The IRV50 spiral dough mixer is the 48-litre model of the single-phase 230V variable-speed raising-head range — the top of the series in single-phase supply. With 48 litres of bowl, 1500 W and a continuously adjustable variable drive, the IRV50 offers the maximum capacity and kneading precision available on a standard 230V socket with no three-phase installation. At €3,360 — €110 more than the IRV40 (41 L, €3,250) — the IRV50 is aimed at single-phase kitchens needing 30 kg/batch for their production volume and not wanting to trade off between capacity and precision.
48 L + drive in single-phase: the maximum with no 3-phase
In a kitchen whose installation is entirely single-phase 230V, the IRV50 represents the ceiling of what a spiral mixer can do on a standard supply. The 1500 W power is what allows the 48 litres to be worked properly: with an undersized motor, dense doughs in large quantity make the regime drop during kneading — a phenomenon that translates into uneven gluten development between the start and end of the batch. On the IRV50, the 1500 W holds the regime stable throughout, and the drive lets you precisely adjust that regime to the kneading phase.
The drive sets the IRV50 apart from the ITR502V (48 L 3-phase 2-speed, €3,185) on a key point: continuous adjustment versus 2 fixed positions. The ITR502V is 3-phase and offers two fixed speeds. The IRV50 is single-phase and offers a continuous range — you can set the speed to exactly 40% of the range for incorporating a very hydrated dough, 75% for the final kneading, 60% for a brioche. This granularity does not exist on fixed-speed models, and it is particularly useful on large quantities where the margin for kneading error has more impact.
The raising head on the 48 L format is the decisive operational factor: 30 kg of dough in a fixed bowl creates a constraint for daily work. The IRV50's removable bowl lets you carry the 30 kg straight to the shaping station with no manual dough transfer — a direct time saving and a reduction in the dough losses that stick to the edges during a manual transfer.
For which establishment
The IRV50 is the mixer of high-volume single-phase kitchens that will not compromise on kneading precision. A single-phase restaurant-bakery producing 30 kg of bread daily and its pizza dough for weekend services — the IRV50 lets you handle both by adapting the speed to the product. A large single-phase pizzeria (older single-phase premises, 3-phase not feasible) wanting the maximum capacity available on a standard supply.
If your kitchen is 3-phase, the ITR502V (48 L 3-phase 2-speed, €3,185) costs €175 less for 2-fixed-speed kneading — less precise than the drive but enough for most recipes. If you are single-phase but 25 kg/batch is enough, the IRV40 (41 L, €3,250) saves €110. If your production is smaller-scale, the IRV30 (32 L, €3,160) or IRV20 (22 L, €2,700) are the range's lower formats.
Technical specifications
| Reference | IRV50 |
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| Type | Variable-speed spiral mixer, raising head, removable bowl |
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| Bowl capacity | 48 litres |
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| Power | 1500 W |
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| Supply | Single-phase 230V |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 480 × 800 × 850 mm |
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| Weight | 45 kg |
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| Price excl. VAT | €3,360 |
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IRV50 in the single-phase variable-speed raising-head range
| Model | Capacity | Power | Price excl. VAT |
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| IRV30 | 32 L | 1100 W | €3,160 |
| IRV40 | 41 L | 1100 W | €3,250 |
| IRV50 | 48 L | 1500 W | €3,360 |
What restaurateurs ask
- At €3,360, is the IRV50 not too expensive compared with the ITR502V 3-phase 2-speed at €3,185?
- The ITR502V (48 L 3-phase 2-speed, €3,185) is €175 cheaper than the IRV50, but needs a three-phase 400V installation. If you have 3-phase, the ITR502V is a valid option at a lower price — the 2 fixed speeds cover most professional recipes. The IRV50 at €3,360 is the right choice if you are single-phase 230V and cannot move to 3-phase, or if you need the continuously adjustable drive rather than the 2 fixed speeds. On technical recipes (high hydration, brioche, artisan bread), the IRV50's continuous adjustment offers a precision the ITR502V's 2 speeds cannot reproduce.
- Does the IRV50 in single-phase 1500 W need a special electrical installation?
- The IRV50 runs on standard single-phase 230V supply. The 1500 W power corresponds to a start on a standard 16 A circuit — the same power as a conventional electric cooking oven. In practice, you just need a 16 A socket on a dedicated circuit or one shared with low-consumption appliances at the same time. No three-phase installation, no special breaker, no extra wiring is required beyond what any single-phase professional kitchen already has.
Weight: 45 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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