Boom Pump Applications

Because of its speed and high-volume capacity, a concrete boom pump will usually be the best choice if you have a large-scale project that requires a lot of concrete, such as the construction of an apartment building or another large facility. Similarly, if the construction site has a lot of obstacles you need to work around (like bridges or other structures), a concrete boom pump would be your best option.
Line Pump Advantages

A concrete line pump is a long hose attached to a stationary pump mounted on a trailer. This hose allows you to more easily direct the concrete pour and is great for horizontal pumping, as you can extend the hose virtually as long as you need it. Concrete line pumps are also much smaller and more compact than their boom pump counterparts, making them much easier to transport and maneuver around a job site.
Line Pump Applications

Because of its flexibility and lower-volume capacity, you will more commonly use a concrete line pump for pouring concrete on smaller residential jobs, like building a swimming pool or repaving a driveway. You may also find yourself using a line pump as opposed to a boom pump in smaller areas or areas with more obstacles where a boom pump wouldn’t fit.
Concrete Boom Pump vs. Line Pump: Summary

In summary, if you are doing a larger project or a commercial project where you need to pump a lot of concrete fast, you probably want a boom pump, which can spit out over 150 cubic yards of concrete per hour. Boom pumps are also a better fit for big commercial jobs because they can reach higher into the air and because they tend to be a bit more expensive than line pumps.

In contrast, if you are doing a smaller commercial job or a residential job, a line pump is usually a better choice. You have more flexibility as to where you can deliver the concrete and you will save money relative to a boom pump. The concrete does not pour as fast, but it will usually be sufficient for the needs of a smaller project.

For more information about boom pumps, line pumps, concrete pumping in general, or to inquire about pump rental, contact us now at Dynamic Concrete Pumping.