MiniMax Honey Extractor - Layens Model - Free Shipping!
You asked for it, and we delivered! A compact, top notch machine that extracts Layens hive frames. In addition to extracting 3 Layens frames per load, it also has flexibility to extract Langstroth frames as well!
Now available as a hand crank model!
Part of our "Max" family of flagship extractors, the MiniMax stands head-and-shoulders above the competition in many ways. Here are a few things that set it apart:
- Proven HillCo PowerMax drive system: an industrial grade motor, gearbox, and controller. Smooth, quiet and durable, it's a great combination of simplicity and refinement. This is the same design that we use all the way up to our big 32 frame extractors!
- 21 gauge, type 304 stainless steel tank
- Ez-Drain honey gate design: the honey drain valve is located slightly below the tank floor, giving you a complete, seamless honey drain.
- Max extractor tank features a HillCo-exclusive tank bottom that slopes towards the front, ensuring that all your honey flows smoothly towards the gate. No tipping the tank, no hassle, it just works!
- Industry exclusive 4/10 warranty: motor, gearbox, controller, and wiring are guaranteed for 4 years. The rest of the machine (tank, legs, lower bearing, reel, etc), are guaranteed for 10 years! We have engineered a quality product and we will stand behind it!
- Designed and assembled in USA by HillCo!
Other features/specs:
- 1/4 horsepower PowerMax motor, 5:1 ratio worm-drive gearbox
- Extracts 3 Layens frames, or 3 deep Langstroth frames, or 6 medium/shallow Langstroth frames, all tangentially (meaning you extract each side of the frame separately)
- Grease-able lower bearing
- Rubber feet to protect your floor
- 5 gallon bucket and strainer fit below the honey gate
- Tank diameter - 21"
- Width (at widest point of legs) - 29"
- Overall height - 48"
This is a fantastic machine, and we know you'll love it!
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I received my new MiniMax in less than a week after ordering it. On arrival I immediately took pictures of the packaging fearing that it may be damaged. Then proceeded to open it to check it out. No damage! Thank goodness for the expandable foam used on the bottom to cushen it as well as the other packaging.
I was put to use today to extract 9 Layens frames and WOW!! does it work smooth.
Thanks HillCo.
So far I've been very happy with the Mini Max.
I put a note with my order saying it would be awsome if the unit could be shipped the 1st of the week as my hives were getting full and we needed to extract and I did not want to use my homemade extractor for my layens hives and a regular for my lang hives. It shipped Monday and already used it and it is awesome. Absolutely no paperwork came with. Not even directions on attaching the legs or operating the unit. A page of info would be a plus paper is cheap.
This was for a customer - we sell this extractor because we make Layens hives. However, we purchased the Langstroth radial cage and used for the first time. It works bee - u - tifully!!!
Exactly what I’m going to need. Arrived quickly. Very happy.