Types of Hobart Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Choose Hobart equipment based on the task, peak production volume, available space, utilities, and cleaning requirements. Compare Hobart mixers, dishwashers, slicers, food processors, scales, and other equipment to find the right fit for your operation.

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What Hobart Kitchen Equipment Do You Need?

Equipment Type	Operational Need	Primary Sizing Factor	Important Consideration
Mixer	Dough, batter, sauces	Batch size and dough weight	Planetary vs. spiral
Dishwasher	High-volume dishwashing	Racks or dishes per hour	High-temp vs. low-temp
Slicer	Deli meat and cheese	Hours of daily use	Manual vs. automatic
Food processor	Vegetable preparation	Pounds processed per hour	Bowl vs. continuous feed
Grinder	Fresh ground meat	Pounds processed daily	Hub size and motor power
Disposer	Food waste reduction	Waste volume	Horsepower and plumbing
Scale	Weighing food and calculating prices	Maximum load	Label printing, price computing, and display configuration
Salad dryer	Removing water from washed greens	Greens processed per batch	Construction and spillage containment

Hobart Commercial Slicers

Hobart commercial slicers include medium- and heavy-duty models to suit different production volumes. Choose a manual or automatic slicer based on daily use, product size, cleaning requirements, and available counter space.

Best for: Delis, sandwich shops, and other operations that prepare and slice fresh meats.

Which Hobart Slicer Is Right for Your Operation?

Slicer Line	Best For	Key Advantages
Centerline Edge Series	Medium-volume operations slicing up to four hours per day	Economical design, removable carriage, one-piece base, and manual or automatic options
HS Series	High-volume delis, grocery stores, and busy commercial kitchens	Heavy-duty construction, longer-lasting knife edge, removable components, and additional safety interlocks
HS Portion Scale Series	Operations selling or portioning products by weight	Combines a heavy-duty slicer with an integrated scale for faster, more accurate portions

Heavy-Duty Commercial Slicers

The HS Series is designed for frequent, high-volume slicing. Available in manual and automatic configurations, these models feature 13-inch knives, removable components for easier cleaning, and safeguards that support safe operation.

Best for: High-volume delis, grocery stores, commissaries, and commercial kitchens slicing throughout the day.

Medium-Duty Centerline by Hobart Edge Series Slicers

Centerline Edge slicers are intended for medium-duty use and are available with 10- to 14-inch knives and manual or automatic operation. They provide an economical option for restaurants and delis.

Best for: Restaurants, cafes, and medium-volume delis slicing an average of four hours per day or less.

Hobart Commercial Food Processors

Choose a bowl-style processor for batch recipes, a continuous-feed processor for repeated vegetable cutting, or a buffalo chopper or cutter mixer for specialized chopping and mixing. Before selecting a model, consider the desired texture, batch size, cutting tools, and available prep time.

Best for: Chopping and blending ingredients for salsa and sauces.

Which Hobart Food Processor Is Right for Your Operation?

Processor Type	Best For	Key Advantages
Bowl-style food processors	Small-batch chopping, mixing, and pureeing	Compact design, 4- or 6-qt. bowls, built-in scraper, and available COOLCUTTER™ knives
Countertop continuous-feed processors	Medium- to high-volume vegetable preparation	Processes 11-26 lbs. per minute with interchangeable cutting tools
Floor-model continuous-feed processors	Commissaries, institutions, and large kitchens	Processes 88-132 lbs. per minute with large feed hoppers
Hobart buffalo choppers	Rough chopping meats, vegetables, spreads, and breadcrumbs	5- or 15-lb. capacities with removable bowls and knives
HCM450 cutter mixers	Large-batch cutting, mixing, blending, and kneading	45-qt. bowl, 5-HP motor, and separate cutting and kneading attachments

Commercial Bowl-Type Food Processors

Hobart bowl-style food processors chop, mix, and emulsify ingredients in compact 4- or 6-quart bowls. Select models include COOLCUTTER knives and built-in scrapers that move ingredients toward the blades for more consistent processing.

Best for: Smaller kitchens preparing sauces, salsas, dressings, spreads, and other batch recipes.

Hobart FP41-1 4-quart food processor — **Hobart FP41-1**
4-quart Food Processor

Hobart HCM61-1 6-quart food processor — **Hobart HCM61-1**
6-quart Food Processor

Hobart HCM62-1 6-quart food processor — **Hobart HCM62-1**
6-quart Food Processor

Continuous-Feed Commercial Food Processors

Countertop food processor models process 11 to 26 pounds per minute, while FP300i and FP400i floor models process 88 to 132 pounds per minute. Interchangeable cutting tools support slicing, shredding, grating, dicing, and julienne cuts.

