Brick Making Machine For Sale: How To Choose The Right One

Finding a brick making machine for sale is easy. Choosing the right one is harder. You will see many models, prices, and claims. Match the machine to your blocks, raw materials, output, and budget. This guide shows you how.

Parameters of YG Brick Making Machine For Sale

Block Name	Size (LWH) mm	Molding Cycle	QTY/Mould	QTY/hour	Qty/8hr
Hollow block	400*200*200	15-20s	6pcs	1080-1440pcs	8640-11520pcs
Hollow block	400*150*200	15-20s	7pcs	1260-1680pcs	10080-13440pcs
Hollow block	400*100*200	15-20s	11pcs	1980-3640pcs	15840-21120pcs
Porous block	240*115*90	15-20s	15pcs	2700-3600pcs	21600-28800pcs
Standard brick	240*115*53	15-17s	30pcs	6300-7200pcs	50400-57600pcs
Paver	225*112.5*60	20-25s	15pcs	2160-2700pcs	17280-21600pcs

Match The Automatic Hollow Block Machine to Your Block Types

Mold Type and Cost
Different blocks need different molds: standard brick, hollow block, porous block, paver. Each mold has its own size, weight, and price. Ask the seller for mold drawings and a clear price list before you buy.

Mold Life and Block Quality
Ask how many cycles a mold can run. A good mold holds its shape and keeps block size stable. A poor mold wears fast, so edges break and your pass rate drops. Compare cost per block, not just mold price.

Changeover Time and Output
Check changeover time. If a mold change takes hours, you lose output. If it takes minutes, you can switch products fast and fill both small and big orders. A good machine switches molds fast and keeps output steady.

Ask These Questions Before Buying An Automatic Brick Making Machine

Answer seven questions first:

What blocks will you make?

What raw materials do you have?

What output do you need per hour or per shift?

Is your site ready? Space, height, power, water, curing area.

What is your full budget? Include molds, shipping, and installation.

How many workers can you manage?

Who will buy your blocks?

A good machine is a long-term asset. Clear answers save money.

Read Real Output, Not Just the Brick Making Machine Price

A low price can hide weak output. Ask four data points:

How many blocks per mold?

What is the molding cycle?

How many hours run per day?

What is the pass rate?

Use this formula:

Hourly output = 3600 ÷ cycle time × blocks per mold × pass rate.

Daily output = hourly output × working hours.

Match output to sales. Too much output ties up cash. Too little output loses orders.

Manual, Semi-Automatic, or Automatic Hollow Block Machine?

Choose by labor, output, and budget.

Type	Labor	Output	Investment	Best for
Manual	High	Low	Low	Trial production
Semi-auto	Medium	Medium	Medium	Small yard, village business
Fully automatic	Low	High	High	Scale plant, long-term investment

A concrete block machine can be semi-auto or full auto. A small brick maker machine may suit a small yard. The right machine for brick making depends on your market, not on the biggest model.

How Hydraulics and Vibration Affect Brick Making Machine Price

Hydraulic machines use high pressure. They make dense, strong blocks. They suit pavers, hollow blocks, and high-strength products.

Vibration machines are simpler. They cost less. They suit common blocks with lower strength needs.

Hydraulic + vibration combines both. It is common in automatic lines. The price rises with pressure, PLC, molds, and automation. Compare value, not just the number.

Core Specs to Compare on an Automatic Brick Making Machine

Compare these ten specs:

Output: blocks per hour and cycle time.

Forming: hydraulic, vibration, or both.

Pressure: enough for your block strength.

Molds: block types, life, changeover time.

Raw material fit: can it use local materials?

Power: total kW and voltage.

Automation: how many workers?

Core parts: motor, hydraulic system, PLC, vibrator.

Block quality: density, strength, breakage rate.

Spare parts: common, easy to buy, clear price.Do not judge by paint or frame size. Judge by real output and block quality.

Budget, Cost per Block, and Payback

Do not count only the machine price. Count the full line:

Machine, molds, shipping, installation.

Site, power, water, curing area.

Raw materials, labor, power, maintenance, wear parts.

Then calculate cost per block:

Raw material + labor + power + mold wear + maintenance + depreciation.

Then calculate payback:

Daily profit = daily output × selling price – daily cost.

Payback days = total investment ÷ daily profit.

A very low price often means higher power use, more breakdowns, shorter mold life, and lost production.

FAQ about brick making machine for sale

Q: How do I choose a brick making machine?

A: Start with block type, raw material, output, and budget. Then compare real specs.

Q: Is a fully automatic machine worth it?

A: Yes, if you have steady sales and want lower labor costs.

Q: What factors affect price?

A: Automation, pressure, PLC, molds, output, and spare parts.

Q: How many workers are needed?

A: Manual lines need more. Fully automatic lines need fewer.

Q: Can one machine make different blocks?

A: Yes, with different molds.

Final Thoughts on Brick Making Machine for Sale

The best brick making machine for sale is the one that fits your blocks, materials, output, and budget. YG Machinery can help you compare models and get a clear quote. Send your block type, raw material, and target output. We will recommend the right model.【WhatsApp/WeChat/Phone/Skype】+86 13937183602