With such a huge variety of juicer models and brands available, it can be a nightmare knowing which one is best for you.
Hamilton Beach are a trusted and reliable brand who produce a wide range of juicers, from budget to commercial models. Here, we take a look at five of the best, giving you the rundown on their strengths and weaknesses so you can select the best one for your household.
If you’re after our top recommendation, the Hamilton Beach Masticating Juicer is an affordable option when compared to other cold-press juicers, yet does a fantastic job with either leafy greens or harder produce, so you can create any juice masterpiece you desire.
Hamilton Beach Company
Hamilton Beach is a prolifically successful appliance company that has been operating for over a century.
Founded in 1910 in Wisconsin, the men behind the brand invented an innovative small motor that changed the market for home appliances.
From their first iconic products, the line expanded to include a huge range of machines, from mixers and rice cookers to fans and juicers.
In 1990, Hamilton Beach joined forces with Proctor-Silex to become the largest manufacturer of kitchen appliances in the US.
Hamilton Beach have made a name for themselves with their range of juicers, with a model to suit any budget or juicing requirements.
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The brand is known for reliability, efficiency, and durability. Although models vary, there are those with motors powerful enough to juice any fruit or vegetable, and even commercial-grade machines aimed for heavy-duty use.
If you’re hunting for the perfect juicer for your home and business, Hamilton Beach are a well-established, quality brand that know the business of juicing.
Top 5 Hamilton Beach Juicers
1. Hamilton Beach Easy Clean Big Mouth 2-Speed Juice Extractor
Our Review
While many juicers excel at either hard vegetables or leafy greens — but not both — the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 2-speed Juice Extractor is designed to be versatile enough to handle both.
It boasts 850-watts of power and you can select between a high speed or low-speed option, depending on what you would like to juice.
The best part about this machine is the large mouth, which means you need to spend little to no time pre-chopping your produce before popping it into the chute. There’s also an extra-large pulp bin so you can juice more fruit and veggies without pausing to empty it.
The drip-free spout is a nice addition and can be folded up to prevent leaks when you pause your juicing. The pitcher is also handy, with a lid and froth separator.
A cleaning brush is supplied with the 67850 Big Mouth Pro juicer. This is absolutely indispensable! Cleaning every nook and cranny will be a nightmare without it.
Now for the downsides; this juicer is rather noisy to operate and it does tend to vibrate a lot, moving around the counter as you juice. The result of this is a bit of extra mess as your machine walks itself away from the pitcher.
It could be a lot better at extracting juice too; regardless of the setting, the pulp leftover is wet and there seems to be a lot of wastage.
Bottom Line
If you need a versatile machine that can adequately handle both hard and soft fruit and veggies as well as leafy greens, this may be the model for you.
2. Hamilton Beach Masticating Juicer
Our Review
Sitting in the same price range as the Big Mouth juice extractor above, this model is a slow-action masticating style juicer.
The key difference is that masticating juicers operate more slowly, which results in less heat production, less noise, and a smoother juice texture.
If you’re looking to preserve as much nutritional value as possible when juicing and plan to include a lot of leafy greens in your juicing schedule, this is a great choice; it can extract much more juice from these vegetables than the other models listed here.
What’s more, the low-speed motor is virtually silent, so you can prep that early morning juice without waking up the household!
As with the Big Mouth, clean up is easy and the machine is not difficult to dismantle and put together again. Even better, all the parts that can be removed are dishwasher safe.
Both the pulp and juice container are generously sized, so you can power through a lot of produce before having to empty them.
There may be occasions when the juicer gets a bit stuck with tougher things like apple skins or overly soft fruit, but with a bit of trial and error, and alternating between juicing soft and hard produce, you will figure out the best method for you.
This is a solid appliance and quite bulky, so may be a pain to move in and out of storage, so perhaps is best left on the countertop if you have the space.
Bottom Line
This juicer is great value for money when compared to other cold-press type juicers, without the extra bells and whistles of other brands. There’s very little wastage and we recommend this appliance for people who want to create decent amounts of juice on a regular basis.
3. Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor
Our Review
Another Big Mouth offering with a 3-inch feeding chute, this 800-watt centrifugal juicer is a more budget-friendly option.
The extra-large-pulp container means you can juice continuously and make a big batch before having to stop and clean it out.
