Key features Hamilton Beach HBH850
- Auto Blend stops blender when drink reaches the perfect consistency
- Jar pad sensor helps prevent "wear & tear"
- Wave-Action system continually forces mixture down into the blades
- 3 Hp motor with all-metal drive coupling
- Super-creamy drink profile
- Model: Hamilton Beach HBH850 Commercial Summit High-Performance Sensor Blender, Blue
Material: Metal
List Price: $999.99
Price: $999.99
Review Hamilton Beach HBH850 Commercial Summit High-Performance Sensor Blender, Blue / Hamilton Beach HBH850:
Key features Vita-Mix 1364
- 2+ peak hp motor generates blade speeds of 240 MPH
- Countertop blender with laser-cut stainless-steel blades
- Measures 8-3/4 by 7-1/4 by 20 inches; 7-year warranty
- 64-ounce jar; recipe books, instructional DVD, and manual included
- Durable all-metal construction; variable speed control
- Model: Vita-Mix 1364 CIA Professional Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor, Onyx
Weight: 16.9 pounds
List Price: $599.00
Price: $489.99
Review Vita-Mix 1364 CIA Professional Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor, Onyx / Vita-Mix 1364:Ideal for the home gourmet, the Vita-Mix Professional juicer, with its 11. 5 amp motor, chops fresh vegetables for salsa, processes nut butters and spreads, grinds whole grains into flour, minces onions and boiled eggs, grates cheese, purees soups or baby food, juices whole fruits and vegetables, blends shakes and smoothies and even mixes ice cream, sorbets and other frozen treats. The Vita-Mix Professional juicer is equipped with a 2+ peak hp motor that generates the laser-cut, one-piece stainless blade at speeds up to 240 mph! The variable speed control includes High and Low operation and 1-10 speeds. The Vita-Mix Professional juicer has an all-metal construction, a brushed aluminum faceplate with a Ruby mirror-gloss finish and soft touch switches and dial. An oversized 64-oz. BPA free copolyester jar is durable and comes with a soft-touch handle as well as a locking mechanism. Plus, every purchase of a Vita-Mix CIA Professional Series machine benfits The Culinary Institute of America Scholarship Fund, allowing you to help aspiring culinarians fulfill their passion. Package Includes:Professional Series variable speed model64-oz. container with blade assembly and soft touch handleAccelerator toolGourmet chef recipe book in stand up easel format"Recipes from the Master Chefs" of the CIA recipe book"Let's Get Started" instructional DVD7-year WarrantyIT'S NOT A BLENDER IT'S A VITA-.
Key features Vita-Mix 1320
- Oversized 64-ounce polycarbonate jar with soft touch handle
- Laser-cut 1-piece stainless-steel blade assembly; durable all-metal construction
- Measures 20-1/2 by 7-1/4 by 8-3/4 inches; 7-year warranty
- Variable speed control dial for processing at just the right speed
- Blender with 2-plus peak hp motor that generates blade speeds of 240 MPH
- Model: Vita-Mix 1320 Professional Series, Platinum
Weight: 17 pounds
List Price: $599.00
Price: $489.99
Review Vita-Mix 1320 Professional Series, Platinum / Vita-Mix 1320:The Professional series blender features a 2+ peak hp motor that generates blade speeds of up to 240 mph, and a comfortable speed dial for processing at just the right speed. The oversized patented container can hold up to 64 oz. of your favorite ingredients to prepare delicious home made dips, soups, sauces, purees, appetizers, salsas, nut butters, dressings, butters, flour, desserts, beverages, smoothies, sorbets, ice cream and more? Mirror gloss finish Brushed aluminum faceplate Gourmet recipe book with over 300 step-by-step recipes in full color 7-year warranty Color - Platinum.
List Price: $499.99
Price: $540.50
Review Vitamix Drink Machine 748 Vita-Mix / Vitamix 748:Drink Machine, 64 oz. (2 liter) polycarbonate container w/ice blades, 2 speed, grey base, 3 yr. parts & labor warranty, 2 HP, 120V, 50/60 Hz, 11. 5 amps, UL, cUL listed, NSF certified.
