Happy Valley Ranch American Harvester Cider Press & Grinder MEGA Kit
Get the press, powered-grinding accessories and basic supplies in one model-matched package. The American Harvester MEGA Kit combines the corresponding cider press and grinder with its motor and retractable-wheel kits, reducing the number of separate compatibility choices for a new setup. A larger apple harvest is easier to manage when grinding and pressing can happen at separate stations. The American Harvester uses two tubs so one batch can be prepared while another is pressed. Its hand-operated layout suits orchard owners and homesteaders who want a durable, repairable press without depending on a motor for the basic process.
The main photo shows a close-up of the motor, grinder and pressing assembly. This kit includes the complete press and the accessories listed below.
Choose the right setup for your harvest
Choose this double-tub layout when keeping a batch moving matters more than minimizing the equipment footprint. Grinding and pressing are separate operations: the grinder prepares pulp, and the screw applies the pressure. Juice output depends on fruit condition, preparation and technique; a fixed gallons-per-hour output is not promised.
Specifications that matter
| Layout | Two-tub cider press and grinder |
|---|---|
| Frame | Laminated hard maple; notched and cross-bolted joints |
| Grinding drum | Hard maple with inset stainless-steel teeth; factory-coated drum |
| Press screw | 1 1/2-inch Acme-threaded screw |
| Flywheel | 18 lb cast iron |
| Tubs | Two hardwood tubs; each 12 inches high × 13 1/2 inches diameter |
| Juice racks | Two included |
| Standard finish | Unfinished press wood |
| Grinder drive | Included motor kit; supplier motor-kit specification is 1/2 HP |
| Pressing operation | Manual screw; motor drives the grinder |
What is included
- American Harvester press and grinder
- Matching motor kit
- Retractable wheel kit
- One quart of EZ-DO
- Petrol-Gel lubricant
- Two pressing bags
Before your first batch
The wooden press is supplied unfinished unless the separately priced factory-finish option is selected where available. Included EZ-DO is a finishing supply, not a claim that the press arrives coated. Assemble and install the motor guards as instructed, and allow any finish to cure before use.
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty terms apply to the supplied equipment. Contact Prepper Hideout for help with a warranty claim.
Clean the press after use and follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions. Freshly pressed juice is unpasteurized; use appropriate food-handling practices for your intended storage or fermentation process.
Choose your wood finish
Standard unfinished wood is the base configuration. The optional factory finish adds $450: Happy Valley Ranch applies two coats of EZ-DO and hand-sands the press before shipment. This is a service performed on a new press, not a separate can of coating. Allow additional preparation time for the finished configuration.
Shipping
Free standard shipping to the contiguous United States. Ships directly from the supplier. Supplier processing is usually 3–5 business days; assembly, finishing and peak-season demand can extend preparation time. Alaska, Hawaii and territories are not included in this shipping offer.