La Marzocco FB80 3 Group Mechanical Paddle

Traditional Lever Craft at Professional Scale

The La Marzocco FB80 3 Group MP brings the tactile artistry of mechanical paddle operation to high-capacity café environments, creating a three-station platform where traditional lever technique meets modern thermal engineering. This anniversary edition configuration transforms espresso service into visible craft—three baristas working paddles in synchronized rhythm, each controlling pre-infusion and extraction through deliberate physical engagement. Perfect for cafés where espresso preparation is performance art and the mechanical connection between barista and machine defines the customer experience.

Three-Group Paddle Dynamics

Mechanical paddle operation across three groups creates a unique café atmosphere where espresso preparation becomes theater. Watch three baristas simultaneously lift levers for pre-infusion, feel puck saturation, then engage full extraction pressure with coordinated motion. This configuration supports 120-250 espresso drinks daily while maintaining the tactile control and visual drama that distinguishes traditional Italian espresso culture. Ideal for cafés emphasizing heritage technique, barista showmanship, and the physical craft of lever espresso.

Feature Set

• Triple Mechanical Paddle System: Three independent lever controls provide tactile pre-infusion management and extraction engagement across all brewing stations.

• Expanded Dual Boiler Platform: 5L coffee boiler and 11L steam boiler deliver thermal capacity for sustained three-group paddle operation.

• Three Saturated Brewing Groups: Thermally stable group heads maintain consistent extraction temperature across simultaneous lever-controlled pulls.

• Multi-Group Pre-Heating System: Water conditioning to 170°F across all three groups ensures rapid thermal recovery between paddle-actuated extractions.

• Triple PID Temperature Control: Independent digital regulation per group with centralized monitoring for three-station consistency.

• Engineered Group Cap Array: Piero Bambi-designed caps with ruby flow restrictors across all three groups prevent channeling during lever operation.

• Multi-Station LCD Interface: Digital displays track shot timing and temperature across all three paddle-controlled groups.

• Adjustable Hot Water System: Temperature-controlled spout supports diverse beverage preparation in high-volume paddle operation.

• Three-Position Portafilter Set: Stainless steel portafilters with La Marzocco precision baskets for consistent lever-extraction workflow.

• 80th Anniversary Commemorative Styling: Red composite panels celebrate La Marzocco heritage across extended 37.5" three-group platform.

• Optional Multi-Zone LED Lighting: Integrated work lights illuminate all three paddle stations for precision barista workflow.

Technical Data - 3 Group Mechanical Paddle

Where Three-Group Paddle Excels

• Heritage Italian Cafés: Honor traditional espresso culture with three-station lever operation that connects to historical technique.

• Experiential Coffee Destinations: Create visual theater where three baristas perform synchronized paddle extractions as customer entertainment.

• Luxury Hotel Espresso Bars: Differentiate upscale service with traditional lever operation in high-end hospitality environments.

• Specialty Coffee Museums and Education: Demonstrate traditional extraction technique at scale with professional three-group platform.

Why the FB80 3 Group MP?

• Multi-Station Tactile Control: Three mechanical paddles create synchronized barista workflow with physical engagement across all brewing positions.

• Visual Service Theater: Lever operation transforms espresso preparation into performance art that engages customers and showcases barista skill.

• Traditional Technique at Scale: Three-group configuration enables heritage lever operation in high-volume café environments.

• GB/5 Anniversary Engineering: Commemorative 80th edition built on proven saturated group platform with enhanced three-group thermal capacity.

• Professional Paddle Platform: 37.5" three-group footprint delivers traditional lever control with commercial-grade thermal performance.

Transform espresso service into artisan theater.
The FB80 3 Group MP combines traditional mechanical paddle control with anniversary-edition thermal engineering for cafés serving 120-250 espresso drinks daily where barista craft is central to brand experience.

Interested in mechanical paddle operation?
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