Selling churros every day and tired of reloading between orders? This vertical 5-litre machine is the format that holds a service. Its cylinder is 32 cm long against 20 cm on the 3-litre model — 60% more dough for only 12 cm of extra height on the worktop.
The right trade-off between output and footprint
This is the calculation that decides the format. Going from 3 to 5 litres costs 12 cm of height and 4 kg — but removes roughly two thirds of the reloads over a selling day. Going from 5 to 7 litres costs another 14 cm and brings you to 83 cm tall, a height that starts to get in the way on a standard worktop.
The 5 litre is therefore the format for businesses selling churros continuously but without extreme peaks: the town-centre snack bar, the creperie widening its sweet menu, the leisure park outside high season, the sandwich shop opening an afternoon slot.
- Snack bars and sweet fast food: churros complement waffles and crepes without tying up an extra station — the machine stays out, ready to use.
- Kiosks and leisure parks: one reload at the start of service and one mid-afternoon is usually enough.
- Event caterers: 12 kg is still a two-person carry, and the format covers a buffet of 100 to 150 people without interruption.
Mechanics with nothing to break
There is no motor, no circuit board and no thermostat on this machine. A lever, a two-ratio rack, a piston and a stainless cylinder. What can wear is the piston seal — a simple part, replaceable in minutes.
The direct consequence: the machine does not fail mid-service, is immune to power cuts and surges, and needs no preventive maintenance. After service the reservoir tilts backwards, cylinder and piston come out without tools, and everything goes to the wash.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Value |
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| Cylinder capacity | 5 litres |
| Cylinder dimensions | Ø 14 × 32 cm |
| Outlet diameter | Ø 5 cm |
| Operation | Manual — no electrical supply |
| Speeds | 2 pushing speeds |
| Moulds supplied | 4 churro shapes |
| Nozzles supplied | 4 — Ø 1.6 · 2.2 · 3.2 · 3.8 cm |
| Reservoir | Tilting (filling and cleaning) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 34 × 30 × 69 cm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Type | Vertical, tabletop model |
3, 5 or 7 litres: which one
| Criterion | 3 litres | 5 litres | 7 litres |
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| Height | 57 cm | 69 cm | 83 cm |
| Weight | 8 kg | 12 kg | 13 kg |
| Reloads | Frequent | Moderate | Rare |
| Best for | Backup, start-up, markets | Continuous snack service | Events, high volume |
| Price excl. VAT | €199 | €249 | €307 |
What professionals ask
- Why a manual machine rather than an electric one?
- Because it works anywhere. At a market, a car boot sale, a village fair or an outdoor stand there is not always a socket available — and when there is one, the fryer has usually taken it. A manual machine has no power constraint, no motor to fail, and the operator controls the pressure by hand: they decide the thickness and length of the churro, not an automatic cycle.
- What are the two speeds for?
- The lever engages two gear ratios. The fast setting drives the piston down quickly for large nozzles and soft dough. The slow setting multiplies leverage: it takes less effort on small nozzles and on firm dough, the kind that holds its shape best in the fryer.
- What is the difference between the 4 moulds and the 4 nozzles?
- The 4 moulds give the churro its shape — star flutes in several sizes, plus a three-spoke shape. The 4 nozzles, from Ø 1.6 to 3.8 cm, set the diameter of the dough rope. Combining the two lets you produce both the thin Spanish churro and the thick, generous version.
- How is it cleaned?
- The reservoir tilts backwards, opening access to the cylinder. Piston, cylinder and moulds come apart without tools and wash in hot soapy water. Everything is stainless steel or food-grade plastic: nothing rusts and nothing holds the smell of the dough.
- Can it be used for anything other than churros?
- Yes. The same body works as a filler: with the plain nozzles it fills casings for fresh sausage, or lays down ropes of doughnut batter. Caterers who alternate sweet and savoury with the seasons use it that way routinely.
Delivery
Professional delivery across mainland France and Europe. The machine arrives assembled, with its 4 moulds and 4 nozzles: no assembly, no connection. Put it on a stable surface and the four rubber feet do the rest. Our sales team is available for a quotation or to help you choose the capacity that matches your volume.
