7 Types of Commercial Juice Extractors Explained

Types of commercial juice extractors include centrifugal, masticating, and hydraulic models, each designed for different juice extraction needs and efficiency levels.

Commercial juice extractors come in various designs, each optimized for specific fruits, vegetables, and production volumes. Choosing the right type can impact juice quality, yield, and operational efficiency in your business.

1. Centrifugal Juicers

Centrifugal juicers use high-speed spinning (3,000-16,000 RPM) to separate juice from pulp through a mesh basket. These are the fastest commercial juicers available.

Best For:

• Hard fruits (apples, pears)
• Firm vegetables (carrots, beets)
• High-volume operations

Limitations:

• Not ideal for leafy greens
• Oxidation reduces nutrient retention
• Louder operation than other types

Popular models: Breville Juice Fountain XL Pro, Robot Coupe J80

2. Masticating (Cold Press) Juicers

Masticating juicers crush and press produce at 40-160 RPM, preserving more nutrients through minimal heat generation.

Best For:

• Leafy greens (kale, spinach)
• Wheatgrass
• Nutrient-sensitive applications

Key Features:

Feature	Benefit
Slow operation	Higher juice yield (up to 30% more)
Quiet performance	Better for customer-facing environments

Top picks: Omega NC900HDS, Hurom H400

3. Triturating (Twin Gear) Juicers

Triturating juicers use two interlocking gears to grind produce at ultra-low speeds (80-110 RPM), offering the highest nutrient retention.

Best For:

• Root vegetables
• Leafy greens
• Premium juice bars

Operation Notes:

Requires pre-cutting produce into smaller pieces. Produces drier pulp than other juicer types, indicating superior extraction.

4. Citrus Juicers

Specialized for oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. Commercial models can process 30-40 fruits per minute (Zummo data).

Types:

1. Manual press: Simple lever-operated models (2000+ lbs pressure)
2. Automatic reamers: Motorized spinning cones
3. Industrial extractors: High-volume systems with automatic feeding

See our guide to commercial orange juicers for specific recommendations.

5. Hydraulic Press Juicers

Industrial-grade systems that apply up to 10,000 PSI to extract maximum juice. Often used for:

• Pomegranates
• Berries
• Specialty juice production

6. Wheatgrass Juicers

Specialized masticating juicers designed specifically for tough grasses and sprouts. Key features include:

• Extra-powerful motors (200-400W)
• Vertical feeding chutes
• Stainless steel augers

7. Combination Juicer/Blenders

Some commercial units like the NutriBullet Juicer Pro offer both functions, ideal for smoothie bars.

Choosing the Right Commercial Juicer

Consider these factors when selecting equipment:

Volume Requirements

• Low volume: Manual citrus juicers or small centrifugal models
• Medium volume: Standard centrifugal or masticating juicers
• High volume: Industrial hydraulic or automatic systems

Produce Types

Refer to this quick guide:

Juicer Type	Best For	Avoid
Centrifugal	Hard fruits/veggies	Leafy greens
Masticating	Greens, wheatgrass	Large citrus

For restaurants needing versatile equipment, the Waring WJX80X offers reliable performance for most applications.