Portable asphalt plants offer foundation-free setup, containerized shipping, and towable mobility for fast, efficient hot-mix production anywhere. As global road construction shifts toward pavement maintenance and short-term regional projects, traditional fixed asphalt plants are simply too expensive to build and slow to relocate. To solve these challenges, AIMIX offers flexible asphalt production solutions helping you eliminate heavy civil costs, move seamlessly between sites, and maximize project ROI.
With hundreds of successful installations across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, AIMIX portable asphalt plants have earned widespread recognition from international contractors and government road authorities. Built to strict CE, ISO standards, our portable asphalt mixing plants consistently deliver rapid setup, zero-foundation convenience, and reliable hot-mix production—even under extreme climates and tough geographic conditions. Discover how our portable asphalt production equipment operates on real-world job sites around the globe:
Portable asphalt plants are best suited for projects where asphalt production needs to move with the construction work. They are ideal for remote locations, temporary projects, multi-site construction, and sites with limited infrastructure. Their portable design allows contractors to transport, install, operate, and relocate the same asphalt plant as project requirements change.
Remote roads, mining areas, energy projects, and islands may have limited access to commercial asphalt supplies. Portable asphalt plants enable on-site hot-mix production, reducing long-distance transportation, temperature loss, and supply delays.
Road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects may require asphalt production at different locations. Portable asphalt plants support easy transportation and repeated relocation, allowing reusing the same plant across multiple project sites.
Temporary worksites, undeveloped areas, and locations where permanent construction is impractical can benefit from portable asphalt plants. Their foundation-free or reduced-foundation design simplifies site preparation and reduces permanent infrastructure requirements.
Selecting the ideal portable asphalt mixing plant for sale depends on your capacity needs, asphalt recipe specs, and required relocation frequency. AIMIX provides three dedicated portable asphalt plants (ALYQ, ALYT, and ALB Series) engineered with foundation-free structures and rapid-relocation capabilities to ensure immediate ROI on flexible job sites.
Core Portable Features:
Core Portable Features:
Core Portable Features:
After comparing the three portable asphalt plant types, the next step is to check their models, production capacity, and key specifications. The tables below provide detailed data for each series, helping you compare available configurations and select a portable asphalt plant for sale that matches your required output and project conditions.
| Model | ALYQ60 | ALYQ80 | ALYQ100 | ALYQ120 | ALYQ160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 60TPH | 80TPH | 100TPH | 120TPH | 160TPH |
| Mixer capacity | 800kg | 1200kg | 1300kg | 1700kg | 2200kg |
| Mixing cycle | 45s | 45s | 45s | 45s | 45s |
| Gasoline Power(kW) | 54 | 63.5 | 104.5 | 125 | 157.5 |
| Coal Power(kW) | 75 | 86.5 | 127.5 | 169 | 205 |
| filter area | 370㎡ | 420㎡ | 480㎡ | 510㎡ | 620㎡ |
| Model | ALYT20 | ALYT40 | ALYT60 | ALYT80 | ALYT100 | ALYT120 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output | 20t/h | 45t/h | 60t/h | 80t/h | 100t/h | 120t/h |
| Power | 34kw | 65kw | 105kw | 135kw | 170kw | 200KW |
| Cold Aggregate Feeding System | 3.5m³×1 | 4m³×4 | 4m³×4 | 6.5m³×4 | 6.5m³×4 | 6.5m³×4 |
| Finihsed Asphalt Storage Bin | 2m³ | 2.5m³ | 4.5m³ | 5m³ | 7m³ | 7m³ |
| Asphalt Temperature | 120-180℃ | 120-180℃ | 120-180℃ | 120-180℃ | 120-180℃ | 120-180℃ |
| Fuel Consumption(Fuel Oil) | 5-7.5kg/t | 5-7.5kg/t | 5-7.5kg/t | 5-7.5kg/t | 5-7.5kg/t | 5-7.5kg/t |
| Fuel Consumption(Burning Coal) | 13-15kg/t | 13-15kg/t | 13-15kg/t | 13-15kg/t | 13-15kg/t | 13-15kg/t |
| Asphalt Tank | 10m³ | 20m³ | 30m³ | 30m³ | 35m³ | 35m³ |
| Option | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector | bag dust collector / water dust collector |
| Whole Plant Option | whole mobile / semi-mobile / fixed | whole mobile / semi-mobile / fixed | whole mobile / semi-mobile / fixed | whole mobile / semi-mobile / fixed | whole mobile / semi-mobile / fixed | whole mobile / semi-mobile / fixed |
