When a 60 Gallon Hash Washer Is the Right Size
Deciding between the two Makers is a question about batch size, not about quality. Both use the same no-shear impeller, the same 0 to 500 RPM range and the same ten-recipe control system. The difference is what fits inside. This vessel holds 60 gal and takes 10 gal to 20 gal wash bags, where the Standard holds 20 gal and runs 5 gal bags. That is roughly three times the working volume per cycle. The case for the larger one is simple arithmetic on your freezer. If a harvest yields more fresh frozen than the smaller vessel washes in a day, you end up running shifts or thawing material. Neither is good for the product. Run the numbers on your actual batch weight before paying for capacity you will not fill. A part-filled large vessel washes worse than a full small one. Water level relative to the bag matters, and an underfilled run does not agitate properly.
The Footprint of an Ice Water Extraction Vessel This Size
The XL stands 75 in high, 41 in wide and 45 in long, and that is the figure to measure a doorway against. Shipping weight is 645 lbs across both sizes in the line. Power stays modest and unchanged: a single 120 V supply drawing 10 A, with no three phase anywhere in the build. Everything in contact with product is 304 stainless. The motor is sealed to IP67 so the whole machine takes a hose, and the vessel tilts for cleaning. The pump is on board and draining runs through industrial quarter-turn valves over a false bottom. The insulated sleeve is removable and cuts ice use by up to 50%. That is a larger saving in absolute terms here than on the smaller unit. The warranty is two years. The machine is GMP compliant and UL listed, which matters where an insurer or an inspector asks.
Key Features
- 60 gal vessel, 10 to 20 gal bags: Roughly three times the working volume of the Standard.
- Same impeller and controls: No-shear, 0 to 500 RPM, with ten stored wash recipes.
- Footprint to measure against: 75 in high, 41 in wide, 45 in long.
- 645 lbs shipping weight: The same across both sizes, so plan the delivery accordingly.
- Single 120 V supply at 10 A: No three phase and no special outlet, even at this capacity.
- Insulated removable sleeve: Up to 50% less ice, which is a bigger saving at volume.
- Tilts, hoses down, IP67 motor: 304 stainless throughout, with a false bottom over the drain.
- GMP compliant and UL listed: On a two year warranty, which not all equipment at this level carries.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | TRIMINATORMAKERXL60GALUSA |
| Brand | Triminator |
| Product | Automated ice water extraction vessel, large format |
| Capacity | 60 gal |
| Wash bag sizes | 10 gal to 20 gal |
| Impeller | No-shear, 0 to 500 RPM |
| Motor | 1/4 HP, IP67 washdown rated |
| Wash programmes | 10 recipe banks; RPM, run time, rest time and total runtime |
| Insulated sleeve | Removable; up to 50% less ice per wash |
| Thermometer | Large built-in dial |
| Pump | Transfer pump included |
| Drain | Industrial quarter-turn valves, with a false bottom |
| Cleaning | Built-in tilt system |
| Material | 304 stainless steel |
| Dimensions | 75 in high, 41 in wide, 45 in long |
| Weight | 645 lbs |
| Power | 120 V, 10 A |
| Compliance | GMP compliant and UL listed |
| Warranty | Two years |
| Smaller size | The Maker Standard at 20 gal, taking 5 gal bags |