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GW Barth Coffee Roaster 7.5KG - $17,000 (Bethlehem)
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A great roaster right here and TARIFF FREE...
The time has come for me to part ways with my trusty 7.5kg coffee roaster. It’s served me very well 5 years now and my fondness and appreciation for it have only continued to grow as my awareness of what it can do.
It’s powered by natural gas (for the burner) and 3 phase power (running the motor).
It’s a refurbished cast iron roaster. For those unfamiliar with Barth, they were one of the big 3 German manufacturers of coffee roasters (along with Probat and Gothot). This model Novo Cito was likely manufactured in the mid/late 1950s. I purchased it from the owner of Bonanza Coffee in Berlin, who just finished refurbishing it.
The one motor controls all functions. This roaster has probes for bean, environmental, exhaust, and inlet temps. In my opinion, this has better airflow and better airflow control than other single fan machines because the run from the fan to the drum is shorter and much more direct.
The machine is typically on 4-6 hours a day, 3 days a week. I clean it regularly. Since purchasing it, I’ve replaced the v belt to the fan, the drum sprocket/chain, powertrain sprocket, replaced the static chain tensioner for a dynamic version, and the bearings on the motor. Serviced in April 2025. It’s in really good condition and is a very flexible roaster.
Comes with a chaff cyclone and a phidget for data tracking. I also have some selkirk double walled exhaust ducting and clamp together norfab ducting that I'm happy to throw in if you'd like.
Located in Bethlehem, PA. Asking $17,000 obo. It's palletized and ready to go.
Thanks!