Primo Coffee Roasters
20 kg - Primo Pri-20 Roaster - 2022 - Excellent Condition - Used
Condition: ExcellentUsage: This roaster has never been put into productionManufactured: 2022Location: Midwest, USA 📞CONTACT SALES DIRECT @ 650-5...
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CoffeeTec's Primo roasters collection covers used and never-used equipment from Primo Roasting Equipment, an American manufacturer known for hand-built, infrared drum roasters in 5 to 30+ kilo batch sizes. Every listing here includes real condition notes, usage history, and location, so you can compare machines the same way you'd compare any other major equipment purchase. Browse the full used coffee roaster collection if you want to weigh Primo against other brands side by side.
Why Roasters Choose Primo
Primo has built coffee roasters in the USA since 1993, and the current XR-Series lineup carries that history forward under CEO Brandon Miller and Design Lead Christian Longnecker. Each machine is hand-built using American steel, with infrared burner technology, variable-speed drum and airflow motors, and a two-year manufacturer warranty on new units. Roast profiling software comes standard, and the machines are compatible with third-party tools like Cropster and Artisan, so you can log and repeat your roast curves as your business grows.
Primo Roasters by Batch Size
Primo's lineup spans small cafe setups through full production roasting, which is why you'll find the brand across more than one CoffeeTec size category:
- 5 kg (Ranger XR5): A strong fit for a single cafe roasting on-site or a first-time roastery. Compare it against other 5 to 18 kilo roasters if you're sizing between brands.
- 15 to 20 kg (Sentinel XR20): Built for wholesale accounts and multi-location retail supply that need steady batch-to-batch output.
- 30 kg and up (Warden XR30): Aimed at established production roasteries. See it alongside other large batch roasters over 20 kg if you're comparing production-scale options.
Drum Roasting, Customization, and Support
Primo builds drum roasters, so you get the fuller body and deeper flavor development that comes with slower, indirect heat, the same category as the rest of CoffeeTec's drum coffee roaster collection. Primo also offers extensive customization on new orders, from single- or double-walled drums to over 300 color options, and the company's founder, Dion Humphreys, previously developed infrared burner technology at Diedrich, which shows up in how these machines control heat today. If you have a Primo or another roaster to move on from as you upgrade, CoffeeTec's equipment selling program can help you list it to active buyers.
FAQs
Where are Primo coffee roasters made?
+Primo roasters are hand-built in the USA using American steel, with each order overseen by the company's leadership team and backed by a manufacturer warranty on new units.
What sizes does Primo offer?
+Primo's XR-Series spans roughly 5 to 30-plus kilo batch sizes, covering everything from a single cafe roasting on-site to full production roasteries.
Is a used Primo roaster a good investment?
+Yes, for roasters who want American-made build quality and infrared burner control at a lower cost than buying new. As with any used roaster, check the service history and current condition before you buy.
Does a Primo roaster come with roast profiling software?
+Yes, Primo includes its own roast profiling software with new machines, and the roasters are also compatible with third-party platforms like Cropster and Artisan.
How is a Primo roaster different from a Diedrich?
+Both brands use infrared burner technology, since Primo's founder previously worked on that technology at Diedrich. Primo differentiates with heavier customization options, including drum configuration and color choices, on new orders.
Can I roast products other than coffee on a Primo machine?
+Yes. Primo roasters can also handle cacao, barley, millet, wheat, and other products beyond coffee beans, which makes them a flexible option for roasters expanding into new product lines.