How to Draw a Cement Mixer Truck (Easy Step by Step)
A cement mixer truck is fun to draw because it looks busy but is built from simple shapes. You need one big egg for the drum, a long rectangle for the truck bed, a box for the cab, and a few circles for the wheels. Once you see those shapes, the whole truck comes together.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
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How to draw a cement mixer truck step by step
How to Draw a Cement Mixer Truck · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch this oval. It only shows where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase it at the end.
Step 2: The big drum
Draw a big rounded egg shape in the upper left, like an egg lying on its side. Leave a small gap along the bottom, because the truck will cover it later.
Step 3: The chute
At the lower left of the drum, draw a long skinny shape like an ice cream cone lying down. Make the two lines slant down and away from the drum, and close the tip with a small curve.
Step 4: Drum stripes
Draw three curved lines across the drum, from the top edge down to the bottom edge. Make them all bend the same way, like the stripes on a beach ball.
Step 5: Truck bed and cab
Under the drum, draw a long flat rectangle for the truck bed. At the right end, add a taller box with a rounded top corner and a slanted front for the cab.
Step 6: The cab window
Inside the cab, draw a small rectangle with the right side slanting a little. Give the corners a soft round shape.
Step 7: Handle and headlight
Under the window, draw a short little dash for the door handle. Then add a small round dot on the front edge of the cab for the headlight.
Step 8: Three big tires
Under the truck bed, draw three round tires hanging from the bottom edge of the bed. Put two close together at the back and one by the front.
Step 9: Wheel hubs
Draw a smaller circle in the middle of each tire. Now your mixer can roll!
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your cement mixer truck? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a motorcycle or how to draw a scooter next.
Tips for drawing a cement mixer truck
- Draw the drum egg lightly first and lay it on its side. Leave a small gap at the bottom, because the truck bed will cover that spot.
- The three stripes should all curve the same way. Start each one at the top of the drum and let your pencil swing down to the bottom edge.
- Wheels can be tricky, so use a round lid or a coin to trace a circle if you want. Draw the big tire first, then the smaller circle inside it.
Free cement mixer truck coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this cement mixer truck coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your cement mixer truck drawing
Try a bright orange or yellow drum with gray stripes and a blue window, and color the tires dark gray. For a creative twist, add a pile of wet gray concrete pouring out of the chute and some little puddles on the ground.
Cement mixer truck fun fact for kids
The drum on a cement mixer truck keeps turning while the truck drives, which keeps the concrete mixed and stops it from setting hard before it reaches the building site.
Questions about drawing a cement mixer truck
What shapes do I need to draw a cement mixer truck?
You need a big egg shape for the drum, a long rectangle for the truck bed, and a box with a rounded top corner for the cab. Add three circles for the tires and a skinny cone shape for the chute.
How do I draw the cement mixer drum so it looks round?
Start with a light egg shape lying on its side and add three curved stripes that bend the same way across it. The curved lines make the flat drawing look round, like a ball.
How do I make my cement mixer truck look cuter?
Make the wheels extra big and round, and give the window soft, rounded corners. You can also color the drum in bright stripes and add a puddle under the chute.
