The Profitec DRIVE is a premium dual boiler for home baristas who want to combine classic E61 technology with significantly more control over extraction. Two boilers, a rotary pump, PID-OLED, active and passive pre-infusion, and the integrated flow control kit make it a particularly flexible machine for dialing in espresso and milk drinks.
The key benefits
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Dual boiler: The 0.75-litre brew boiler and 2.0-litre steam boiler operate separately for precise brewing temperature and powerful steam performance.
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Integrated flow control kit: Allows you to manually adjust the water flow during brewing and experiment with different extraction profiles.
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E61 brew group with stainless steel bell: Classic mechanical operation and solid construction.
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Rotary pump: Quiet operation and use with either a water tank or a direct water connection.
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PID with OLED display: Precise temperature selection, clear display, and offset adjustment.
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Active and passive pre-infusion: Additional ways to evenly wet the coffee puck before the main extraction phase.
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2.8-litre water tank or direct water connection: Flexible countertop use or permanent installation.
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1,600 W power: Ample reserve for espresso and powerful milk steaming.
Flow control as an additional adjustment option
With the DRIVE, dialing in does not stop at grind size, dose, and temperature. The standard integrated flow control kit allows you to change the water flow during brewing. This gives you additional flexibility when you want to precisely dial in different roasts or compare various extraction approaches. If you prefer to work traditionally, you can also use the machine as a high-quality dual boiler with an E61 group.
Two boilers for espresso and steam
The 0.75-litre brew boiler takes care of the espresso temperature, while the 2.0-litre steam boiler independently provides steam and hot water. This allows you to prepare espresso and texture milk without having to switch between brewing and steaming temperatures. The PID system helps you set the brewing temperature reproducibly to suit the coffee being used.
Rotary pump and direct water connection
The rotary pump ensures quieter, smooth pump operation and allows direct water connection in addition to the 2.8-litre tank. This is a significant convenience advantage, especially in a permanently installed coffee station.
Who is the Profitec DRIVE suitable for?
The DRIVE is aimed at ambitious home baristas looking for a robust premium dual boiler while also wanting more influence over extraction than with a purely classic E61 machine. It is particularly interesting if you regularly test different beans, take dialing in espresso seriously, and also want sufficient steam power for milk drinks.
Technical specifications
- System: Dual boiler
- Brew boiler: 0.75 litres
- Steam boiler: 2.0 litres
- Brew group: E61 with stainless steel bell
- Flow control: Integrated
- Pump: Rotary pump
- Temperature control: PID with OLED and offset
- Pre-infusion: Active and passive
- Water supply: 2.8-litre tank or direct water connection
- Power: 1,600 W
- Dimensions: approx. 340 × 420 × 485 mm
- Weight: approx. 31 kg
- Manufacturing: Bammental, Germany