About La Marzocco
La Marzocco was founded in Florence in 1927, and by 1939 had developed and patented the first coffee machine with a horizontal boiler — a design that became the industry standard. The GB5 carries that design language into a machine built around one core promise: temperature stability that doesn't flinch during the morning rush.
The Product
The GB5 pairs La Marzocco's gracious, curved design language with genuine technological substance underneath. Equipped with a CPU board built specifically for superior temperature control, it's redefined the standard for thermal stability in modern espresso equipment — steady brew water and steam even at the exact moment your bar hits its busiest point.
That stability comes down to PID technology: an algorithm regulating precisely when and for how long the heating element engages in the brew boiler. The result is dramatically reduced temperature variability and a far more consistent brew temperature than older control systems allow — and your barista can adjust the brew boiler temperature to a precise numerical value using a simple keypad, with no need to remove machine panels to do it.
About the Product Line: Model S vs Model X
The GB5 comes in two underlying platforms — Model S and Model X — differentiated by boiler system. The Model X uses independent boilers, giving each group its own dedicated thermal management; the Model S shares a boiler configuration across groups. If your bar runs at genuinely high, sustained volume across multiple stations, the independent-boiler Model X is worth the step up.
Key Features
CPU-controlled PID temperature management — Purpose-built for stability rather than adapted from an older analogue system.
Simple keypad temperature adjustment — Set brew boiler temperature precisely without removing panels or calling a technician.
Classic gracious curved design — Understated, timeless La Marzocco styling that suits any café aesthetic.
Model S and Model X platforms — Choose shared or independent boiler architecture based on your volume needs.
Choosing Between Versions
Available in 2 and 3 Group configurations, across both Model S and Model X boiler architectures, and in AV (automatic) or EE (semi-automatic) control versions. Choose Model X and AV for the highest-volume, most automated commercial service; choose Model S and EE if you want a simpler, more hands-on setup at a more accessible price.
Why Choose This Product
The GB5 suits the café or restaurant that wants proven La Marzocco temperature stability without the Strada's top-tier price point — a dependable, classically styled workhorse for a bar that needs to hold its consistency through every rush of the day.
Specifications
|
Spec |
2 Group |
3 Group |
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Voltage |
200 single / 220 single or 3-phase / 380 3-phase |
200 single / 220 single or 3-phase / 380 3-phase |
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Power |
3730–5445W |
4930–7240W |
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Dimensions (H x W x D) |
47 x 77 x 64 cm |
47 x 97 x 64 cm |
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Weight |
70 kg |
91 kg |
|
Coffee boiler |
3.4L |
5L |
|
Steam boiler |
7L |
11L |
Buying and Installation Notes
Confirm your available phase and voltage before ordering, and specify Model S or Model X, AV or EE, at time of order. Given the machine's weight and duty cycle, plan for direct plumbing into your water and drain lines.
In the Box
● La Marzocco GB5 Commercial Espresso Machine
● Single and double portafilters
● Precision baskets
● Cleaning kit
● User manual
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