Benchstar Food Dehydrator with 10 trays – FD-10HB

The Benchstar FD-10HB is a commercial food dehydrator running ten stainless steel trays, each 339 x 311 mm, for drying fruit, meat, herbs and garnishes. Digital control across 30-90C and a 24-hour timer let you set a run and leave it, while 360-degree hot air circulation dries evenly across every tray rather than favouring the ones nearest the element. The tray design is expandable, so the same platform runs 10, 16 or 24 trays.

Why operators choose the FD-10HB

• Ten stainless steel trays, 339 x 311 mm each — real batch capacity for jerky, dried fruit or garnish production, not a token load
• Digital control from 30-90C — hold the low temperatures that preserve colour and nutrients, or push higher for meat
• 24-hour timer — set a long overnight run and have it stop on its own instead of needing someone on site
• 360-degree hot air circulation — every tray dries at a similar rate, so you are not rotating trays through the run
• Expandable tray design — the platform takes 10, 16 or 24 trays, so capacity can grow with the menu
• Stainless steel trays — stand up to commercial washing and hold no odour between a herb run and a meat run
• Runs from a standard 10 A outlet — 800 W through a normal single-phase socket, so no electrical work is needed
• 355 mm bench footprint — fits a prep bench or a shelf rather than needing dedicated floor space

Specifications

Venue suitability

The FD-10HB suits cafes, restaurants, delis, butchers and artisan producers making jerky, dried fruit, dried herbs or dehydrated garnishes. It is the entry point in this dehydrator range — step up to the FD-24HB where a 24-tray load and a glass viewing door are needed.

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Installation & delivery

It runs on a standard 240 V supply through a normal 10 A power outlet, so no dedicated circuit and no hard-wiring are needed. Allow 355 mm of bench with clearance around the unit for the airflow it draws and exhausts, and front access to withdraw the trays. Dispatched from our Sydney HQ with partner warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth for faster delivery Australia-wide. Backed by a 1-year parts and labour warranty — see our warranty information page for full terms.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How many trays does the FD-10HB hold? A: Ten stainless steel trays are supplied, each 339 x 311mm. The tray design is expandable, so the platform also runs 16 or 24 tray configurations.

Q: What temperature range does it cover? A: +30 to +90C under digital control, which covers low-temperature drying that preserves colour and nutrients through to the higher temperatures used for meat.

Q: Can it run unattended overnight? A: It has a 24-hour timer, so a long run can be set to stop on its own. As with any commercial appliance, follow your venue's own policy on unattended operation.

Q: Does it need special wiring? A: No. It runs at 800W through a standard 10A outlet, so no dedicated circuit or electrician is required.

Q: How does it compare with the FD-24HB? A: The FD-10HB runs ten 339 x 311mm trays at 800W in a 355mm-wide benchtop body. The FD-24HB is a larger floor-standing unit running up to 24 larger 400 x 380mm trays at 2,000W, and adds a tempered glass door for monitoring.

Q: What warranty applies? A: One year parts and labour.