The Hobart 84145-18 Food Cutter with #12 attachment hub is a commercial-grade electric food processing machine designed for precise and consistent ingredient preparation in professional kitchens. Featuring a 14-inch stainless steel bowl, this unit is optimized for medium-volume foodservice environments, offering performance at 1725 RPM with double stainless steel knives for efficient slicing and dicing. Its durable aluminum housing and safety features facilitate reliable operation and maintenance, making it suitable for food production tasks requiring durability and precision.
Top Hobart 84145-18 Features
This Hobart food cutter excels in fast, uniform food processing with a 14" stainless steel bowl and a 1/2 HP motor. Designed for durability, it incorporates a bowl cover with safety interlock, ensuring safe operation. The unit’s compact size and robust construction cater to moderate-volume food prep, seamlessly integrating into busy commercial kitchens while simplifying cleaning and maintenance workflows.
- Powerful motor: 1/2 HP for consistent processing and slicing
- Durable stainless steel components: Long-lasting for rigorous use
- Ease of maintenance: Disassembly-friendly design for cleaning
- Safety features: Bowl cover with interlock enhances operator protection
- Optimized workflow: 14" bowl fits mid-sized food prep tasks efficiently
Ideal for commercial food processing and ingredient preparation in busy kitchens.
Hobart 84145-18 Technical Specs
This food cutter features a 14-inch stainless steel bowl mounted on a durable aluminum housing, designed for consistent operation within commercial foodservice facilities. Powered by a 1/2 HP motor running at 1725 RPM, it delivers reliable slicing and chopping performance. Its construction emphasizes food safety with stainless steel and aluminum materials that are easy to clean and resistant to corrosion. The unit measures approximately 14 inches in diameter, with a weight of 140 lbs, and is intended for moderate throughput applications. Its safety interlock system ensures secure operation, while the simple push/pull switch promotes ergonomic use. Voltage requirements are aligned with standard commercial outlets, and the unit’s design ensures quick disassembly for routine maintenance.
- Electrical requirements: 115V, 60Hz, single-phase, 0.5 HP motor
- Construction & finish: Stainless steel bowl, aluminum housing
- Dimensions: Approximately 14" diameter bowl, weighs 140 lbs
- Safety features: Bowl cover with safety interlock for operator protection
- Food safety & cleaning: Materials compatible with commercial sanitation routines, easy disassembly for cleaning
- Operation & workflow: Designed for moderate-throughput ingredient processing in commercial kitchens
Electrical Compatibility: 115V, 60Hz, single phase; suitable for standard outlets
Installation clearance: Requires adequate space for safe operation and cleaning access
Maintenance access: Disassemble easily for cleaning and part replacement
Safety considerations: Interlock system prevents bowl operation when open
Workflow integration: Compatible with continuous food prep cycles in busy kitchens
What is a commercial food cutter?
A commercial food cutter is a heavy-duty processing appliance used in professional kitchens for slicing, dicing, and shredding ingredients with high efficiency and consistency. The Hobart 84145-18 Food Cutter with 14-inch stainless steel bowl is designed for medium-volume operations, commonly installed in food prep areas of restaurants and cafeterias. It features a 1/2 HP motor, stainless steel cutting elements, and safety interlocks, making it ideal for efficient ingredient preparation in restaurant kitchens or institutional foodservice environments requiring reliable, sanitized equipment.
Top commercial food cutters for foodservice operations
Designed for mid-volume food prep, the Hobart 84145-18 offers durable construction, precise slicing, and safe operation, making it suitable for restaurant kitchens and institutional cafeterias with moderate throughput needs.
- Operation type — optimized for medium-volume ingredient preparation
- Kitchen setting — suited for restaurant and cafeteria production areas
- Foodservice category — ideal for meal assembly and ingredient processing
- Workload qualifier — moderate throughput in commercial kitchens
- Use case — efficient slicing and dicing of vegetables, meats, and other foods
Why Choose Hobart 84145-18 Food Cutter
Hobart’s 84145-18 model stands out through its robust construction, safety features, and ease of maintenance. Its stainless steel bowl and aluminum housing ensure long-term durability, while safety interlocks and straightforward disassembly streamline sanitation and routine servicing. This self-contained unit is engineered to improve workflow efficiency in commercial food processing, providing reliable performance in moderate-volume food prep environments.
- Compact footprint supports tight kitchen layouts and efficient storage
- Built-in safety interlock enhances operator protection during use
- Heavy-duty stainless steel and aluminum materials resist wear and corrosion
- Designed for quick disassembly, simplifying daily cleaning routines
- Optimized for balanced throughput in moderate-volume operations