Key features Hamilton Beach 990
- 4 stainless-steel cutting and mixing blades; self-aligning collar
- Powerful 3/4-horsepower motor; 1-gallon stainless-steel container
- Commercial food blender with 2 speed settings, plus pulse
- Rubber gasket prevents leakage; 2 side handles; Sure Grip non-skid base
- Measures 9 by 9-1/2 by 22 inches; 2-year limited warranty
- Model: Hamilton Beach 990 Commercial Food Blender, Silver
Material: Metal
List Price: $1,080.00
Price: $740.00
Review Hamilton Beach 990 Commercial Food Blender, Silver / Hamilton Beach 990:Durable stainless steel one gallon container features dual metal clamps that hold lid securely in place during blending. Four stainless steel cutting and mixing blades ensure quick, thorough blending. Special accessory is included for easy blade unit removal. A heavy-duty rubber gasket around the lid prevents leakage during usage. A two year warranty provides protection that only the best can offer. Motor: 3/4 Hp.
Key features Hamilton Beach HBS1200
- User-friendly automatic cycle buttons for serving size & number of servings
- Insulated double-wall hopper reduces noise and keeps ice cold
- Precise ice portion control with Revolution portion system
- Sensor technology for hopper, and drain
- Prepare up to four 16-ounce drinks at a time in 64-ounce container
- Model: Hamilton Beach HBS1200 Commercial Revolution Shaver Blender, Black
Material: Metal
List Price: $2,499.99
Price: $2,499.99
Review Hamilton Beach HBS1200 Commercial Revolution Shaver Blender, Black / Hamilton Beach HBS1200:
Key features Hamilton Beach 94950
- Measures 8-3/4 by 10 by 25-3/4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- On/off rocker switch; variable-speed rotary control dial; splash shield
- Durable stainless-steel agitator delivers effective vertical blending
- Commercial drink mixer equipped with powerful 3/4-horsepower motor
- Sure Grip non-skid base; removable splash pan for quick cleanup
- Model: Hamilton Beach 94950 Commercial Mix 'n Chill Drink Mixer, Black
Material: Metal
List Price: $997.00
Price: $997.00
Review Hamilton Beach 94950 Commercial Mix 'n Chill Drink Mixer, Black / Hamilton Beach 94950:
List Price: $815.85
Price: $549.00
Review VitaMix Drink Machine 1230 Work Top Blender Vita-Mix - Commercial Grade! 64 Oz Carafe / Vitamix:Vita-Mix Drink Machine model 1230 Commercial Blender Features & SpecificationsVita-Mix Blending Drink Machine MP 2 Model 1230 by VitaMix The VitaMix Drink Machine is extremely powerful and has a timer built in. The Vita-Mix Drink Machine is up to five times more powerful and three times faster than other comparable commercial blenders. This blender means business! Both literally and figuratively. This unit has enough torque to crush a half gallon of ice in three seconds. The automatic timer starts on low and then gets up to high for a smooth finish and turns off automatically. Give your servers time to make the drink and serve the customer easily!As far as a commercial timed blender is concerned - this is a fairly cost effective way to go. If you are a household who just wants a powerful timed blender, well its great for that too! The unit is consistent in providing smooth resultsFunctions:GranitasMargaritasSmoothiesMilkshakesMaltsWhole Fruit and Vegetable DrinksSmoothiesFrozen Coffees and teasFeatures:64 Oz Carafe2+ Peak Horsepower MotorAll Stainless steel enclosed blade assemblySealed ball bearingsPolycarbonate Container - unbreakable!Metal to Metal drive coupling for high speed production2-Step Timer37,000 RPM bare motor speedLightweight at only 13 poundsSpecifications: ModelDrink Machine #1230 - Blending StationWeight13. 2 PoundsDimensionsHeight:18"Width:9"Diameter:9"Voltage120 V / AC / 60Hz / 11. 5 ampsPower2+ peak HPMotor750-850 WattsPlungerPlasticCarafePlastic 64 OuncesWarranty3 Years on Parts and Labor What are the differences between the Drink Machine and theVita-Prep?The difference between these two commercial blenders is that the (Vita-Prep) has a variable speed while the (Drink Machine 1230) has a timer function. What are the differences between the Drink Machine1230 and the Drink Machine5006?We think it's just to confuse us all! The two machines are exactly the same as far as motor specifications are concerned. [+]The only difference is the1230 has.
