Commercial Coffee Roasters — Built in the USA
Primo builds commercial coffee roasters for businesses that roast for a living — cafés roasting their own beans, wholesale roasteries, and production facilities. Every XR-Series machine is hand-built in Huntington Beach, California from American steel, with infrared burner technology, variable-speed drum and airflow motors, and our Roast Master profiling software included with every purchase.
Unlike most manufacturers, we publish our prices. The XR-Series runs from $28,000 for the XR-5 to $195,000+ for the XR-70 and custom production builds. No quote-wall, no guessing — compare the numbers below, then run your own revenue math with our Roast Income Calculator.
What Size Commercial Coffee Roaster Do You Need?
Roaster sizing comes down to one number: how many pounds you need to roast per week, divided by the hours you can realistically spend roasting. Work backward from your sales, not forward from the machine.
XR-5
5 kg class · up to 40 lbs/hour
The right machine for cafés roasting for their own bar, farmers-market and online roasters, and anyone proving out a roasting business before scaling. Runs on standard 110 V power and fits through a standard man door — no special electrical or building work to get started.
XR-15
15 kg class · up to 95 lbs/hour
The workhorse for a roastery supplying its own café plus early wholesale accounts. Batch sizes from 15 to 33 lbs give you flexibility between small single-origin runs and volume blends on the same machine.
XR-20
20 kg class · up to 144 lbs/hour
For growing wholesale operations that have outgrown a 15 kg machine but aren't ready for a dedicated production floor. Same footprint as the XR-15, roughly 50% more hourly output.
XR-30
30 kg class · up to 228 lbs/hour
Production roasting. If you're supplying grocery, co-packing, or running multiple wholesale routes, this is where batch economics start working hard for you.
XR-70 and Custom Builds
70 kg class and beyond · 500+ lbs/hour
Industrial-scale roasting, built to your specification. Custom drum configurations, finishes, and facility integration. Contact us to spec a custom machine.
Not sure which class fits? Get a quote and tell us your weekly volume — we call back within 24 hours, Monday through Friday during business hours.
Roaster Comparison
| Roaster name | Electrical information | Dimensions | Hourly roast capacity |
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| XR-5 | 110 V / 20 Amps / 60 Hz | 64" L x 29" W x 52" H | approx. 19 Kg / (40 lbs) |
| XR-15 | 220 V Single Phase / 20 Amps / 60 Hz | 79" L x 73" W x 77" H | approx. 43 Kg / (95 lbs) |
| XR-20 | 220 V Single Phase / 20 Amps / 60 Hz | 79" L x 73" W x 77" H | approx. 65 Kg / (144 lbs) |
| XR-30 | 220 V Single Phase / 20 Amps / 60 Hz | 96" L x 88" W x 82" H | approx. 103 Kg / (228 lbs) |
| XR-70 | 220 V Single Phase / 20 Amps / 60 Hz | 101.5" x 103.5" x 78" | approx. 230kg / (504 lbs) |
Why Roasters Choose Primo
100% made in the USA
Every machine is hand-built in our Huntington Beach, California facility from American steel. All parts are stocked domestically — when you need a replacement, it ships from California, not from overseas with a six-week lead time.
Roast Master software included
Profile builder, real-time graph view, multi-roaster management, and automatic batch logging. First year included; $250 per year after — $1,000 over five years, compared with $6,000–$18,000 for Cropster. Also compatible with Cropster and Artisan via ASCII mode.
Infrared burner technology
Our infrared burners apply even, consistent heat directly to the drum with industry-leading gas efficiency, giving you conductive, convective, and radiant heat with full control.
Warranty that reflects how they're built
A 12-month limited warranty on all electrical and mechanical parts from delivery — and workmanship and fabrication defects covered for the life of the roaster, with Primo paying for replacement parts and shipping.
Financing available
Equipment financing is available through our partner lender, and the Section 179 tax accelerator may apply for qualifying businesses. Call 1.800.675.0160 with financing questions.
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Commercial Coffee Roaster FAQ
How much does a commercial coffee roaster cost?
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Primo XR-Series commercial roasters range from $28,000 (XR-5) to $76,000 (XR-30), with the XR-70 and custom production builds starting at $195,000. We publish all our prices — most manufacturers don't.
What size coffee roaster does a small business need?
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Most cafés roasting their own coffee start with a 5 kg machine (XR-5, up to 40 lbs/hour). Roasteries with wholesale accounts typically run a 15 kg or 20 kg machine. Estimate your weekly roasted volume, divide by your available roasting hours, and match that to hourly output.
Are Primo roasters made in the USA?
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Yes. Every Primo roaster is hand-built in Huntington Beach, California from American steel, and all replacement parts are stocked domestically.
Is roasting software included?
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Yes. Roast Master profiling software is included with every XR-Series roaster — first year included, $250/year after. XR-Series machines are also compatible with Cropster and Artisan.
Do you offer financing?
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Yes, equipment financing is available through our partner lender. The Section 179 tax accelerator may apply for qualifying businesses. Call 1.800.675.0160 for a custom quote.
What warranty comes with a Primo roaster?
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A 12-month limited warranty on all electrical and mechanical parts from delivery, plus workmanship and fabrication defects covered for the life of the roaster. Primo pays for replacement parts and shipping; labor and installation are the owner's responsibility.