Elevating coating agitator system for mixing 55 gallon drums of a material. Includes a 4 hoursepower air motor, 15:1 gear box reducer, stationary elevator, and 8 blade agitator. Commonly used in plural component coating applications. A pneumatic lifting device raises and lowers the lid in to a 55 gallon drum (not included). The 8 blade paddle is pneumatic-driven.