Stay Fresh Large Freeze Dryer with Commercial Pump – 6 Trays, 20–35 lb Batches
Preserve the harvest in fewer batches. The Stay Fresh Large Freeze Dryer gives farms, large households and small food businesses substantially more chamber capacity than the standard five- and seven-tray models. For a freezer full of produce or prepared meals, the six wider trays help turn a demanding harvest into shelf-stable food you can portion and store.
Includes a Commercial 7.2 CFM oil vacuum pump and six stainless-steel trays. The larger chamber, shelf fans and zoned heating are designed for repeatable food preservation, while a touchscreen gives you guided cycles plus advanced modes.
Why choose the Large model?
- Higher-capacity batches: process approximately 20–35 lb of fresh food, depending on moisture content, cutting and preparation.
- More room for family-sized harvests: 1,283 sq in of total tray area across six shelves.
- Commercial pump included: 7.2 CFM oil-lubricated pump with KF25 fittings and an oil-mist filter.
- Reliable preparation: stainless-steel vacuum hose, zoned shelf heating and integrated shelf fans.
What is included?
Large freeze dryer (model 8H11560US), six matching stainless-steel food trays and shelving unit, Commercial vacuum pump, vacuum hose and connection fittings. Starter accessories include an oil filter, 12-inch impulse sealer, 50 Mylar bags and 50 oxygen-absorber packs. The manufacturer provides a recipe-book PDF after shipment.
Specifications
| Fresh food per batch | 20–35 lb, depending on food and moisture content |
|---|---|
| Maximum ice capacity | 25 lb |
| Included trays | 6 × 9.5 × 22.5 × 0.75 in |
| Tray area and spacing | 1,283 sq in total; 1.6 in shelf spacing |
| Example main drying time | 20–40 hours for a 20 lb load; freezing, final drying and defrost add time |
| Cabinet dimensions | 22 in W × 29 in D × 34.5 in H, excluding projecting fittings |
| Machine weight | 224 lb without pump |
| Vacuum pump | Commercial oil pump, 7.2 CFM, approximately 55 lb |
| Electrical | Dedicated 120 V / 60 Hz, 20 A circuit with NEMA 5-20 outlet required |
Prepare your workspace before ordering
For indoor use in a temperature-controlled, well-ventilated space. Allow at least 12 inches on either side and 3 inches behind the cabinet; keep a suitable outlet near the machine. The approximate full shipment is 350 lb, so plan a safe path for placement. Freeze-drying does not sterilize food; follow proper preparation, drying and storage practices.
Read the manufacturer's Large Freeze Dryer user manual (PDF).
Delivery, warranty and returns
FREE shipping to the contiguous United States, including residential lift-gate service and scheduled freight appointment. Prepper Hideout absorbs the manufacturer's residential-delivery charge in the displayed price. Tell us whether the address is residential or commercial and provide a working phone number. Installation and unpacking are not included. Manufacturer currently estimates about two weeks to ship; this is an estimate, not a confirmed delivery date.
Stay Fresh provides a one-year full manufacturer's warranty on the machine and pump, with limited refrigeration-system coverage in years two and three, plus lifetime technical support. Manufacturer returns are accepted within 60 days of purchase in original packaging; buyer's-remorse returns have a 15% restocking fee and return freight after inspection.
Explore related Stay Fresh products
Compare with the Stay Fresh Mega Freeze Dryer for even larger harvests or the 7-Shelf Commercial Pump Freeze Dryer for a smaller footprint. Questions before ordering? Call 888-831-8488 or email Prepper Hideout.