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Soft Serve Machines
Countertop and floor-standing frozen yoghurt machines from Italy’s leading makers, supplied, installed and serviced across Australia and New Zealand.
Gelmatic soft serve machines
Giotto touchscreen machines and the Easy range for frozen yoghurt, soft serve, express gelato and açaí.
Carpigiani soft serve machines
The 161, 191, 193 and XVL ranges with Hard-O-Tronic® consistency control and self-pasteurisation.
Three questions
Counter or floor?
Countertop machines suit cafés and small stores. Floor-standing models free the bench and run all day.
One flavour or two?
Twin-twist machines serve two flavours plus a swirl – ideal for self-serve walls.
How busy?
Match hourly output to your peak trade: from 15 kg to over 40 kg per hour.
All soft serve machines at a glance
| Model | Type | Output | Hopper | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpigiani 161 T G SP | Countertop · 1 flavour | 200 serves / hour | 5 L | 240 V / 50 Hz / 1 Ph |
| Carpigiani 191 Classic | Countertop · 1 flavour | 250+ serves / hour | 12 L for the Pump model, 18 L for the Gravity model | 240v / 50hz / 1Ph |
| Carpigiani 191 Steel | Countertop · 1 flavour | 250+ serves / hour | 12 L for Pump version; 18 L for Gravity version | – |
| Carpigiani 191 G/P SP | Countertop · 1 flavour | 270 serves / hour | 12 L | 400 V / 50 Hz / 3 Ph |
| Carpigiani 193 Classic | Countertop · 2 flavours + twist | 450+ serves / hour | 12+12 L (pump) / 18+18 L (gravity) | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
| Carpigiani 193 Steel | Countertop · 2 flavours + twist | 485 serves / hour | 12+12 L (pump) / 18+18 L (gravity) | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
| Carpigiani XVL 1 Classic | Floor-standing · 1 flavour | 465 serves / hour | 13 L | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
| Carpigiani XVL 1 Steel | Floor-standing · 1 flavour | 450+ serves / hour | 13 L | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
| Carpigiani XVL 3 Classic | Floor-standing · 2 flavours + twist | 630 serves / hour | 13+13 L | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
| Carpigiani XVL 3 Steel | Floor-standing · 2 flavours + twist | 600 serves / hour | 13+13 L | 400v / 50hz / 3Ph |
| Gelmatic Giotto 11 | Countertop · 1 flavour | 18 kg per hour | 6.5 L (GR) / 6 L (PM), refrigerated | 2500 W, single phase, 50–60 Hz |
| Gelmatic Giotto 12 | Countertop · 1 flavour | 33 kg per hour | 18 L (GR) / 17.5 L (PM), refrigerated | 2800 W, single or three phase |
| Gelmatic Giotto 21 | Countertop · 2 flavours + twist | 24 kg per hour | 6.5 L per flavour (GR) / 6 L (PM) | 3500 W, single phase, 220–240 V |
| Gelmatic BC Easy 1 GR | Countertop · 1 flavour | 22 kg per hour | 11.5 L, refrigerated, with agitator | 2650 W, single phase |
| Gelmatic BC Easy 2 GR | Countertop · 2 flavours + twist | 31 kg per hour | 2 × 11.5 L, refrigerated | 3600 W, single phase |
| Gelmatic HC Easy 1 GR | Countertop · 1 flavour | 32 kg per hour | 22 L, refrigerated, with agitator | 3700 W, single or three phase |
| Gelmatic BV Easy 2 GR | Floor-standing · 2 flavours + twist | 42 kg per hour | 2 × 11.5 L, refrigerated | 3850 W, single phase, 15 A plug |
How to choose a soft serve machine
Flavours
Single-flavour machines suit cafés and small menus. Twin-twist machines serve two flavours plus a swirl – the standard for self-serve walls.
Output
Hourly output ranges from about 15 kg (Carpigiani 161) to 42 kg (Gelmatic BV Easy 2). Size for your busiest hour, not an average day.
Feed system
Gravity-fed machines are simple and give a denser product. Pump-fed versions add more air (overrun) for a lighter, creamier texture and a lower cost per serve.
Hygiene
Heat-treatment and self-pasteurising (SP) models pasteurise the mix inside the machine, extending the time between full clean-downs.
Soft serve machine questions
What is the difference between Gelmatic and Carpigiani?
Both are Italian. The Gelmatic Giotto range features a 7-inch INCODIS touchscreen; the Easy range has simple ECOS controls. Carpigiani machines use Hard-O-Tronic® consistency control, with self-pasteurising options across the 161, 191, 193 and XVL ranges.
How many machines does a self-serve store need?
Most self-serve walls use four to six twin-twist machines, giving 8 to 12 flavours plus swirls.
Can the machines make gelato and açaí too?
Yes – the Gelmatic Giotto and Easy ranges are designed for frozen yoghurt, soft serve and express gelato, and the Easy range also handles açaí.
What power do I need?
Countertop single-flavour models generally run on single phase; twin-twist and floor-standing machines often need three phase. Each machine page lists its power supply.
Not sure where to start?
Read our guide to choosing a frozen yoghurt machine by venue, power, output and budget.
Not sure which machine is right?
Tell us your venue, menu and expected volume – we will recommend the right model and arrange a demonstration.