Primo vs. US Roaster Corp: Commercial Coffee Roaster Comparison
This is an all-American comparison: Primo builds in Huntington Beach, California, and US Roaster Corp builds in Oklahoma City. Both are family-scale manufacturers with wide model ranges, both serve roasteries from shop size to industrial, and both have loyal owners. So the decision comes down to the details — and the biggest detail is how much information each company gives you before you have to pick up the phone.
Primo publishes every price, every spec, and every parts price on this website. US Roaster Corp asks you to contact them for pricing. Here's everything that can be put side by side.
Price and Capacity, Side by Side
| Batch class | Primo — new, published price | US Roaster Corp |
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| 3–5 kg | XR-5 — $28,000 new · 6–12 lb batches · up to 40 lbs/hour · 110 V · software included | 3 kg and 5 kg Millennium/Revelation models — new pricing by quote ("contact us for pricing") |
| 12–15 kg | XR-15 — $40,000 new · 15–33 lb batches · up to 95 lbs/hour · software included | 12 kg Millennium/Revelation — new pricing by quote; older used units (2009) have listed around $23,500 |
| 20–35 kg | XR-20 — $49,000 · up to 144 lbs/hour XR-30 — $76,000 · up to 228 lbs/hour | 35 kg models — new pricing by quote; a 2013 used 35 kg listed at $45,750 |
| 70 kg and beyond | XR-70 and custom builds — from $195,000 · 500+ lbs/hour | 70 kg and 150 kg models — new pricing by quote |
US Roaster Corp pricing policy and 2-year warranty per their website, June 2026; used listings from major US equipment marketplaces, June 2026 — note these are older units (2006–2013) and not equivalent to new-machine pricing. Primo prices are our standard published prices, current as of this page.
Every Primo price — machines, parts, software — is published. You can budget your entire roastery from this website tonight, before anyone asks for your phone number.
Already know your size? The price is on this page. For a written quote with shipping and options, we call back within 24 hours, Monday–Friday.
Call 1.800.675.0160 Get a Written QuoteWhat's Included and What's Covered
| Primo XR-Series | US Roaster Corp | |
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| Built in | Huntington Beach, California — American steel, hand-built | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — USA-made |
| Burner technology | Infrared — conductive, convective, and radiant heat with industry-leading gas efficiency | Conventional gas burners; electric and hybrid options on some Revelation models |
| Profiling software | Roast Master included with every machine — first year free, $250/year after (about $1,000 over 5 years). Also compatible with Cropster and Artisan | Machines work with third-party software like Cropster ($6,000–$18,000 over 5 years) or Artisan; confirm what's bundled with your quote |
| Warranty | 12-month limited warranty on all electrical and mechanical parts, plus workmanship and fabrication coverage for the life of the roaster. Primo pays replacement parts and shipping | 2-year warranty including parts and phone support, per their website |
| Parts | Every part priced on our website and stocked in California | Request parts pricing from manufacturer |
| Support | Real people, same-day response M–F, 45-minute onboarding call with every machine | Phone support from Oklahoma City, M–F business hours |
To Be Fair to US Roaster Corp
US Roaster Corp has been building and rebuilding roasters in Oklahoma for more than 40 years, with a reputation for heavy-duty construction, custom work, rebuilds of nearly every classic brand, and a range that extends to 150 kg machines. They're a legitimate American manufacturer — which is exactly why they're on this page.
The honest difference isn't quality of steel — it's information, inclusions, and the long game. Primo publishes every number, ships profiling software with every machine, and covers workmanship and fabrication for the life of the roaster — coverage that's still working in year ten, when any 2-year warranty is long expired.
The bottom line: between two American manufacturers, choose the one that respects your time. Primo's prices, parts, software costs, and warranty terms are all published; Roast Master is included with every machine; and workmanship is covered for the life of the roaster. If US Roaster Corp's quote comes back better, you'll know — because our number was never a secret.
Primo vs. US Roaster Corp FAQ
How much does a US Roaster Corp roaster cost?
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US Roaster Corp doesn't publish new-machine pricing — their site asks buyers to contact them. On the used market, older units have listed around $12,950 (3 kg, 2006), $23,500 (12 kg, 2009), and $45,750 (35 kg, 2013). For new pricing, request a quote from them — and compare it against Primo's published prices on this page.
How do Primo prices compare?
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Primo publishes every price: $28,000 (XR-5), $40,000 (XR-15), $49,000 (XR-20), $76,000 (XR-30), and XR-70/custom builds from $195,000 — with Roast Master profiling software included on every machine.
Are both brands made in the USA?
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Yes — Primo hand-builds in Huntington Beach, California, and US Roaster Corp builds in Oklahoma City. The differences are in burner technology (Primo uses infrared), pricing transparency, included software, and warranty coverage.
What warranty does Primo offer?
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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. US Roaster Corp advertises a 2-year parts-and-phone-support warranty. Compare both in writing.
Get both quotes — ours won't be a surprise. Written Primo quotes come back within 24 hours, M–F. Or run your volume through the Roast Income Calculator first.
Call 1.800.675.0160 Get a Written QuoteComparing other brands? See Primo vs. Diedrich, Primo vs. Probat, and Primo vs. Mill City.