The IRV40 spiral dough mixer is the 41-litre model of the single-phase 230V variable-speed raising-head range. It holds a precise place in the IRV range: above the IRV30 (32 L, €3,160, 20 kg/batch) and below the IRV50 (48 L, €3,360, 30 kg/batch). For single-phase kitchens needing 25 kg of dough per batch with a drive's precision and a raising head's flexibility, the IRV40 is the range's intermediate model — €90 more than the IRV30 for 9 extra litres and 5 kg more per batch.
Drive + 41 L in single-phase: intermediate capacity with precision
The IRV40's drive lets you set the kneading speed across a continuous range, with no limit to fixed speed-1 or speed-2 positions. In practice, this means you can start a Neapolitan dough very slowly for ingredient incorporation (avoids spray, favours progressive hydration), accelerate gradually during kneading, and find exactly the regime that suits each recipe. For a light brioche, you stay at a lower regime for longer. For a classic pizza dough, you knead at a medium-high continuous regime.
On 41 litres (25 kg of dough), this precision makes a measurable difference to product consistency. A pizza dough kneaded too fast on a large quantity can show gluten-development variations between the centre and the edges of the bowl — the drive avoids this by keeping the optimal regime over the whole kneading time. A single-speed mixer on the same quantity does not offer this control.
The IRV40's single-phase 230V supply is its distinct positioning against 41 L 3-phase mixers (ITR40, ITR402V). In a kitchen whose installation is not three-phase — older premises, renovation not planned, deliberate choice to stay single-phase — the IRV40 is the highest precision level available at the 41 L capacity with no electrical works.
For which establishment
The IRV40 is the mixer of single-phase kitchens needing both the 41 L capacity and drive control. A single-phase pizzeria producing doughs at several hydration levels in the same day — high-hydration Neapolitan and classic pizza — that cannot afford the approximations of single-speed kneading on 25 kg. A single-phase restaurant-bakery making its bread daily and its pizza dough for services: 25 kg/batch and continuous speed let you adapt the cycle to the product of the moment without changing machine.
If your kitchen is 3-phase and you want an equivalent with 2 fixed speeds, the ITR402V (41 L 3-phase 2-speed, €3,065) costs €185 less than the IRV40 for 2-position kneading — a valid choice if you do not need continuous adjustment. If you are single-phase and 20 kg/batch is enough, the IRV30 (32 L, €3,160) saves €90. If you need 30 kg/batch in single-phase variable, the IRV50 (48 L, €3,360) is the step above.
Technical specifications
| Reference | IRV40 |
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| Type | Variable-speed spiral mixer, raising head, removable bowl |
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| Bowl capacity | 41 litres |
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| Power | 1100 W |
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| Supply | Single-phase 230V |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 480 × 820 × 850 mm |
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| Weight | 35 kg |
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| Price excl. VAT | €3,250 |
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Single-phase variable-speed raising-head range
| Model | Capacity | Power | Price excl. VAT |
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| IRV20 | 22 L | 750 W | €2,700 |
| IRV30 | 32 L | 1100 W | €3,160 |
| IRV40 | 41 L | 1100 W | €3,250 |
| IRV50 | 48 L | 1500 W | €3,360 |
What restaurateurs ask
- For €90 more, is the IRV40 (41 L) better than the IRV30 (32 L) if I produce 18-20 kg per batch?
- If you regularly knead 18-20 kg per batch, the IRV30 (32 L) is at the top of its effective capacity — you generally do not fill a bowl beyond 60-65% for even kneading. In that case, the IRV40 (41 L) at €90 more is the right choice: you have margin in the bowl, kneading is more even on 20 kg in 41 L than in 32 L, and you can absorb a larger batch if the need arises. If you regularly knead 12-15 kg, the IRV30 is amply enough.
- Is the IRV40's drive reliable over the long term or does it generate extra breakdowns?
- The modern electronic drives built into professional mixers are designed to run in a kitchen environment over long periods. Reliability mainly depends on regular maintenance (cleaning the drive's ventilation zones, protection against excess moisture) and use within the machine's capacity limits. In practice, variable-speed mixers in professional catering have lifespans similar to fixed-speed mixers, provided you follow the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations. The 1-year guarantee covers drive faults like the rest of the machine.
Weight: 35 kg. Single-phase 230V supply, standard 16 A socket. Delivery on request — contact us for lead times via the contact form.
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