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Vita-Prep 3 by Vita-Mix Model 1005 Features & SpecificationsVitaMix Vita-Prep 3 1005 Commercial Variable Speed Blender – Extremely versatile machine! The Vitamix VitaPrep 3 (1005) boasts a powerful 3+ Horsepower Motor with 37,000 RPM. The unit has variable speed which is great for purees, grinding whole spices and grains, vegetables and more! While the cost on this blender is pretty high we feel that after you have used a regular blender, and then a Vita-mix you will see the difference!This also comes with the standard VitaMix Blender recipe book which is very well written and fun to explore.This motor is so powerful yet so balanced there is no need to hold the base. Just let it do its thing!While the design seems simple, the functions are impressive:Make countless amounts of beverages! – 31 'Beverage' recipes in their cookbookMake an amazing array of soups that actually steam! – 14 'Soup' recipes in their cookbookMake sauces and dips/sauces! – 9 'Dips/Sauces' recipes in theircookbookMake baby foods/purees! – 12 'Baby foods / Purees' recipes in their cookbookMake dressings! – 10 'Dressings' recopies in their cookbookMake desserts! – 12 'Desserts' recipes in their cookbookMake juices!Make nut butters! Grind seeds, nuts and more!Features:Heavy duty 3+ Peak Horse Power37,000 RPM Bare MotorVariable SpeedsPatented bladesNSF CertifiedClear non-toxic polycarbonate containerThermally protected motorComes with lid and plungerComes with a breathtaking recipe bookThree year warrantySpecifications: ModelVITAPREP 3 – 1005Weight14 lbs.DimensionsDepth:9"Width:8"Height:20" Voltage120 V / AC / 60Hz / 11.5 ampsMotor3+ Peak horsepowerMotor SpeedVariable Speed / 37,000 MAX RPMBuilt ofThick plastic housingPitcher64 Oz PlasticElectrical Cord Storage CompartmentYesOn / Off ControlSwitchParts to cleanCarafeRecipe Book91 pages / 188 Different RecipesWarranty3 Year Warranty
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 20 inches ; 13 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
- ASIN: B000LQETHI
- Item model number: 212-1027
Customer Reviews
The most important applicance in my kitchen! Love it!
70 people found this helpful
on August 9, 2009
By Bob H
The Vita-Prep is really a chef’s dream come true. This thing is a workhorse. We’ve had it for 2 years now, and it still works just like the day we bought it. We love it. Smoothies are a breeze, and it will chop up stuff so efficiently that you could make juice out of just about anything. Whole Carrots = Carrot juice. Cabbage = Cabbage juice. Old laptop? No problem, laptop juice. This thing grinds up anything – Nuts into dust, ice into gelato. If money is an issue, the regular vita-mix is almost as good and the difference is not that significant. I decided to spend the extra money over the regular Vita-Mix because I figured that I’d have it for a long timeand I didn’t want to look back on the purchase and wish and wonder about the nicer model. And, while 30-50% more money than the regular Vita-Mix, I wouldn’t say it is really 50% better, but noticeably better for sure. I’m happy that I spent the extra money, but probably would have also been happy with the regular vita-mix. Onedifference noted by another reviewer’s comment is that the regular Vita-Mix has a 7 year warranty, but the Vita-Prep only has a 3 year warranty. The Vita-Prep is actually built a little tougher, but I suppose they reduce the warranty since it is intended for continuous commercial use. If money isn’t an issue, or if you’re somebody who just really appreciates the best, go ahead and buy this and you’ll enjoy it for many many years. Whatever you do, make sure that the vita-mix model you buy has a variable speed control – don’t buy their cheap one.
Great but NOT Optimal for Home Use
28 people found this helpful
on December 12, 2013
A little background is in order so that I can establish to prospective buyers’ satisfaction that I know what I’m talking about.
