Sample Roaster - 500 mg - MCR500 - 2015 - Very Good Condition - Used

Explore, develop, and refine roast profiles with this Mill City Roasters MCR-500 Sample Roaster, a professional-grade sample roasting machine built for precision coffee roasting. Manufactured around 2015 (Mill City did not stamp manufacturing dates prior to 2016), this unit is in very good condition and has been regularly cleaned and serviced.

Designed to mirror the roasting characteristics of larger production roasters, the MCR-500 is an ideal tool for coffee roasters looking to develop profiles before scaling them to production batches. Built with Mill City's renowned craftsmanship, it features a rugged plate steel frame, double-walled drum construction, and hands-on control over every critical roast variable.

Compatible with Cropster and Artisan roasting software, the MCR-500 provides valuable roast data and repeatability for quality-focused operations.

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Specifications

Condition: Very Good
Location: Midwest USA
Year Built: Approximately 2015
Last Used: May 2026
Maintenance History: Cleaned and serviced regularly to manufacturer specifications
Original Manuals: Yes

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mill City Roasters
• Model: MCR-500
• Capacity: 100g to 600g
• Heat Source: Natural Gas
• Power: 110V / 120V
• Included Equipment: Roaster, Matched Chaff Collector, Venting (Might be extra Shipping Cost)
• Dimensions: 38" L × 18" W × 30" H
• Weight: 177 lbs

Features

• Professional-grade 500g coffee sample roaster
• Compatible with Cropster® and Artisan® roast profiling software
• Variable drum speed control
• Manual gas, airflow, and drum speed adjustments
• Double-walled roasting drum
• Heavy-duty welded steel construction
• Batch capacity range: 100g to 600g
• Natural gas operation
• Ideal for profile development, quality control, and sample roasting

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