drum roasters
izmir-built drum roasters spanning 1kg to 120kg.
izmir, türkiyefounded 1954visit toper
Toper has been building drum roasters in Izmir, Türkiye since 1954, making them one of the older names in the business. they manufacture across the full spectrum, from 1 kg sample roasters to industrial equipment that moves 240 kg per batch. the TKMSX series covers the small to mid-production range and runs on gas. these machines are straightforward: drum rotation, gas heat, manual or profile logging control depending on the model, and a cooling tray beneath the drum. Toper machines show up in a lot of startup roasteries and cafes, particularly outside north america and europe, where their pricing tends to land below Probat or Diedrich. build quality is functional rather than heirloom. they'll roast coffee reliably if you maintain them, but don't expect the fit and finish of a german or american drum. the smaller models (1 kg, 5 kg) work well for dialing in new coffees or very small batch production. the 10 kg, 15 kg, and 30 kg models suit cafes or small production roasters who need a basic gas drum without spending six figures. Cropster and Artisan compatibility is available on most current models.
the 10 kg, 15 kg, and 30 kg models handle light commercial production. a 15 kg roaster can turn out 60 to 80 kg per day if you're roasting back to back, which covers a small cafe or wholesale account base. the cooling tray lets you dump one batch while the next is rolling. these aren't built for the throughput or duty cycle of a 60 kg Probat, but they'll keep up with a startup or single-location operation. plan on more frequent maintenance than higher-end drums.
the TKMSX-1 is manual only: you're adjusting gas and airflow by hand and watching a thermometer. the 5 kg and up include profile logging, so you can record roasts and aim for repeatability. newer models support Cropster and Artisan, which helps if you're trying to replicate profiles across batches. the control setup is basic compared to machines with full PLC automation, but it's enough to roast intentionally. if you want precise curve control or automated adjustments mid-roast, look elsewhere.
Toper sits in the budget to mid-range tier. a 10 kg Toper typically costs less than half what you'd pay for a comparable Probat or Loring. that price gap reflects differences in build quality, longevity, and resale value. Toper machines are a reasonable entry point if you're starting out or running a cost-sensitive operation, but they're not going to appreciate or hold value like a Probat. plan to replace or rebuild components sooner, and factor that into total cost of ownership.
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