How much food fits at once?

Nine trays give a large drying area, enough for several pounds of sliced fruit or a full batch of jerky in one run.

Does it have a timer?

No. You set the temperature with the dial and turn it off yourself, so a separate timer helps for long runs.

What temperature range does it cover?

95°F to 165°F, which spans herbs and vegetables at the low end up to jerky at the top.

It uses a fan and 600 W heater; most owners find the fan noise modest and steady rather than distracting.

Can the trays go in the dishwasher?

The trays are removable for washing, but hand washing is the safer choice to protect the mesh and finish.

Is it worth it over a round dehydrator?

If you dry in quantity, yes: more trays and even airflow beat the small stacked rings of round models, at the cost of counter space.

What do buyers say about the Excalibur 3948CDB?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings.

Where can I buy the Excalibur 3948CDB?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Excalibur 3948CDB

Last price we saw

$419.99at Blain's Farm & Fleet, last seen Nov 11

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Last seen at $419.99 at Blain's Farm & Fleet on Nov 11.
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Our take on the Excalibur 3948CDB

The Excalibur 3948CDB is a 9-tray rectangular dehydrator with a 600 W heating element and adjustable temperature from 95°F to 165°F. Its horizontal airflow and removable trays are the features Excalibur is known for, and the metal cabinet with rubber feet stays put on a counter. It suits people drying large batches of fruit, jerky, herbs or vegetables at once. Against round dehydrators it holds far more food and dries more evenly, but it is bulky and has no timer, so rivals with digital controls offer more convenience.

Best forLarge-batch jerky and fruit dryingGardeners preserving a harvestHouseholds that dehydrate oftenHerb and vegetable drying

Pros

Nine trays hold a lot of food per run
Adjustable 95°F to 165°F range covers herbs through jerky
Horizontal airflow dries trays evenly
Removable trays and metal body are easy to clean
Simple on/off switch and indicator light

Cons

Excalibur 3948CDB prices at every store

Blain's Farm & FleetNew
Out of stock
$419.99Checked 9 min ago
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WalmartNew
Out of stockSold by Hidden Path Trading Co LLCReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$466.13Checked 9 min ago
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Excalibur 3948CDB price history

$419.99$419.99

Nov 9Nov 11

Lowest price we've seen: $419.99 on Nov 9 at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.5 / 542 ratings

Owners of Excalibur's rectangular dehydrators generally praise even drying and the large tray count. Common complaints are the size, the lack of a timer and the plain controls.

What people mention

Drying evennessPraisedOwners say the horizontal airflow dries trays at a similar rate.
CapacityPraisedNine trays let people dry big batches in one run.

Questions and answers

How much food fits at once?: Nine trays give a large drying area, enough for several pounds of sliced fruit or a full batch of jerky in one run.
Does it have a timer?: No. You set the temperature with the dial and turn it off yourself, so a separate timer helps for long runs.
What temperature range does it cover?: 95°F to 165°F, which spans herbs and vegetables at the low end up to jerky at the top.
Is it loud?: It uses a fan and 600 W heater; most owners find the fan noise modest and steady rather than distracting.
Can the trays go in the dishwasher?: The trays are removable for washing, but hand washing is the safer choice to protect the mesh and finish.
Is it worth it over a round dehydrator?: If you dry in quantity, yes: more trays and even airflow beat the small stacked rings of round models, at the cost of counter space.
What do buyers say about the Excalibur 3948CDB?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings.
Where can I buy the Excalibur 3948CDB?