Happy Valley Ranch Homesteader Cider Press & Grinder MEGA Kit
Get the press, powered-grinding accessories and basic supplies in one model-matched package. The Homesteader 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. Turn an apple harvest into juice with one press-and-grinder station. The Homesteader places its Apple Eater grinder behind a single tub, so prepared fruit falls into the same tub used for pressing. It suits home orchards that want the hardwood construction and larger screw assembly of the American Harvester in a single-tub layout.
Choose the right setup for your harvest
Choose the Homesteader for a single-tub workflow. Grind fruit into pulp, stop the grinder, then set up the pressing disk and screw for extraction. The screw is operated manually; a grinder motor kit does not automate pressing.
Specifications that matter
| Layout | Single-tub press with Apple Eater grinder |
|---|---|
| Frame | Hard-maple construction with notched, cross-bolted joints |
| Grinding drum | Hard maple with inset stainless-steel teeth |
| Press screw | 1 1/2 inches diameter × 22 inches long; Acme thread |
| Pressing disk | Hard maple with reinforced lifting handle |
| 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
- Homesteader press and grinder
- Matching motor kit
- Retractable wheel kit
- One pint 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.