Key features K-TEC, Inc A3-48E-10P
- Program Plus provides 30 pre-programmed blend cycles that allow for customization for all kinds of menus.
- 15 Amps, 1800 Watts, 3+ peak horse power, will provide power for any job. For medium volume applications.
- Digital technology shuts down motor automatically after cycle is complete.
- The choice of blending professionals. The same blender that the leading coffee houses, smoothie shops, bars, and restaurants have relied on for years.
- Sound enclosure provides quite blending
- Model: Blendtec A3-48E-10P SpaceSaver15, Black
List Price: $1,080.00
Price: $615.00
Review Blendtec A3-48E-10P SpaceSaver15, Black / K-TEC, Inc A3-48E-10P:
List Price: $1,449.00
Price: $1,539.25
Review VitaMix Touch and Go In-Counter Commercial Blender - #39100 - Sound Shield - 48 Ounce / Vitamix:Vita-Mix Touch and Go On Counter Commercial Blender - 48 Ounce Jar Features & SpecificationsVita-Mix Touch and Go In-Counter Touch and Go #3930 with 48 Ounce Carafe In-Counter Blender / Without ShieldThe VitaMix Touch and Go is quiet possibly the worlds best commercial bar blender. It comes programmed to mix the most popular drinks to make sure the quality, consistency and taste is the same each run. You can leave the unit unattended during any of the six cycles that it has programmed. As far as a commercial grade blender VitaMix has set the standard. You will notice Vita-Mix Commercial Blenders in many popular stores such as Jamba Juice, Robeck's Juice bars, fancy restaurants and many other large national chains. This machine is very quiet and was designed by a NASA sound engineer to be quieter than the sound of a normal conversation. IMPROVED BLADE DESIGN The new, patent-pending longer blade is made of hardened stainless steel, increases blending speed and is designed to work with the new container shape for optimum blending. PRE-PROGRAMMED! Six different mixing programs. QUIET! Built in sound abatement features reduced noise levels. PERFECT DRINKS! Buttons are pre-programmed for accurate speed and timing. [+]While the investment of a machine like this may seem costly, look at the future profits that can be generated from a simple flip of the switch!Functions:Heavy-Duty Smoothie MixturesIceFrozen FruitIce Cream DrinksSoup Recipesand so much moreFeatures:32 Oz CarafeNo chunks - complete blendingCount-down timerPrevious Vita-Mix Containers are interchangeableQuiet with a powerful punch!Designed by a NASA sound engineerDisplay has a refreshable running-total drink counter - count your profits (by day, week, month and year)Bright digital displayVariable low or high pulseLow pulse: 7-50% of top speedHigh pulse: 51-100% of top speedDisplays percentage of power being used from 7-100% and elapsed timeAutomatically remembers your last blending speedElectronic speed control.
Key features Waring Products
- Programmable Xt Blender
- Model: Blender Programmable Xt
Review Blender Programmable Xt / Waring Products:Heavy Duty 3-1/2 H. P. motor, 64 oz. polycarbonate container and dishwasher safe removable jar pad. Electronic membrane keypad, backlit LCD display, 4 programmable one touch blending stations and sound enclosure. 3 year parts and labor warranty on the balance of the machine. 120 V, UL listed, CUL. NSF.
