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The vidaXL Fruit Crusher is an essential tool for home gardeners and hobbyist cider-makers looking to efficiently process hard fruits like apples, pears, and peaches. Designed for manual operation, it provides a reliable way to break down whole fruits into a pulp suitable for pressing, though it requires significant physical effort to operate for large batches of fruit.
| Colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Model Part Number | 142794 |
| Brand | vidaXL |
This model is specifically optimized for hard fruits like apples and pears. Soft fruits may not be processed correctly by the heavy-duty teeth.
Generally, no, as the unit is designed to crush whole fruit. However, removing seeds can help prevent bitter notes in your final juice.
No, it is not recommended to put the unit in a dishwasher. Hand wash with warm water and a brush, then dry immediately.
Throughput depends on the operator's speed, but the 7L hopper allows for a rapid workflow when processing medium-sized batches.
No, you will need to provide your own container or bucket to catch the pulp beneath the crusher.
Ensure it is kept dry after cleaning. If light rust occurs, scrub with a food-safe scouring pad and apply a light coating of food-grade mineral oil before storing.
Reduce the size of the fruit pieces or the volume of fruit being fed into the hopper at one time.
Ensure the crusher is securely bolted or clamped to a stable, level workbench.
Check that the internal teeth are free of debris and ensure the fruit is properly seated against the crushing mechanism.
Assembly of the unit is straightforward, typically involving securing the crank handle and ensuring all main components are aligned. Before first use, ensure all bolts are tightened.
For compatibility, this crusher works best with a dedicated fruit press to extract juice from the resulting pulp. After every use, it is critical to clean the crusher thoroughly to prevent juice acids from corroding the metal. Rinse the hopper and internal teeth with fresh water, using a scrub brush to remove any residual fruit pulp trapped in the mechanism. Dry the unit completely before storage to prevent rust.
