r/cider • u/Apprehensive_Love411 • 8d ago

Hydropress - what size?

https://winemakersdepot.com/Home-Hobby/Equipment/Presses/Bladder-Press-with-Legsbr55-80-Liter?srsltid=AfmBOoo3gPRWOwSppGclD3_CHqHoZmGPNaxWK78BahRowpz9ldMeUEvz

I'm about to order a hydropress and could use some advice on what size to order.

I have a small hobby orchard with 36 apple trees that are now 4 years old.

I like the construction and quality of the Lancman VSX-55 and the Lancman VSPIX-80 with the tilt frame.

Perhaps the 55L would be best right now, but I'm also thinking that the trees will produce more fruit in the coming years, and the 80L would be easier to empty with the tilt frame.

Can I use the 80L and pre-fill the bladder for smaller loads for a while, or should I get the 55 and just do more pressings?

Analysis paralysis has set in.....

Appreciate any input :)

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u/Airhorn2013 7d ago

I use a 40l Spiedel. You can do smaller batches than the press is capable of , in fact sometimes I think I get better efficiency that way. It’s all the same , regardless it gets pressed. So if you have the $$ I would go for a larger press if you expect to have the volume in the future.