If you never had the higher horse power you may not need this
39 people found this helpful
on June 1, 2010
By JunLee
But I got my first Vita Mix in the late 1970’s — the 3600 (which they claim wasn’t made till early `80’s but I know where I lived when I had it — and I’m 98% certain it was 1979). It was a 3+ HP and it did smoke when I abused it (by kneading bread dough at the high setting — didn’t read the directions). I used it off and on for years, sometimes stored it in garages or basements for a few years and forgot about it. It was exposed to bugs, animals and the elements for long periods, but when I decided to use it, it always worked. This past year I used it a lot for green drinks, smoothies, and sorbets. I like sorbets a lot and the frozen fruit is hard on the machines if they don’t have enough horse power.
Exceeded high expectations
25 people found this helpful
on September 13, 2009
By Larry Siegel
Vita-mix blender was reported to be the best for Vegans, Raw Food and challenging food stuffs. After using the Vita-Prep 3 for over a year, its still going strong with daily use atomizing ice cubes to wheat grass. The extra cost for the commercial grade 3 HP motor has paid its way by muscling through thick fruit smoothies without smoking the motor. A useful improvement was a newly designed lid that locks to the container with easy to use ‘ears’. Our version will occasionally pop off during use if the lid is not pushed down hard.
Best blender next to the Vita Mix XL
8 people found this helpful
on October 27, 2010
By KING
Hands down this blender does it ALL. I have been using the Vitaprep 3 non stop, every day for the last three weeks. I have made everything from smoothies, bisques, soups and even ice cream in this baby. I bought the grain blade and I now make my own flower for bread and my own hot cereal mix. This thing is freaking AWeSOME. Its a LOT cheaper at jlhufford.com
This is by far the most durable blender that exists.
4 people found this helpful
on April 8, 2013
By Michael F
I worked in the same restaurant for 8 years. The Vita Prep 3 was used ferociously daily for anything from gallons of soup, to colored oils, to emulsifying sauces to making pasta, making pesto, and lots of other stuff I can’t think of right now. We abused it on a daily basis. I can’t tell you how many spoon and spatula handles were chewed up by hitting the blade when pushing stuff in towards the blades, and we never had to replace the blade. During that same time we had many commercial stick blenders, and even commercial ovens that did not last as long. In all that time, we only had to replace 1 $20 gear. No piece of equipment in that restaurant was more abused and lasted longer, other than a crazy old robot coupe processor. That said, for most people who use this at home for a smoothie everyday or an occasional soup puree, the 2 HP models are more than enough and you get a longer warranty. I finally bought my own Vita Prep 3 a couple of years ago and it’s as awesome as it was the day Ibought it. If you want a seriously awesome product that will last a lifetime, do not hesitate to buy the Vita Prep 3!
Most excellent for our purposes
3 people found this helpful
on March 14, 2014
By Wind Sock @ REDTOP Landing
My neighbor across the street has a Vita Prep that is a 1-2 HP bought from a big box store, which has an excellent return policy. She uses hers for her morning drink and has had to return it 2 times. With that said, we use ours for morning drinks and on occasion for blending veges for soups, etc. We have had ours for 4 years with no problems. Yes, the large hard plastic carafe it comes with is not very sound, however, we are still using ours despite the hair line cracks. And yes, hard plastic does scratch…duh! and scratches will show on clear containers such as these. And I do wish Vita Mix produced a glass version; however, I would never go back to my pretty lime green Oster blender, with glass carafe, to blend what we now blend, which includes nuts and ice, on a regular basis. In fact, I upgraded because that blender began its last leg when we started blending drinks with ice on a regular basis during the summer. I wanted to preserve that blender, as it was a gift from my sister, byusing it alot less. The Vita Mix out performs on every level of the other, as it was designed to do. We did purchase BPA free 32 oz. containers to go along with it, as well as an ice crushing carafe. I believe upgrading to the 3 HP makes a difference in performance.This product is intended for commercial use. I did purchase at the Blender Place for $479.
Body Builder’s Dream!
3 people found this helpful
on February 16, 2015
By lil Green guy is awesome!
If you only expect and will only accept the best thing in life then this is the blender for you. This isn’t just for the chefs or the restaurants but also a blender to have for body builders.
