12 Litre Cross Beam Fruit Press

£304.95

Cast Iron & Beechwood

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Premium 12L cast iron & beechwood fruit press for cider and juice making. As used by Monty Don on BBC Gardeners' World. 2-year guarantee. Free UK delivery available.

12 Litre Cross Beam Fruit Press – Cast Iron & Beechwood

A premium, heavy-duty fruit press built for serious juice and cider making. The Vigo 12 Litre Cross Beam Press is constructed from durable cast iron and sustainable beechwood — built to last a lifetime of harvests. The cross beam design applies even pressure for maximum juice yield while preserving the rich flavours and nutrients of the fruit.

The highest quality equipment, backed by a 2-year guarantee (subject to terms and conditions). As used by Monty Don on BBC Gardeners' World.

Key Features

Cast iron and sustainable beechwood construction
Swing-away cross beam for easy fruit loading and crusher placement
Cast iron base with bolt holes for secure worktop or table mounting
Comes fully assembled with instructions, lubricating grease, and starter guide
Compatible with optional straining bag and apple crusher (sold separately)

Specification

Capacity	12 litres
Height	57cm (22.5")
Cage Diameter	28cm (11")
Overall Diameter	43cm (17")
Weight	32kg (70.5 lbs)
Material	Cast Iron & Sustainable Beechwood
Included	Instructions, lubricating grease, starter guide

How to Use

Mill the fruit using an apple crusher.
Line the press cage with an optional straining bag to catch debris.
Fill the cage with crushed fruit and fold the bag's edges over.
Secure the pressure plate with the butterfly nut.
Turn the pressing bar to apply pressure — juice will flow into your collection bucket.
Enjoy fresh, freeze, or pasteurise the juice.

Aftercare

After use, hose down with fresh water and dry with a clean cloth. Lubricate non-food contact metal parts with the provided food-grade grease to prevent corrosion. Store in a clean, dry place.

Press & Crusher Hire – Plymouth Area

We purchased one of these presses over 20 years ago and it's still going strong — producing hundreds of gallons of juice to date. Those living near Plymouth are welcome to hire our press and crusher. Contact us by phone or email for details.

About Vigo

Vigo is one of the UK's leading suppliers of cider and winemaking equipment, trusted by home producers and small-scale commercial operations alike. Their presses are designed for durability, ease of use, and consistent results season after season.

Note: This press is supplied as shown. Apple crusher and straining bag are sold separately.

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