Hamilton Beach BigRig HMI016-UK 87 Ltr Commercial Stick Blender
Product Description
The Hamilton Beach BigRig HMI016-UK is a heavy-duty immersion blender designed for bulk blending directly in the cooking vessel. It handles soups, sauces, purées, dressings, and salsas at volume without...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 87
- External depth (mm)
- 140
- External height (mm)
- 880
- External width (mm)
- 216
Product Description
The Hamilton Beach BigRig HMI016-UK is a heavy-duty immersion blender designed for bulk blending directly in the cooking vessel. It handles soups, sauces, purées, dressings, and salsas at volume without requiring the transfer of hot liquids to a countertop machine — a meaningful time and safety advantage during a busy service.
Where many immersion blenders are rated for intermittent duty, the BigRig is built for continuous run operation. That distinction matters in a kitchen producing large batches across multiple services: there is no waiting for a motor to cool down, and no interruption mid-blend when working through a full stockpot. Variable speed control gives operators accurate texture management — from a coarse, broken consistency through to a smooth, uniform finish — and the colour-coded indicator makes confirming the speed setting straightforward even in a noisy, fast-moving kitchen environment.
Practical features that translate into day-to-day operational benefits:
- Detachable stainless steel shaft for fast cleaning between uses or ingredient changes
- Continuous run motor eliminates duty-cycle interruptions during high-volume batch work
- Variable speed control allows texture adjustment without stopping service
- Extended reach cord with wall mount keeps the unit accessible and stored tidily
- Ergonomic two-position handle and shaft grip reduce fatigue during prolonged blending runs
Installation is simple — this is a plug-in unit requiring a standard UK mains socket, with no plumbing or gas connection needed. It is worth confirming that a suitable socket is positioned within practical reach of the main cooking area. The BigRig is well suited to hotel kitchens, contract catering operations, pub kitchens with daily batch soup production, and any site where high-volume immersion blending is a regular requirement. For operations blending continuously across multiple consecutive services at very high throughput, it is worth considering whether a heavier-duty model or a dedicated batch-blending setup would be the more appropriate long-term investment.
If you would like to talk through how this model fits your kitchen's workflow and service volumes, our team is glad to help before you make a decision.
Key Features
- Continuous run 1HP motor rated for uninterrupted high-volume batch blending
- 87-litre capacity rating suits large stockpots and bulk cooking vessels
- Variable speed control with colour-coded indicator for precise texture management
- Detachable stainless steel shaft removes quickly for cleaning or changeovers
- Extended 365cm yellow cord with wall mount bracket for tidy kitchen storage
Operational Benefits
- Blends large batches without duty-cycle breaks, keeping service moving efficiently
- Eliminates hot liquid transfers, reducing handling risk during busy service periods
- Variable speed control delivers consistent texture results across different recipes
- Quick-release shaft reduces cleaning time and supports faster ingredient changeovers
- Ergonomic handle design reduces operator fatigue during extended blending sessions
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 87
- External depth (mm)
- 140
- External height (mm)
- 880
- External width (mm)
- 216
- Extra information
- 406mm shaft length
- Machine output
- 3000-15,000 RPM
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.75
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Weight (kg)
- 6.3
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the motor is rated for continuous run operation rather than intermittent duty, which means it can work through extended batch blending without requiring rest intervals. This makes it a practical choice for kitchens producing large volumes of soup, sauce, or purée across multiple service periods.
- The BigRig is a plug-in appliance and requires only a standard UK mains socket — there is no fixed electrical connection, plumbing, or gas supply needed. It is worth confirming that a suitable socket is positioned within reach of your primary cooking area, particularly if you plan to blend directly in large fixed vessels.
- It performs well in medium- to high-volume operations such as hotel kitchens, contract catering facilities, and pub or restaurant kitchens with regular batch cooking requirements. For sites blending at very high frequency across back-to-back services throughout the day, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity commercial immersion blender would be a better long-term fit.