List Price: $1,399.00
Price: $1,149.95
Review Vita-mix 36006 Blending Station Work Top Blender Vita-mix / Vita-mix 36006:Shipping is free on this item, please remember that sales tax is charged on every state. Sales tax will be charged after the sale and will not be calculated upon checkout. Summary:Vita-Mix 36000 On-Counter Blending Station Mp Description:Maximum Performance Blenders with the technology that produces the perfect frozen drinks, smoothies, coffee drinks and more. Offers a longer blade and wider base that creates a powerful vortex which continually circulates ingredients and reduces cavitation. Includes 3+ peak HP motor that runs cooler and resists over heating. High speed: 37,000 RPM bare motor speed. Full range feedback controlled speeds from 1500 to 22,000 RPM. 120VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 amps. 48 oz. / 1. [+]4 liter Maximum Performance containter. Removable cover hinge design and Maximum Performance container. Height of unit closed: 22". Dimensions: 22"H x 9-1/4"W x 10-1/2"D. List Price: $ 1868. 00 ea.
Key features Vita-Mix 1365
- 2+ peak hp motor generates blade speeds of 240 MPH
- Countertop blender with laser-cut stainless-steel blades
- 64-ounce jar; recipe books, instructional DVD, and manual included
- Measures 8-3/4 by 7-1/4 by 20 inches; 7-year warranty
- Durable all-metal construction; variable speed control
- Model: Vita-Mix 1365 CIA Professional Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor, Ruby
Weight: 16.85 pounds
List Price: $599.00
Price: $498.95
Review Vita-Mix 1365 CIA Professional Countertop Blender with 2+ HP Motor, Ruby / Vita-Mix 1365:Ideal for the home gourmet, the Vita-Mix Professional juicer, with its 11. 5 amp motor, chops fresh vegetables for salsa, processes nut butters and spreads, grinds whole grains into flour, minces onions and boiled eggs, grates cheese, purees soups or baby food, juices whole fruits and vegetables, blends shakes and smoothies and even mixes ice cream, sorbets and other frozen treats. The Vita-Mix Professional juicer is equipped with a 2+ peak hp motor that generates the laser-cut, one-piece stainless blade at speeds up to 240 mph! The variable speed control includes High and Low operation and 1-10 speeds. The Vita-Mix Professional juicer has an all-metal construction, a brushed aluminum faceplate with a Ruby mirror-gloss finish and soft touch switches and dial. An oversized 64-oz. BPA free copolyester jar is durable and comes with a soft-touch handle as well as a locking mechanism. Plus, every purchase of a Vita-Mix CIA Professional Series machine benfits The Culinary Institute of America Scholarship Fund, allowing you to help aspiring culinarians fulfill their passion. Package Includes:Professional Series variable speed model64-oz. container with blade assembly and soft touch handleAccelerator toolGourmet chef recipe book in stand up easel format"Recipes from the Master Chefs" of the CIA recipe book"Let's Get Started" instructional DVD7-year WarrantyIT'S NOT A BLENDER IT'S A VITA-.
Key features Vitamix
- Precision-crafted stainless steel blade assembly
- Thermally protected motor prevents burnout
- Variable speed control
- Commercial rated 2+ peak horsepower motor
- Sensor automatically adapts blades speed as the food consistency changes
- Model: Vita-Mix Professional Series blender 1321, Red.
Review Vita-Mix Professional Series blender 1321, Red. / Vitamix:VitaMix Professional Series blender, Red. The Vita-Mix CIA Professional Series Blender offers a perfect blend of professional-quality blending equipment and professional chef inspiration. Create the perfect organic banana smoothie or cook up a warm delicious apple butternut squash soup with the superior Vita-Mix CIA Professional Series Blender. No need for a cluttered kitchen counter filled with coffee grinders, food processors or small blending devices. This Vita-Mix blender, endorsed by the Culinary Institute of America has it all. The Vita-Mix Professional Series Blender is a juicer, blender, food processor, ice-cream maker, coffee grinder, and other kitchen tools all wrapped into one amazing appliance. 2+ peak hp motor that generates blade tip speeds of 240 mph. Variable speed control dial. Laser-cut one-piece stainless steel blade. All metal-to-metal connection from container to base. [+]Oversized 64 oz patented container. Gourmet recipe book with 300 step-by-step recipes. Instructional DVD with professional chef Michael Symon. Full 7-year warranty, Made in the USA. Comprable to Vita-Mix 5000 Series Blender. Price too low to advertise! For our best price, call us toll free 1-888-333-4660 and ask for price code DMG.