| Model | 0.38-0.4 m³ | 0.5 m³ | 0.7 m³ | 1 m³ | 1.5 m³ | 2 m³ | 3 m³ (Dual Tank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Mini Trailer Tricycle | Mini Trailer Tricycle | 4-Wheel | 6-Wheel | 6-Wheel | 6-Wheel | 6-Wheel |
| Diesel Generator | Changchai Diesel Engine | Changchai Diesel Engine | Weifang Diesel Engine | Weifang Diesel Engine | Weifang Diesel Engine | Weifang Diesel Engine | Weifang Diesel Engine |
| Power Output | 12 kW | 12 kW | 30 kW | 30 kW | 30 kW | 30 kW | 30 kW |
| Main Burner | 200,000 kcal | 200,000 kcal | 400,000 kcal | 440,000 kcal | 440,000 kcal | 440,000 kcal | 440,000 kcal (2 units) |
| Secondary Burner | 200,000 kcal | 200,000 kcal | 200,000 kcal | 200,000 kcal | 210,000 kcal | 220,000 kcal | 220,000 kcal |
| Mixing Tank Temperature | 120-165℃(Adjustable) | 160-210℃(Adjustable) | 160-210℃(Adjustable) | 160-210℃(Adjustable) | 160-210℃(Adjustable) | 160-210℃(Adjustable) | 160-210℃(Adjustable) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.5-5L per batch | 4-5L per batch | 4-5L per batch | 5-6L per batch | 6-7L per batch | 6-7L per batch | 8-10L per batch |
| Mixing Motor | 2.2 kW | 5.5 kW | 5.5 kW | 5.5 kW | 5.5 kW | 5.5 kW | 5.5 kW |
| Dust Removal System | / | Water Dust Removal | Water Dust Removal | Water Dust Removal | Water Dust Removal | Water Dust Removal | Water Dust Removal |
| Tank Capacity (m³) | 1 m³ | 1.75 m³ | 2.35 m³ | 3.25 m³ | 4.25 m³ | 5 m³ | 4.25 m³ * 2 |
| Mixing Volume (tons/m³) | 0.25 m³ / 0.5 tons | 0.5 m³ / 1 ton | 0.7 m³ / 1.4 tons | 1 m³ / 2 tons | 1.5 m³ / 3 tons | 2 m³ / 3 tons | 1.5 m³ / 3 tons (Dual Tank) |
| Production Time Per Batch | 10-15 min/batch | 10-15 min/batch | 10-15 min/batch | 10-15 min/batch | 10-15 min/batch | 10-15 min/batch | 10-15 min/batch (Dual Tank) |
| Production Capacity (T/h) | 2-3 T/h | 4-6 T/h | 5.6-8.4 T/h | 8-12 T/h | 12-15 T/h | 15-18 T/h | 18-20 T/h |
| Applications | Small road repairs, manhole repairs | Road repairs, courtyard paving | Road repairs, courtyard paving | Road repairs, courtyard paving | Road repairs, courtyard paving | Road repairs, courtyard paving | Road repairs, courtyard paving |
| Inverter | 380V-24V | 380V-24V | 380V-24V | 380V-24V | 380V-24V | 380V-24V | 380V-24V |
| Hot Melt Kettle Capacity | 200L | 400L | 400L | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L |
| Vibration System / Air Pump (Slag Removal Device) | / | 0.1/8 type air pump (0.1 m³ flow) | 0.1/8 type air pump (0.1 m³ flow) | 0.1/8 type air pump (0.1 m³ flow) | 0.1/8 type air pump (0.1 m³ flow) | 0.1/8 type air pump (0.1 m³ flow) | 0.1/8 type air pump (0.1 m³ flow) |
| Material Ratio | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) | 3%-5% oil-stone ratio (new material) |
| Automatic Loading Hopper | / | Hoist Bottom Discharge | Hoist Bottom Discharge | Hoist Bottom Discharge | Hoist Bottom Discharge | Hoist Bottom Discharge | / |
| Weight (Tons) | 1.8 T | 3.8 T | 4.2 T | 4.8 T | 5.6 T | 5.6 T | 6.5 T |
| Starting Method | Electric Control | Electric Control / Electric Start | Electric Control / Electric Start | Electric Control / Electric Start | Electric Control / Electric Start | Electric Control / Electric Start | Electric Control / Electric Start |
| Dimensions (LWH, mm) | 5200*1600*2000 | 5200*1600*2000 | 6000*2000*2750 | 6200*2300*2950 | 6600*2300*2950 | 6900*2300*3250 | 6600*3300*2950 |
| Material | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 | Double-layer manganese plate (single layer thickness 5.75mm), rock wool insulation layer 5cm*6 |
Choosing a portable asphalt plant for sale should go beyond comparing maximum capacity or purchase price. Start with your actual production demand, then consider the production method, mix requirements, project duration, relocation needs, and site conditions to find the right configuration.
First, calculate the hourly asphalt production your project actually needs:
Required Capacity = Daily Asphalt Demand ÷ Effective Production Hours per Day
For example, a project requiring 640 tons per day with 8 effective production hours needs about 80 t/h. This does not mean you need a 160 t/h asphalt plant. The goal is to choose enough capacity for normal production without excessive unused capacity.
Important: The 60–120 t/h range overlaps between ALYT and ALYQ, so capacity alone cannot determine the final choice.
