Concrete at $81 per Yard: Breaking Down the Frumecar Concrete Batch Plant ROI

For established contractors and concrete producers, owning your own batch plant isn’t just about convenience. It’s about reducing cost per yard, gaining control over your schedule, and improving long-term margins.

The Frumecar Wet 1000C is a high-output concrete plant built for serious production. Below, we walk through a real-world Return On Investment (ROI) scenario based on producing 17,000 cubic yards of concrete. Then we break down how to evaluate investment potential, breakeven points, and whether this machine fits your operation.

What It Costs to Produce Your Own Concrete

In this example, a customer needs to make 17,000 cubic yards of concrete for their construction project. Machinery Partner recommended the customer the Frumecar Wet 1000C concrete batch plant as an alternative to ready-mix. This batch plant was selected for the customer based on their specific needs, including mix and output requirements. Machinery Partner then set about calculating the return on investment for the customer if they decided to choose a batch plant instead of relying on ready-mix. The costs assume conservative numbers for material, energy, labor, and upkeep.

Estimated total production cost to produce 17,000 yd³: $1,384,820

• Est cost per yd³: $81.46
• Est time to produce: 327 hours
• Est return on investment: ~$825k savings vs purchasing ready mix @ $130 per yd³
• Break-even point: Machine becomes profitable after 6,000 yd³

If the same volume is purchased from a ready mix supplier at $130 per yard, the cost jumps to $2,210,000. That’s a savings of more than $825,000.

Cost Breakdown per Cubic Yard

Throughput and timeline

Breakeven volume: The plant becomes profitable after 6,000 yd³.

*Pricing note: These numbers reflect costs and tariffs at the time of writing. Equipment pricing may change. For current pricing, always check the Frumecar Wet 1000C product page or speak with our team.

When Does Owning a Batch Plant Make Sense?

Running a plant like the Frumecar Wet 1000C concrete batch plant makes sense if:

• You expect to pour more than 6,000 yd³
• You want better control over delivery and mix scheduling
• You’re seeing margin pressure from high ready-mix costs
• You have ongoing or repeat-pour projects

Once you clear the breakeven volume, every yard you pour is direct savings. On top of that, you take back control over timing, quality, and logistics.

Other Benefits Beyond Cost per Yard

• Scheduling flexibility: Pour when you want without waiting on dispatch
• Mix control: Fine-tune specs without added cost
• Efficiency: Reduce downtime and waiting charges
• Tax advantages: Eligible for Section 179 and potential depreciation

Who Should Consider the Frumecar Wet 1000C

This is a perfect choice for companies that need serious output, including:

• Civil contractors working on roads, bridges, or site development
• Precasters producing slabs, panels, and columns
• General contractors managing multi-phase pours
• Ready mix producers looking to increase volume or upgrade old equipment

Get a Custom ROI Breakdown For Your Concrete Project

Every project is different. Material costs, labor rates, and production schedules all affect ROI. Our team can help you build a custom model based on your actual numbers.

Request a quote and personalized ROI analysis - call Machinery Partner on 888-297-0623 for your free ROI report.

We’ll help you:

• Size the right plant for your needs
• Estimate your breakeven point
• Review lead times and financing options
• Plan for maintenance and spare parts