Key features K-TEC, Inc A1-31C-10S
- Digital technology shuts down motor automatically after cycle is complete.
- Program Plus provides 30 pre-programmed blend cycles that allow for customization for all kinds of menus.
- The choice of blending professionals. The same blender that the leading coffee houses, smoothie shops, bars, and restaurants have relied on for years.
- Sound enclosure provides quiet blending
- 13 Amps, 1500 Watts, 3+ peak horse power, will provide power for any job. For high volume applications.
- Model: Blendtec A1-31C-10S Smoother 13, Black
List Price: $1,485.00
Price: $896.27
Review Blendtec A1-31C-10S Smoother 13, Black / K-TEC, Inc A1-31C-10S:
List Price: $719.00
Price: $571.00
Review VitaMix Vita-Prep 1003 Work Top Blender with 48 Oz Carafe (Vita-Mix, VitaPrep) / Vitamix:VitaPrep Model 1003 blender with 48 oz. polycarbonate container from VitaMix Features SpecificationsVitaPrep Model 1003 blender with 48 oz. polycarbonate container from VitaMix The VitaMix Vita-Prep with variable speeds is an incredibly powerful unit. The VitaPrep will puree just about anything you put through it including Asparagus. Asparagus is generally a pretty tough vegetable to puree because of the 'strings'. The Vita-Prep handles it perfectly and gives you a smooth, silky and lump-free puree every time. This unit is great for the commercial kitchen it is quick, efficient and will last forever. Vita-Mix has an incredible name and reputation which precedes them. 877MyJuicer rarely sees any VitaMix product need service, however if a problem should ever arise within the 3 year warranty, VitaMix is always right on top of it!Functions:Make countless amounts of beverages! Make an amazing array of soups that actually steam! Make sauces and dips/sauces!Make baby foods/purees! Make dressings! Make desserts!Make juices!Make nut butters! Grind seeds, nuts and more all at different textures with the variable speedsGrindingGrinds fresh flour from whole grains, rice, beans and pasta. Grinds whole spices, mustard seeds and dried citrus rinds into an intensely flavorful recipe ingredients. [+]Grinds nuts into nut butters. ChoppingChop small quantities of ingredients - anything from hard cheeses to soft mushrooms or tomatoes. Quickly chop ingredients such as cabbage for slaw or vegetables for soup. Lower speeds produce a coarse texture. Higher speeds produce smaller particles. Chop 6 cups (1. 5L) of ice cubes in just 2-3 seconds. Features:Heavy duty 2+ Peak Horse Power, 1380 Watt motorPatented bladesClear non-toxic polycarbonate containerThermally protected motorComes with lid and plungerComes with a breathtaking recipe bookPatented Accelerator Tool allows you to push thick ingredients down around the blade while the unit is running as well as keeps circulation of ingredients.
Key features KitchenAid KPCB148SPM
- Die-cast metal base; patented extra-thick 1-piece stainless-steel blade
- Efficient countertop blender with powerful 1+ peak-horsepower motor
- 48-ounce dishwasher-safe 1-piece stainless-steel jar; under-base cord wrap
- Step Start; mixing sensor; single speed and pulse; "overload" and "power-on" safeguards
- Measures 16-4/5 by 8-1/5 by 8-2/7 inches; 2-year replacement warranty
- Model: KitchenAid KTA-KPCB148SPM Pro Line Bar Blender with Stainless-Steel Jar, Pearl Metallic
List Price: $269.99
Price: $999.99
Review KitchenAid KTA-KPCB148SPM Pro Line Bar Blender with Stainless-Steel Jar, Pearl Metallic / KitchenAid KPCB148SPM:
Key features Paragon 6133410
- 1/3 h.p., 1725 RPM motor, 3 year warranty
- Made from rugged roto-cast polyethylene
- FREE SHIPPING!!