Once the capacity range is clear, determine how the asphalt needs to be produced.
Higher capacity is not always a better choice. If the project has consistently low asphalt demand, paying for unused production capacity may not be necessary.
How long you will use the portable asphalt plant with dust collector and whether it will serve multiple projects can also affect the value of a portable solution.
The required asphalt mix also affects the production configuration.
Before ordering, confirm that the selected asphalt mixing plant portable can be transported, installed, and operated under the actual project conditions.
After checking the above factors, use the following guidelines to narrow down the equipment choice:
The right portable asphalt plant is not necessarily the largest one. It should provide enough capacity for your actual demand while matching your production method, mix requirements, project duration, relocation plans, and site conditions.
A portable asphalt plant for remote projects requires a level, compacted surface with sufficient bearing capacity, adequate installation space, and stable support for safe operation. Compared with conventional stationary asphalt plants, its portable design can reduce permanent foundation work and simplify site preparation.
A heavy poured-concrete foundation is generally not required. The site should be graded and compacted to provide a minimum recommended ground bearing capacity of ≥150 kPa for stable equipment support.
A highly integrated portable design can reduce the required operational area by more than 40% compared with traditional equipment, making it suitable for narrow road shoulders and other space-constrained sites.
For muddy or loose soil conditions, 20 mm steel plates or precast concrete pads can be placed beneath the main support legs to distribute loads and improve ground stability.
Project stakeholders often worry that mobile, foundation-free asphalt plants sacrifice mix quality, struggle with harsh environments, or fail strict local codes. AIMIX solves this dilemma by integrating industrial-grade production power, advanced environmental controls, and climate-specific engineering directly onto a portable chassis. Here is how our engineering systems guarantee top-tier hot-mix output and flawless regulatory compliance on any job site worldwide:
ersatile multi-fuel burners paired with optimized heat-exchange drums. Integrated forced-draft blowers and precision air-to-fuel calibration prevent thermal output drops and fuel spikes in high-altitude regions like the Andes.
Gravity pre-separators combined with high-efficiency baghouse or water scrubbers to suppress particulate emissions well below international standards, guaranteeing strict environmental compliance in urban zones.
Independent high-precision load cells and frequency-controlled dosing maintain batching errors below 1%. Auto-pre-correction ensures mix gradations strictly meet global ASTM and EN specifications.
Automated dual-mode operation featuring remote monitoring and one-touch recipe switching. Sealed positive-pressure cabinets with IP65-grade protection withstand severe 50℃ desert sandstorms and coastal salt-fog.
Modern paving projects often face tight schedules, high relocation costs, and limited access to experienced installation personnel, making conventional stationary equipment more difficult to deploy efficiently. AIMIX portable asphalt plants address these challenges through a modular design that simplifies site preparation, transportation, installation, and operation.
Avoids the need for permanent concrete foundations required by many stationary plants, requiring only basic site grading and compaction to simplify site preparation and reduce project preparation time.
Uses modular portable asphalt plant components designed for efficient transportation, reducing specialized freight requirements and simplifying equipment transfer between project sites.
Uses factory pre-wiring and standardized plug-and-play connections to minimize complex on-site welding and reduce the installation work required from specialized technicians.
Maintains reliable production performance in a portable configuration, with smart metering systems and high-efficiency mixing technology designed to produce consistent asphalt mixtures for demanding road construction projects.
A portable asphalt plant can reduce project costs by lowering foundation, installation, relocation, and labor expenses. Compared with a conventional stationary plant, its modular and portable design can reduce upfront site work and make the same equipment easier to reuse across multiple projects.
| Cost Factor | Traditional Asphalt Plant | Portable Asphalt Plant | Potential Cost Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation & Site Work | Permanent foundations and supporting infrastructure are normally required. | Basic site leveling and compaction can replace heavy permanent foundation work. | Foundation & installation costs can account for 5%–15% of portable asphalt plant cost. |
| Installation & Commissioning | More civil work, equipment assembly, wiring, and commissioning are required on site. | Modular components and pre-integrated systems simplify assembly and commissioning. | Industry examples: about 30 days → 7 days for installation. |
| Relocation Cost | Major dismantling, lifting, specialized transport, and reinstallation are required for relocation. | Modular components simplify transportation and repeated relocation between projects. | Industry reference: about 10%–15% → 3%–5% of equipment value per relocation. |
| On-Site Labor | More installation, wiring, commissioning, and operating labor may be required. | Pre-wired systems and automated controls reduce manual installation and operating work. | Automation can reduce operator requirements by up to 50%. |
| Transportation | Large stationary components may require specialized transportation and multiple transport units. | Modular portable components are designed for easier transportation and site transfer. | Typical asphalt plant transportation costs range from $5,000–$50,000, depending on distance and configuration. |
| Equipment Reuse | Equipment remains tied to one permanent production site, making project-to-project reuse more difficult. | The same plant can be transported and reused for temporary or multi-site projects. | One plant can serve m |