Best for: High-volume kitchens that continuously process large quantities of vegetables, cheese, or other ingredients.

Hobart FP300I-1 1 Speed Continuous Feed Food Processor

Hobart Buffalo Choppers

Hobart food cutters use rotating stainless steel bowls and double knives to chop ingredients into uniform pieces. Models such as the 84145 and 84186 hold 5 and 15 pounds, respectively.

Best for: Preparing chopped meats, salads, spreads, breadcrumbs, and similar recipes.

Hobart 84145-2 1 Speed Buffalo Chopper Food Processor

Hobart HCM450 Cutter Mixers

The HCM450 cutter mixer combines cutting, mixing, blending, and kneading in a 45-quart tilting bowl. Its cutting and kneading attachments support a range of high-volume recipes.

Best for: Commissaries, institutions, bakeries, and other operations producing large batches.

Hobart HCM450-61 Cutter Mixer with Stainless Tilting Bowl

Hobart Commercial Dishwashers

Hobart dishwashers range from compact undercounter units to door-type, conveyor, and flight-type systems. Compare average dish volume, available space, and utility requirements to find the right fit for your kitchen.

Best for: Commercial kitchens washing large quantities of tableware, utensils, cookware, or glassware.

Which Hobart Dishwasher Is Right for Your Operation?

Dishwasher Type	Best For	Key Advantages
Undercounter	Bars, cafes, and lower-volume kitchens	Compact footprint and high- or low-temperature options
Door-type	Busy restaurants and medium-volume dish rooms	Higher rack capacity with straight-through or corner installation
Glass washers	Bars and beverage-focused operations	Soft-start washing helps protect glassware
Conveyor	Hospitals, hotels, schools, and cafeterias	Continuous rack washing for high-volume operations
Flight-type	Large institutional and campus dish rooms	Rackless belt operation for the highest-volume workflows

Hobart Undercounter Dishwashers

Hobart's LXn undercounter dishwasher series includes high-temperature and chemical-sanitizing configurations, while the LXnR adds energy-recovery features. Capacity varies by wash cycle and rack configuration, so compare cycle rates that reflect the soil load your kitchen handles rather than relying only on the highest advertised rack rate.

Best for: Bars, cafes, satellite serving areas, and kitchens with limited dishwashing space.

Hobart LXNHB-1 High Temp Rack Undercounter Dishwasher

Hobart Door-Type Warewashers

The AM series supports rack washing in straight-through or corner layouts, with standard- and tall-opening configurations available. Options include energy recovery and ventless operation. Confirm the model's opening height, utility connections, and installation requirements before making a decision.

Best for: Restaurants and institutional kitchens that need a dedicated dish station with convenient rack transfer.

Hobart AM16-BAS-2 High Temp Door Type Dishwasher

Hobart Glass Washers

Hobart's LXGnR glass washers sanitize with hot water and include steam elimination and energy recovery, while LXGnPR models use chemical sanitizing followed by a potable-water rinse to remove sanitizer residue. Both lines feature soft-start washing to help protect glassware from chipping. Compare rack capacity, glassware clearance, installation height, and utility requirements when selecting a model.

Best for: Bars, wineries, hotel lounges, and restaurants that need a dedicated station for washing glasses and stemware.

Hobart LXGNR-4 ADA High Temp Undercounter Glass Washer

Hobart Conveyor Warewashers

Hobart CL conveyor warewashers move loaded racks through the wash process, with base-model capacities ranging from 202 to 342 racks per hour. These systems require coordinated planning for machine length, rack direction, utility connections, and dish tables.

Best for: Schools, hospitals, hotels, cafeterias, and other operations with sustained, high-volume dishwashing needs.

Hobart CL Base Conveyor Type Commercial Dishwasher

Hobart Flight-Type Warewashers

Hobart's FT2000 flight-type warewashers support continuous, high-volume dishwashing with touchscreen controls and automatic deliming. Advansys™ configurations add automatic soil removal and drain-water energy recovery.

Best for: Large institutional and campus dish rooms with sustained, high-volume warewashing demands.

Hobart Commercial Disposers

Hobart food waste disposers offer motor sizes from ¹/₂ to 5 horsepower to accommodate different waste-handling needs. Select a model based on the quantity of food waste, where it's generated, and the installation's mounting, water, drainage, and electrical requirements.

Best for: Foodservice operations that need to dispose of food scraps.

Which Hobart Disposer Is Right for Your Operation?