- Unique, playful design is compact by is equipped with same heavy-duty motor as larger units
- Rear wheels give cooler added portability
- Model: Cooler Sno Cones Machine
List Price: $534.99
Price: $549.00
Review Cooler Sno Cones Machine / Paragon 6133410:The market wanted a unique smaller more portable sno-cone machine and we have it!; The Cooler has wheels and is made from rugged roto-cast polythylene so it's lightweight and less expensive. ; It has the same heavy-duty motor and hard wearing components as our metal models. ; 120 volts; 635 Watts; 5. 3 amps; 500lb/HR Output; 24" w X 16" d X 24" h.
Key features Hamilton Beach HMD400
- 3-speed rocker switch, plus pulse switch for maximum mixing control
- Measures 9 by 12-1/2 by 20-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty
- 3 1/3-horsepower motors with sealed, permanently lubricated ball bearings
- Dishwasher-safe cup guide; 3 28-ounce stainless-steel mixing cups included
- Triple-spindle commercial drink mixer housed in heavy-duty, die-cast metal
- Model: Hamilton Beach HMD400 Commercial Drink Mixer, Silver
Material: Metal
List Price: $1,026.00
Price: $623.00
Review Hamilton Beach HMD400 Commercial Drink Mixer, Silver / Hamilton Beach HMD400:Hamilton Beach model HMD400. Optimum Output - The ideal choice for high-volume milkshake prep. Performance - 1/3 Hp motors mix up to twice as fast, so you can maximize service and minimize the wait. 3 Separate Motors - Each motor works independently and has its own power switch, so you can use two while cleaning the third. Precision Motors - Each motor is individually balanced to minimize vibration. All three motors are built to last with sealed, permanently lubricated ball bearings. Two-Way Motor Activation - Operators can start and stop mixing action by inserting the cup into the cup guide, or by using the pulse switch on the top of the mixer. Specifications: Standard: Unit comes with base, three motors, three spindles, three solid agitators, and three stainless steel cups. Controls: 3 speed rocker switches andthree unique pulse switches (one for each spindle).
List Price: $1,824.90
Price: $1,499.00
Review VitaMix Touch and Go On-Counter Commercial Blender - #35100 - Sound Shield - 48 Ounce / Vitamix:Vita-Mix Touch and Go On Counter Commercial Blender - 48 Ounce Jar Features & SpecificationsVita-Mix Touch and Go On-Counter Touch and Go #35100 with 48 Ounce Carafe On-Counter Blender / With ShieldThe VitaMix Touch and Go is quiet possibly the worlds best commercial bar blender. It comes programmed to mix the most popular drinks to make sure the quality, consistency and taste is the same each run. You can leave the unit unattended during any of the six cycles that it has programmed. As far as a commercial grade blender VitaMix has set the standard. You will notice Vita-Mix Commercial Blenders in many popular stores such as Jamba Juice, Robeck's Juice bars, fancy restaurants and many other large national chains. This machine is very quiet and was designed by a NASA sound engineer to be quieter than the sound of a normal conversation. IMPROVED BLADE DESIGN The new, patent-pending longer blade is made of hardened stainless steel, increases blending speed and is designed to work with the new container shape for optimum blending. PRE-PROGRAMMED! Six different mixing programs. QUIET! Built in sound abatement features reduce the noise levels. PERFECT DRINKS! Buttons are programmed for accurate speed and timing. [+]While the investment of a machine like this may seem costly, look at the future profits that can be generated from a simple flip of the switch!Functions:Heavy-Duty Smoothie MixturesIceFrozen FruitIce Cream DrinksSoup Recipesand so much moreFeatures:32 Oz CarafeNo chunks - complete blendingCount-down timerPrevious Vita-Mix Containers are interchangeableQuiet with a powerful punch!Designed by a NASA sound engineerDisplay has a resetable running-total drink counter - count your profits (by day, week month and year)Bright digital displayVariable low or high pulseLow pulse: 7-50% of top speedHigh pulse: 51-100% of top speedDisplays percentage of power being used from 7-100% and elapsed timeAutomatically remembers your last blending speedElectronic speed control syste.
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