Mahlkönig EK43 S Professional Grinder Matte Black

The Mahlkönig EK43 S in Matte Black brings the multipurpose concept of the large EK43 into a lower, more compact design. It is aimed at cafés, brew bars, and roasteries that need a very broad grinding range but have less clearance on the countertop. Espresso, filter coffee, batch brew, and cupping can all be handled with the same grinder. Matte Black keeps the substantial technology visually understated and fits particularly well into professional, modern workspaces.

Like the large EK43, the S version also uses 98 mm flat burrs made of hardened cast steel and a 1,300-watt motor. Depending on the setting, the grinding speed is approximately 19 to 21 grams per second. This ensures a fast workflow, particularly for larger filter batches or cupping sessions. The grinding range remains broad enough to switch from fine settings to significantly coarser brew recipes.

The smaller 250-gram hopper reduces the overall height and makes the EK43 S more flexible under shelves or in tighter bar layouts. At the same time, the hopper size indicates that it is designed less for storing huge quantities and more for targeted filling within the respective workflow. There is no automatic time- or weight-based dosing, so precise portions must be weighed in advance or separately. Especially in specialty coffee bars, this is often not a disadvantage, as beans are usually portioned according to the recipe and changed between different coffees.

Compared with the large EK43, the main difference lies in its more compact construction, not in a fundamentally different grinding concept. Compared with specialized E65W or E80W espresso grinders, the EK43 S offers less automation but significantly more flexibility across different brewing methods. Anyone looking for a single grinder for high-volume espresso production should choose a dedicated espresso grinder. Those looking for a powerful multipurpose platform with large 98 mm burrs and a reduced overall height, however, will find the EK43 S to be a highly versatile professional solution.

Mühlentyp: professionelle Mehrzweckmühle
Mahlscheiben: 98 mm, Hartgussstahl
Leerlaufdrehzahl: 1.450 U/min bei 50 Hz / 1.760 U/min bei 60 Hz
Mittlere Mahlleistung: ca. 19–21 g/s
Mahlleistung türkischfein: ca. 10–12 g/s
Bohnenbehälter: ca. 250 g
Maximale Nennaufnahme: 1.300 W
Abmessungen (B × H × T): ca. 23 × 68 × 41 cm
Nettogewicht: ca. 24,5 kg
Einsatz: Espresso, Filter und weitere Mahlbereiche
Farbe: Schwarz matt