drum roasters

Toper TKMSX-15

the Toper TKMSX-15 is a 3–15 kg gas drum drum roaster from Toper, built in Türkiye, with profile logging controls.

the spec

batch capacity
3–15 kg
heat source
gas drum
control
profile logging
made in
türkiye

the verdict

the TKMSX-15 is a 15 kg gas drum aimed at small production roasters or larger cafes. batch range is 3 kg to 15 kg, and profile logging is standard. the cooling tray lets you dump one batch while the next is roasting, which speeds up throughput if you're roasting back to back. gas burner control is manual but responsive, so you can adjust heat as needed. this model sees a lot of use in startups and operations outside north america where price matters more than brand prestige. it'll roast 60 to 100 kg a day without major issues, but expect more frequent maintenance than a higher-end drum. if you're running a cost-conscious operation and don't need the longevity of a Probat, it's a reasonable choice.

strengths

  • 15 kg capacity supports light production roasting
  • cooling tray allows overlapping roast and cool cycles
  • profile logging available, compatible with Cropster and Artisan

trade-offs

  • manual heat control only, no automated profile execution
  • build quality and component longevity trail higher-end brands
  • resale market is limited compared to north american or european drums

other drum roasters

Ambex YM-5Diedrich IR-5Genio 6Giesen W6AHas Garanti Infinity 5Joper 5kg

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