The Company
La Cimbali traces back to 1912, when Giuseppe Cimbali opened a small copper-working shop in Milan. That engineering foundation led to genuine industry firsts — the patented thermosyphon system that keeps modern machines thermally stable, and the horizontal boiler design that became the standard the whole industry now builds around. Today part of the Cimbali Group alongside Faema and Casadio, the brand remains one of the most trusted names in commercial espresso.
The Product
This is the M23UP with its boiler converted to run on gas instead of drawing full mains power — the same fixed-nozzle thermosyphon reliability and raised group head ergonomics, but with electrical draw cut down to roughly 300W for the electronic components only. That's the difference between needing a full commercial power supply and running comfortably off a generator, a small inverter, or a limited connection during load shedding.
Everything that makes the standard M23UP dependable carries over unchanged — the dual pressure gauge, backlit button pads, ergonomic filter-holder, and quick maintenance access. The only thing that's changed is where the heat comes from, which means you get full commercial output in locations where mains power simply isn't guaranteed.
The same trusted M23UP reliability, running on a fraction of the power — built for load shedding, mobile setups, and off-grid sites.
Who It's Built For
For café and restaurant owners who need full 2-group commercial output but can't rely on consistent mains power — whether that's due to load shedding, a mobile trailer setup, or a remote site without a heavy-duty electrical connection. It's built for the operator who refuses to accept a lesser machine just because their power situation is complicated.
If there's no plumbed water connection at your site either, plan for a Bottled Water Pump alongside this — we'll flag that at quote stage so installation day goes smoothly.
Specifications
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Specification |
Value |
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Machine |
La Cimbali M23UP Gas Converted — 2 Group |
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Boiler Capacity |
11 L |
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Heating |
Gas-heated boiler |
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Electrical Requirement |
±300 W (electronic components only) |
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Dimensions (W×D×H) |
820 × 518 × 552 mm |
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Weight |
±63 kg |
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Water Supply |
Direct plumb-in (or Bottled Water Pump for remote sites) |
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Use Case |
Commercial |
Summary
When load shedding or an off-grid location is part of your reality, this gas-converted M23UP delivers the same trusted commercial output on a fraction of the power — reliable Italian engineering that keeps trading regardless of what the grid is doing.
Rent from R94 per day
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