Bezzera 3L Red 3-Group Professional Espresso Machine BZB2016R3DE

The Bezzera BZB2016R3DE is a 3-group volumetric espresso machine in red with a 17 litre copper boiler and heat exchangers on a hydraulic circuit separated from the boiler, so coffee is always brewed with fresh water. Groups are thermostatically controlled by a 50 W heater and it takes cups up to 13 cm. At 5,000 W and 25 A this is a hard-wired installation.

Why operators choose the BZB2016R3DE

• 17 litre boiler across three groups — the reserve is what stops steam pressure fading between orders on a milk-heavy menu - the real limit on throughput, not the group count
• In-built water pump — no separate motor-pump to find bench space for, and simpler plumbing
• Two fully flexible stainless steam and water arms — faster to work with on a busy bar than fixed wands
• Thermostatically controlled groups with a 50 W heater — the group is held at temperature, which keeps extraction stable when the machine is being hammered
• Heat exchangers separated from the boiler — coffee is brewed with fresh water rather than water standing hot in the boiler - a real taste difference
• Automatically controlled copper boiler — copper transfers heat well and the level is managed for you
• Double safety system — a boiler high-temperature cut-off thermostat AND a hydraulic overpressure valve, independent of each other
• 13 cm cup clearance — large working area and special grids take tall takeaway cups
• Four settable volumetric doses per group with rebrewing — electronically regulated solenoid valves hold quantity and temperature constant

Specifications

Venue suitability

The BZB2016R3DE suits high-volume cafes, roasters, hotels and function venues where two groups have become the queue and a red finish is a deliberate front-of-house choice. At 960 mm it needs real bar length, and at 5,000 W it needs an electrician before a barista.

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Installation & delivery

This machine must be hard-wired by a licensed electrician — at 5,000 W and 25 A it is well beyond any Australian power point. Our data records the supply as a 240 to 415 V range, indicating it can be configured single-phase or three-phase; those are materially different jobs, so confirm the configuration with us and your electrician before ordering. Plumb to a G 3/8 inch load and a G 3/4 inch drain and specify filtration at the same time. At 75 kg it is a two-person lift.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What electrical supply does it need?

5,000 W at 25 A, hard-wired by a licensed electrician - it will not run from a power point. Our data records the voltage as a 240 to 415 V range, indicating it can be configured single-phase or three-phase. Confirm which with us and your electrician before ordering, and do not book electrical work off this page alone.

Q: Why does the 17 litre boiler matter more than the third group?

On a menu dominated by milk drinks, steam recovery is the limit rather than the number of groups. The 17 litre reserve is what stops pressure fading through a sustained rush - the 2-group machines in this range carry 11 litres.

Q: What does 'heat exchangers separated from the boiler' mean?

The water that becomes your coffee never sits in the boiler. It passes through a heat exchanger on its own circuit, so every shot is pulled with fresh water rather than water that has been standing hot.

Q: What colours is this machine available in?

This SKU is the red one. The same machine is listed separately in stainless and black, so choose the finish by SKU rather than expecting an option on this page.

Q: How does it compare with the 2-group models?

Scale and installation. This is 3 groups on a 17 litre boiler at a hard-wired 5,000 W / 25 A. The 2-group models carry an 11 litre boiler and draw 3,000 W on 15 A, which is a considerably cheaper installation. The feature set is otherwise the same.

Q: What warranty does the BZB2016R3DE come with?

Covered for 1 year, parts only — labour is not included. On a machine of this value that is worth budgeting for, because a service call is on you from day one. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.