Manual Grape Crushers

How to choose a manual grape crusher

A manual grape crusher is a straightforward option when you need to crush grapes without using electricity. The rollers are operated by turning a flywheel with a hand crank, allowing the berries to be crushed before the must moves on to the next stages of winemaking.

When comparing models, consider the quantity of grapes you need to process, the hourly capacity indicated for each machine, its dimensions and the materials used in its construction.

Choosing the right size and capacity

The range includes mini, small, medium and large manual grape crushers. Smaller models are intended for more limited quantities, while larger versions offer greater hourly processing capacity.

Before purchasing, check the capacity shown on the individual product page as well as the hopper size and overall dimensions, particularly if the machine will be used or stored in a restricted space.

Enamelled sheet metal or stainless steel components

Depending on the model, manual grape crushers are available with enamelled sheet metal treated for food use or with stainless steel components such as the hopper and agitator.

The most suitable configuration depends on how you intend to use the machine, how frequently it will be used and the material you prefer. Always check the individual product specifications to see exactly which components and materials are included.

Manual or motorised grape crusher?

A manual crusher does not require an electrical power supply and is particularly suited to more limited quantities of grapes and occasional processing. When the amount to be handled increases, a powered machine can make the crushing stage faster and reduce the physical effort required.

If this better matches the way you work, you can compare the available motorised grape crushers.

Manual grape crusher or crusher-destemmer?

A manual grape crusher is designed to crush the berries, but it does not separate them from the stems. If crushing is the only operation you need to carry out, this is the appropriate type of machine to consider.

If you also need to remove the stems during grape processing, take a look at the grape destemmers and crusher-destemmers. Depending on their configuration, these machines are designed for destemming or for combining crushing and stem separation in the same processing stage.