Disposer Models	Best For	Key Considerations
FD4/50 and FD4/75	Cafes, small restaurants, and lower-volume prep areas	¹/₂- or ³/₄-HP motors for lighter food-waste loads
FD4/125 and FD4/150	Busy restaurants, grocery departments, and institutional kitchens	1¹/₄- or 1¹/₂-HP motors for moderate waste volume
FD4/200, FD4/300, and FD4/500	Commissaries, hospitals, campuses, and high-volume facilities	2- to 5-HP motors for demanding applications; confirm plumbing and electrical requirements

Hobart Commercial Mixers

Hobart mixers include compact countertop units, heavy-duty planetary mixers, and spiral mixers for dough production. Planetary mixers accommodate varied recipes with interchangeable agitators, while spiral mixers focus mainly on dough mixing. Choose capacity using the recipe's total batch weight and Hobart's capacity guidance. For dough, absorption ratio and ingredient characteristics can substantially affect batch size.

Best for: Preparing recipes that involve mixing ingredients, especially dough.

Which Hobart Mixer Is Right for Your Operation?

Mixer Line	Best For	Key Advantages
N50 Series	Small kitchens, bakeries, and test batches	Compact 5-qt. design for small-batch mixing
Centerline HMM Series	Restaurants and bakeries with light- to medium-duty needs	Economical 10-, 20-, and 30-qt. planetary models
Legacy+ Series	Busy kitchens preparing varied recipes	Heavy-duty planetary mixers with 12- to 140-qt. capacities
HSL and HSU Series	High-volume bakeries, pizzerias, and commissaries	Spiral mixing for dough batches weighing up to 440 lbs.

Hobart Commercial Scales

Choose Hobart scales based on weighing needs, price calculation, and label printing. Compare maximum capacity, power requirements, and available counter or overhead space.

Which Hobart Scale Is Right for Your Operation?

Scale Line	Best For	Key Advantages
HTS service scales	Deli, meat, seafood, and prepared-food counters	Touchscreen controls, label printing, product storage, and customer-display options
PS40 price-computing scales	Produce markets, small delis, and point-of-sale weighing	Compact design, dual displays, programmable keys, and rechargeable battery
PR30 hanging scales	Produce markets and work areas with limited counter space	Suspended weighing pan, two-sided dial, and no electrical connection required

Hobart HTS Service Scales

HTS service scales feature touchscreen controls and label printing for packaged or counter-service products. Customer-display configurations vary, so confirm whether the selected model includes the display needed for the service counter.

Best for: Departments weighing, labeling, and selling a range of food products.

Hobart HTS-7LS 30 lb Price Computing Scale

PS40 Price-Computing Scale

Hobart PS40-3 30 lb Price Computing Scale

The PS40-3 has a 30-pound capacity, price-computing functions, and front and rear backlit LCD displays for clear weight readings. Its 50 programmable keys streamline convenient operation in retail settings.

Best for: Produce markets, small delis, and retail counters.

Hobart Hanging Scales

The PR30 series has a 30-pound capacity with a suspended pan and a two-sided dial. Its hanging configuration frees counter space, and mechanical operation eliminates the need for an electrical connection.

Best for: Work areas with suitable overhead mounting space.

Hobart Salad Dryers

Hobart salad dryers remove excess water from washed greens in large batches. The SDPE-11 and SDPS-11 each have a 20-gallon capacity and a ¹/₄-horsepower motor, so the main comparisons are exterior construction, size, and weight.

Which Hobart Salad Dryer Is Right for Your Operation?

Salad Dryer Model	Best For	Key Advantages
SDPE-11	High-volume kitchens that prefer polyethylene construction	20-gal. capacity, polyethylene outer tub and lid, removable basket, and mobile floor design
SDPS-11	High-volume kitchens that prefer stainless steel construction	20-gal. capacity, stainless steel outer tub and lid, removable basket, and mobile floor design

Hobart Accessories

Hobart accessories adapt compatible equipment for specific tasks and recipes. Options include mixer bowls and agitators, hub attachments, food processor cutting tools, slicer components, and dishwasher accessories. Match each accessory to the exact equipment model and intended application; parts may not be interchangeable across a product category.

Which Hobart Accessories Are Right for Your Operation?

Accessory Type	Best For	Key Considerations
Mixer bowls and agitators	Expanding batch capacity or preparing different recipes	Match the mixer model, bowl capacity, and intended mixture
Mixer hub attachments	Slicing vegetables, shredding cheese, or grinding meat	Confirm the mixer's attachment-hub size and approved operating speed
Food processor cutting tools	Producing specific slices, shreds, dices, or julienne cuts	Match the cutting tool to the processor model and required cut size
Slicer parts and accessories	Replacing worn components or maintaining slicing performance	Verify compatibility with the exact slicer model and series
Dishwasher racks and components	Supporting different wares or replacing worn dishmachine parts	Match the rack or component to the dishwasher type and model

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