Cleaning is simple too; all the removable parts are BPA-free and can be popped in the dishwasher, although often a rinse is all that is needed provided you don’t leave it sitting too long before cleaning. There is a cleaning brush included which helps make the process even more pain-free.
When compared to the Masticating Juicer above, it works a lot faster, but bear in mind that the juice won’t be as perfect with this model due to more heat created during the process. This appliance also lets a bit more pulp escape through into the juice, so not ideal if you’re not a fan of pulpy juice.
If you are planning on juicing large quantities, you might find the screen gets clogged after a while which exacerbates the extra pulp.
Be warned: the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juice Extractor is very loud and during use it vibrates so much that it tends to jump around the countertop.
There is no included jug to capture the juice; instead, you can select a glass, jug, or whatever you like to catch it. Some users find this annoying and have difficulty sourcing a receptacle that fits under the spout.
On top of this, there is a bit of collateral juice and pulp splatter, so you’ll need to clean up the countertop as well as the machine.
If you’re planning to mainly juice hard fruits and vegetables, this juicer is well suited to the task, however, doesn’t do so well for leafy greens.
Bottom Line
This model is ideal for those new to juicing, who want to give it a try without investing too much money. It’s better suited for making smaller amounts of juice, as the constant clearing of blocked parts can get annoying with bigger batches.
4. Hamilton Beach Health Smart Juice Extractor
Review
The most budget friendly Hamilton Beach Juicer on our list, this Smart Juice Extractor has a 400-watt motor and is compact enough to fit into a relatively small space – ideal for smaller kitchens or those with limited storage.
It’s easy to dismantle and put together, but cleaning can be a bit time-consuming and there’s no handy cleaning brush included here. Most removable parts (barring the cutter/strainer) are dishwasher safe.
Unlike the Big Mouth models, it’s not overly noisy, but there are sacrifices to be made on this lower-priced machine.
The “mouth” or feeding chute is very narrow so you’ll be looking at a lot more prep time cutting your produce up into small chunks – it’s common for food pieces to get stuck if they are not small enough.
It’s not overly proficient at extracting juice and separating the pulp; you’ll get a wetter pulp — a clear sign that there is more juice that could have been extracted — and quite a pulpy juice at the end.
There’s no cup or jug included, so you’ll need to find something that easily fits under the spout.
Bottom Line
Those on a tight budget in search of a basic machine that creates adequate juice will be happy enough with the Hamilton Beach Smart Juice Extractor, but if you’re planning on being a heavy juice drinker and are quite fussy about the quality, you’re better off spending a bit more money to buy a higher-quality machine.
5. Hamilton Beach Commercial Electric Juicer
Review
This is a monster of a juicer designed for heavy use in restaurants and bars. It extracts the maximum amount of juice with very little effort and is perfect for those who can’t live without their fresh citrus juice in the morning.
Take note that this juicer is only for citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit — and not suitable for other produce.
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The price is high for a reason; this is a quality appliance that is built to last. It has a super quiet motor and takes up very little counter space. It can fit almost any sized juice container – the spout is 8.5-inches above the counter so you won’t have trouble finding a receptacle that suits.
The Hamilton Beach Commercial Electric Juicer works super-fast, it’ll take you longer to cut the fruit in half than to juice them. Clean-up is also easy; the bowl, strainer, reamer, and cover can all be thrown in the dishwasher.
The one downside of this machine is its impressive power. Some users find it so strong that the fruit may slip out of your hands as you hold it in place, causing your fingers to slide into the plastic blades. You probably won’t lose a finger, but will find it a little painful. Hence, this juicer is not well-suited for smaller children to use.
Bottom Line
Although this is not necessary for the average home juicer, if you’re a fiend for fresh citrus juice and find yourself making copious amounts, it may well be worth the money.
Final Thoughts
Hamilton Beach have created an impressive range of juicers here to suit any household or budget.
Before you make your choice, consider the kind of produce you would prefer to use, and think about how often you’ll be juicing and how much you want to make in one go.
Once you have those factors in mind, our guide will point you in the right direction. If you’re still not sure, try our top pick, the Hamilton Beach Masticating Juicer; it’s quiet, efficient, and can deal with a wide variety of produce.
