Buffalo Chopper

By Eva Yuen

History

1825 Model Hobart Buffalo Chopper Chop Spanish onions The ‘S’ shaped blade

Why is it called Buffalo Chopper?

Place of manufacture : Buffalo The ability to cut buffalo-tough meat Buffalo-like appearance

Official Name: Bowl Cutter Food Cutter

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Food Chopper Uses revolving knives to cut things up

Parley and root vegetables

Meats, cheeses, breads

The degree of fineness is determined by the number of times the ingredients go under the knife blades

What is a Buffalo Chopper?

Optional Attachment

Vegetable Slicer / Grater / Shredder Coleslaw Cheese

Meat & Food Chopper Hamburger Pork Sausage

How does a Buffalo Chopper work?

A round bowl rotates Cutting blade spins at a stationary

spot to process the food moving through it

Covered by a lid

Safety Features

Sensors Prevent the unit from running without the

bowl and cover in place No voltage release protection

Manufacturer

Hobart HOB-84145, 84146

Univex BC 14, 18

Berkel 1850

Sharfen S2

Food Cutter w/ 14” Diameter Bowl (84145) 1/2 H.P. Motor 14” Stainless Steel Bowl One-piece Burnished Aluminum Housing 1725 RPM Knife Rotation Bowl Cover Safety Interlock 22 RPM Bowl Rotation Pull/push On/Off Switch Double Cutlery Grade Stainless Steel Kniv

es 3” Stainless Steel Legs with Rubber Feet 6” Flexible Cord and Plug Weight: 100 lbs Options - #12 Attachment Hub Accessories Single Blade Knife Vegetable Slicer Meat Chopper Attachment $4000-5500

Food Cutter w/ 18” Diameter Bowl (84146) 1 H.P. Motor 18” Stainless Steel Bowl One-piece Burnished Aluminum Housing 1725 RPM Knife Rotation Bowl Cover Safety Interlock 20 RPM Bowl Rotation Pull/push On/Off Switch Double Cutlery Grade Stainless Steel Kniv

es 3” Stainless Steel Legs with Rubber Feet 6” Flexible Cord and Plug Weight: 140 lbs Options - #12 Attachment Hub Accessories Single Blade Knife Vegetable Slicer Meat Chopper Attachment $6000-7500

Hobart

Heavier in

weight

18” Bowl Cutter (BC18) 192 lbs (24” x 35” x 20”) 1 H.P. Motor 18” Stainless Steel Bowl One-piece Burnished

Aluminum Housing 1725 RPM Knife Rotation Bowl Cover Safety Interlock 22 RPM Bowl Rotation Pull/push On/Off Switch Cutlery Stainless Steel Knives 3” Stainless Steel Legs with

Rubber Feet 6” Flexible Cord and Plug 115 volt 3450 cuts per minute $4500

14” Bowl Cutter (BC14) 95 lbs (18” x 27” x 16”) 1/2 H.P. Motor 14” Stainless Steel Bowl One-piece Burnished

Aluminum Housing 1725 RPM Knife Rotation Bowl Cover Safety Interlock 24 RPM Bowl Rotation Pull/push On/Off Switch Cutlery Stainless Steel Knives 3” Stainless Steel Legs with

Rubber Feet 6” Flexible Cord and Plug 115 volt 3500 cuts per minute $2500

Univex

Cheaper

Berkel

Bowl Cutter (Model 1850) 1 H.P. Motor 18-1/4” Stainless Steel Bowl One-piece Burnished Aluminum Housing 1720 RPM Knife Rotation Bowl Cover Safety Interlock 24 RPM Bowl Rotation Pull/push On/Off Switch Cutlery Stainless Steel Knives 3” Stainless Steel Legs with Rubber Feet 6” Flexible Cord and Plug Accessories FCMC- #12 Taper Hub Meat Grinder VSPH- #12 Taper Hub Vegetable Slicer/Grat

er $6700

Sharfen

Buffalo Chopper Food Cutter (S2) 0.92 H.P. Motor 19” Stainless Steel Bowl One-piece Burnished Aluminum

Housing ? RPM Knife Rotation Bowl Cover Safety Interlock ? RPM Bowl Rotation Pull/push On/Off Switch Cutlery Stainless Steel Knives 3” Stainless Steel Legs with

Rubber Feet 6” Flexible Cord and Plug $1400

Hobart $700

Univex $650

Berkel $700

Attachment - Vegetable Slicer

9” adjustable knife assembly

700 RPM 115 volts Preparation of

vegetables, fruits and cheeses

Grater/Shredder/ Slicer Attachment

Hobart $200

Univex $300

Berkel $400

Attachment – Meat & Food Grinder

8-12 lbs per minute 115 volts Includes:

Cylinder ring Stainless steel pan Plunger Plate Knife

References

“Hobart Food Cutter.” Valiant Equipment Co., 10 April, 2007 http://store.valiantequipment.com/hofochhe.html

“Bowl Cutter.” Univex. 10 April, 2007. http://www.univexcorp.com/shop/search_results.aspx?QSearchText=bowl+cutter

“Univex 14” Bowl Buffalo Cutter BC 14.” ACityDiscount Restaurant Equipment. 10 April, 2007. http://www.acitydiscount.com/Univex-14-Bowl-Buffalo-Cutter-BC14.0.31876.1.1.htm?PPCID=9&link=2700508

“Food Cutter.” Hobart. 10 April, 2007. http://www.hobartcorp.com/hobartg6/pr/products.nsf/pages/food-prep_food-cutter

“Bowl Cutter.” Instawares Restaurant Supply Superstore. 11 April, 2007. http://www.instawares.com/bowl-cutter.uvx-bc14.0.7.htm

“1928 Model Hobart Buffalo Chopper.” Texas Wiener. 11 April, 2007. www.texas-wiener.com/1928_model_hobart_buffalo_choppe.htm

“Quality Food Production and Service.” FSHN 240. 11 April, 2007. http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/food-lab/classes/240/equip/

“VS9 Vegetable Slicer Attachment.” Univex. 12 April, 2007. http://www.univexcorp.com/shop/product_details.aspx?QProductID=236&QCategoryID=0

“VS9H Grater/Shredder Attachment.” Univex. 12 April, 2007. http://www.univexcorp.com/shop/product_details.aspx?QProductID=107&QCategoryID=0

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