About the Brand
Lelit was founded in 1986 near Brescia in northern Italy, moving into espresso machine manufacturing in 2002 under the founding family's next generation. The brand built its reputation doing something unusual in the Italian espresso world: delivering genuine prosumer engineering — proper groups, real components — at a price that undercuts machines twice its cost. That same value-driven philosophy carries through into Lelit's grinders.
The Product
The Lelit Fred 43 On-Demand Espresso Grinder packs high-performance grinding into a genuinely small footprint, using 38mm conical burrs and micrometric stepless adjustment to keep every grind constant and precise. At just 31cm high and 2.8kg, it's built for spaces where every centimetre of counter matters. This is proof that compact and low-volume doesn't have to mean compromised.
Key Features
38mm Conical Burrs (Cool, Consistent Grinding)
Conical burrs grind at low RPM, generating less heat and helping protect the coffee's flavour through every dose.
Micrometric Stepless Adjustment (Fine, Precise Dial-In)
A side adjustment knob lets you move between grind sizes in tiny, precise increments rather than fixed steps.
On-Demand Grinding (Grind What You Need, When You Need It)
A simple grinding button dispenses coffee straight into your filterholder on demand — no pre-set doses to manage.
Stainless Steel Body (Durable and Compact)
A solid stainless steel construction keeps the Fred 43 sturdy while staying small enough for tight kitchen spaces.
Integrated Filterholder Support (Steady, Handsfree Dosing)
A dedicated support holds your filterholder in place under the coffee chute while you grind.
Who It's Built For
The Fred 43 is built for you if your kitchen counter is tight but your standards for espresso aren't. It's for the home barista who wants precise, on-demand grinding without a bulky machine taking over the space. Compact enough to fit anywhere, precise enough to matter — every single time.
Specifications
| Burr Type |
Conical |
| Burr Diameter |
38mm |
| Grind Adjustment |
Micrometric Stepless |
| Dosing Method |
On-demand (manual grinding button) |
| Hopper Capacity |
250g |
| Motor Power |
150W |
| Productivity |
1.0 – 1.2g/s |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
12.5 x 18 x 31 cm |
| Weight |
2.8kg |
| Power Supply |
230V, 50Hz (also available 110-120V/220-240V variants) |
| Colour Options |
Polished Stainless Steel |
| Use Case |
Home, low volume |
| Warranty |
Contact us for details |
Summary
The Lelit Fred 43 delivers 38mm conical burrs and micrometric stepless adjustment in a footprint small enough for any kitchen. It's precise, on-demand grinding that doesn't ask for much space in return.