Bezzera Silver Classic 2 Group Espresso Coffee Machine BZEAGLEC2E

The Bezzera Classic is a 2-group volumetric espresso machine in silver (stainless steel), styled after a Belle Epoque period machine and hand-built. It has an 11 litre boiler, a dual boiler probe system for thermal stability, and a frothing capacity of 3 litres with a 20-second recovery. It runs at 3,250 W on a 15 A supply, with a three-phase configuration available on request.

Why operators choose the BZEAGLEC2E

• 3 litres of frothing with 20 second recovery — the two numbers that decide whether a machine keeps up. Frothing capacity tells you how much milk you can steam in one go; recovery tells you how long before you can do it again. Twenty seconds is what lets a 2-group keep pace with a queue
• Dual boiler probe system — two probes rather than one, which the manufacturer describes as giving both greater safety and better thermal stability. On espresso, stable temperature is the difference between a consistent shot and a variable one
• 11 litre boiler — large for a 2-group, and it is the boiler volume that underpins the steam recovery figure above
• A large cup warming station on top — not a decorative shelf - a warm cup is the difference between an espresso that holds temperature to the table and one that does not
• Fully flexible chromed copper steam and water arms — both arms articulate freely, which matters when you are working two groups at once
• Automatic boiler refill with a safety cut-out — the boiler keeps itself topped up, and the cut-out prevents damage if supply fails
• Three phase available on request — the standard build runs on a 15 A supply; if you would rather run it three phase, that configuration can be ordered
• It needs plumbing and a drain — this is not a plug-in appliance. The machine takes a G 3/8 inch water connection and a G 3/4 inch drain, so a plumber is part of the installation cost - and on a commercial espresso machine, water treatment usually should be too

Specifications

Venue suitability

The Classic suits cafes and venues where the machine is part of the room — it is a period-styled, hand-built machine rather than a contemporary box. At 1,100 mm tall it is considerably higher than the other Bezzera machines in this range, so check the clearance under any overhead shelving. It is also listed in black.

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Installation & delivery

3,250 W on a 15 A supply, with a three-phase configuration available on request. Our records do not include a voltage for this machine, so have your electrician confirm the supply against the rated load before booking the work. It needs plumbing: a G 3/8 inch water connection and a G 3/4 inch drain. Dimensions are recorded width x depth x height: 740 x 500 x 1,100 mm tall, weighing 52 kg — that height is the figure to check against overhead shelving, and it is roughly twice the height of the other Bezzera machines here. Specify water treatment with the plumbing; scale is the main cause of boiler failure and is not covered by a parts-only warranty.

Warranty terms are per product — see our warranty information page.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What do the frothing figures mean in practice?

Three litres of frothing capacity with a 20 second recovery. Capacity is how much milk you can steam before the boiler needs to catch up; recovery is how long that takes. Together they tell you whether the machine will keep pace during a rush - which is a more useful answer than boiler size alone, though the 11 litre boiler is what makes those figures possible.

Q: What electrical supply does it need?

3,250 W on a 15 amp supply as standard, and a three-phase configuration is available on request. Our records do not state a voltage for this machine, so we are not going to publish one - have your electrician confirm the supply against the rated load. If you want the three-phase build, tell us at the time of ordering rather than afterwards.

Q: How tall is it, really?

1,100 mm - roughly twice the height of the Otto and the Victoria machines in this range. On a period-styled machine that height is part of the look, but it does mean checking clearance under any overhead shelving or extraction before you commit.

Q: Does it need plumbing?

Yes - a G 3/8 inch water connection and a G 3/4 inch drain. Budget a plumber, and we would strongly recommend specifying water treatment at the same time: scale is the most common cause of boiler failure, and with a parts-only warranty that is a cost you would carry.

Q: What colours does it come in?

This listing is the silver (stainless steel) machine; the black version is listed separately. The two are identical on every recorded specification - same boiler, same power, same dimensions, same 52 kg weight.