American Harvester Cider Press & Grinder
American Harvester Cider Press & Grinder
The Preferred Press of Martha Stewart
NOTE:
All bare wood is required to have a protective coating. We recommend food-safe EZ-DO.
Or for only $ 450, we will professionally coat your new press with two coats of EZ-DO, then hand-sand it to a bright finish before shipping.
The Classic American-Made Cider Press for Families, Orchards and Homesteads
The American Harvester Cider Press and Grinder is our most popular model, trusted by homesteaders, orchards owners, and cider enthusiasts for over 40 years. Handcrafted from premium hard maple and heavy-duty cast iron, this double-tub fruit press combines old-world tradition with modern updates to deliver unmatched performance. Built to last for generations, the American Harvester is more than just an apple cider press, it's a piece of American craftsmanship that turns every harvest into a family tradition.
Unlike other mills, the American Harvester has a design feature that both grinds and squeezes at the same time. The popular "Apple Eater" grinder reduces apples to pulp-like texture for the most efficient press. This design feature means the American Harvester can produce the most cider from apples in the quickest way possible! By far, this press is the best hand-operated unit available (but be sure to check out our motor kit).
Why Choose the American Harvester?
- Double-Tub Design for Efficiency- Press while grinding for maximum output. One afternoon with two workers can yield up to 50 gallons of fresh cider!
- Apple Eater Grinder Included- Our exclusive grinder features a durable hard maple drum with inset stainless-steel teeth that turn whole apples into fine pulp. No slicing required!
- Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Hardware- From the flywheel to the acme screw, every part is designed to withstand decades of pressing.
- Hard Maple Construction- Stronger than soft maple, our precision-crafted hard maple frame, tubs, and pressing disk provide rugged durability with a beautiful finish.
- Easy to Clean, Built to Last - Beveled tb staves, smooth surfaces, and quality joints make cleaning and maintenance simple, season after season.
Key Features
- American-made cider press, manufactured since 1984
- Apple Eater grinder with stainless-steel teeth and a maple drum
- Double-tub hardwood design (12" high, 13.5" diameter tubs)
- Presses apples, pears, grapes, and many other fruits
- Cast iron acme screw, flywheel, and pressure foot for reliable power
- Includes 2 hardwood juice racks for optimal juice flow
- Optional polyurethane EZ-DO finish available for added protection (all bare wood requires a protective coating)
- Backed by a 2-year warrenty
No slicing or pushing apples down with the Apple Eater! Our heavy-duty, hard maple assembly eats apples with ease and has an easy clean up. Nestled inside the Apple Eater is our improved hard-maple wood drum with inset stainless-steel grinder teeth. Having the inset teeth ensure a stiff and long-lasting Apple Eater. Additionally, the drum now has increased mass versus the previous lightweight plastic polymer drum. More mass means more power to chew those apples! The drum is double-coated with EZ-DO food-safe coating. See our accessories!
The American Harvester Features a 1 1/2” cast iron threaded acme screw—an industry-leading thickness that can withstand the pressing pressure needed. Happy Valley Ranch Cider Presses' pressing disk is made of hard maple wood and has a 2” thick handle with inset for easy lifting—ready withstand the pressure of the acme screw. Our screw foot is made of cast iron and distributes pressure evenly. The flywheel is 18lb cast iron construction and is attached to the grinding shaft for a smooth grinding speed.
All wooden parts are made from hard maple wood. Previously, Happy Valley Ranch Cider Presses used soft maple, but we recently moved to hard maple to ensure durability and ruggedness. The American Harvester’s two hardwood tubs have beveled staves which aid in cleaning. Each tub has an approximate capacity of a box of pulped apples. Includes two juice racks for easy flow of juice.
Our frame has the greatest precision ever! Our frame features a four-legged construction with laminated hard maple wood. Each joint has been re-designed for a tighter fit and, as always, are notched and cross-bolted.
More Than Just and Apple Press
The American Harvester isn't just a cider press; it's a fruit press and apple grinder combo that makes apple juice, grape juice, pear cider, and more! Whether you're a home brewer making small batches or a homesteader pressing bushels at a time, this press delivers maximum juice yield with minimum effort.
Pair it with our motor kit for faster grinding or explore our Mega Kits for the ultimate cider-making package.
Make Pressing a Family Tradition
Strong, efficient, and built to last, the American Harvester transforms every harvest into a celebration. From backyard apple trees to full orchards, it's the best hand-crank cider press available in the USA.
Order your American Harvester Cider Press today and discover why its the preferred choice of cider makers, homesteaders, and even Martha Stewart.
