Is the Vitamix 581 worth it for a small shop?

It is aimed at commercial frozen-dessert service, where the cup-activated lever and six programs speed up one-cup-at-a-time orders. A small shop should weigh that against the counter space it takes and whether its menu is mostly shakes and soft serve.

How is the 581 different from the Mix'n Machine Advance it replaces?

The 581 is the Advance model with a reusable agitator system and 10 agitators included, plus six pre-loaded programs. Older Mix'n Machine units relied on a fixed agitator and fewer preset options.

What comes in the box?

The mixer, a container and blade assembly, the permanent cone-shaped soft ice cream agitator, and 10 removable agitators. No cups or dessert mix are included.

Does it need special power?

No. It runs on standard 120 V power at 1.6 amps and plugs into a normal outlet, but it is corded, so plan its spot near an outlet.

How fast does it blend?

Speed is variable from 500 to 3000 RPM, with a pulse setting and six pre-programmed cycles. The cup-activated lever starts the blend when a cup is pressed in.

Does it work with any cup size?

The cup-activated lever works with the cups the machine is set up for, and the agitator sits inside the cup during blending. Check cup diameter and height against the machine before buying a new cup line.

Can it handle cookies and other hard mix-ins?

Yes. The 0.5 hp motor and the agitator system are rated for hard-to-mix ingredients such as cookies, which is the job the six programs are tuned for.

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Name: Vitamix Mix'n Machine Advance Frozen Dessert Machine 581
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Removable and reusable agitator system with 10 agitators included
Six pre-loaded programs for consistent dessert preparation
Variable speed range of 500 to 3000 RPM
Energy efficient: 120 V, 1.6 amps
Certified RoHS, cULus, CE and NSF
Sleek countertop design for commercial kitchens

Guarantee: Three-year warranty on motor base parts and one-year warranty on labor.
Shipping: Item ships directly from the manufacturer; stock not guaranteed; lead time 3 to 6 business days.
In the box: Removable/reusable agitator system with 10 agitators, Sleek countertop design, Six pre-loaded programs

Specs

Supported Functions: Mixing
Included Accessories: 10 removable agitators
Attachment Type: Agitator
Included Attachments: Permanent Cone-Shaped Soft Ice Cream Agitator
Included Items: Container, Blade assembly
Number Of Speeds: Variable
Speed Settings: Pulse
Variable Speed: Yes
Controls Type: Cup-activated lever
Pulse Function: Yes

About the Vitamix Mix'n Machine Advance Frozen Dessert Machine 581

The Vitamix Mix'n Machine Advance 581 is a countertop frozen-dessert mixer built for commercial use, blending soft ice cream, shakes and frozen drinks with a cup-activated lever and a reusable agitator system. It ships with 10 removable agitators and six pre-loaded programs, and its variable speed runs from 500 to 3000 RPM. It is NSF, cULus, CE and RoHS certified and stands 24 inches tall. It suits shops that serve one cup at a time and want repeatable results from staff who are not trained blenders; it does not replace a general-purpose blender.

Best forIce cream shops and dessert barsSmoothie and shake countersCafes adding frozen drinksHigh-volume commercial kitchens

Pros

Cup-activated lever blends hands-free, one cup at a time
10 removable agitators included, so several cups can run in rotation
Six pre-programmed settings keep results consistent across staff
Variable speed from 500 to 3000 RPM with pulse control
NSF, cULus, CE and RoHS certified for commercial use

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