, designed specifically for these situations. The conveyor can clear standard residential fences, garage walls, and other obstructions, placing concrete precisely where it needs to go without manual wheelbarrowing or pump truck coordination.
The truck positions itself as close to the site as access allows, then extends the conveyor over or around obstacles to deliver concrete directly to the forms. This eliminates the physical labor and time required to move concrete by hand from a street-side truck to a backyard or basement location.
Request a free estimate to evaluate site access and confirm whether a conveyor truck is needed for your pour location.
How the Conveyor Solves Access Problems
The conveyor extends from the rear of the truck and pivots to angle over fences, sheds, or other barriers that would block a standard chute discharge. The operator controls the conveyor position and discharge rate, allowing the concrete to be placed in specific sections of the form without overfilling or spilling outside the work area. This precision is especially useful for basement floors, detached garage slabs, and elevated decks or patios where access is restricted on multiple sides.
West Central Ready Mix Sand and Gravel schedules conveyor truck pours for sites throughout the Paynesville and Lake Koronis area, where backyard lake home projects and rural builds often require placement solutions that standard trucks cannot provide. Once the pour is complete, you see a finished slab in a location that would have required hours of manual labor to reach with wheelbarrows or significant additional cost for pump truck rental.
The conveyor truck carries the same ready mix batched for standard pours, so the concrete strength, finish, and curing process remain identical. The difference is in how the material reaches the forms, not in the quality or performance of the mix itself.
What to Know Before Scheduling a Conveyor Pour
Contractors and homeowners planning pours in tight or elevated locations across central Minnesota often ask about conveyor truck capabilities and how to prepare the site for delivery.
How far can the conveyor reach?
The conveyor extends 52 feet from the truck, which allows it to clear most residential fences, garages, and single-story structures without difficulty.
What types of sites benefit most from a conveyor truck?
Backyard slabs, basement floors, detached garage pours, and elevated patios where a standard chute truck cannot position close enough to discharge directly into the forms.
Does the conveyor truck cost more than a standard ready mix delivery?
Conveyor truck service typically includes an additional charge to cover the specialized equipment and operator time. Calling ahead to discuss your site access allows the team to confirm pricing based on pour size and location.
How much space does the truck need to set up?
The truck requires street or driveway access with sufficient clearance to position and stabilize the conveyor. Overhead obstacles like low tree branches or power lines may limit setup options in some locations around Watkins and surrounding areas.
Can the conveyor place concrete on a slope or elevated deck?
Yes, the conveyor can angle upward to place concrete on elevated surfaces or slopes, as long as the reach distance and pour height fall within the equipment's range.
West Central Ready Mix Sand and Gravel is a locally and family-owned supplier serving central Minnesota with insured service and customer-focused scheduling. Call to review your site layout, confirm conveyor truck availability, and arrange delivery timing for your backyard or confined pour location.