Traditional ratchet style press made with a pressed steel basin and stand coated in bright red enamel. The wood basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are two fitted hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes. Additional wooden blocks extend the reach of the ratchet. The press comes with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism.
The size is #45, referring to interior basket size in centimeters. In inches the basket interior size is 18" D x 24" H with a 22 gallon capacity. Weighs approximately 200 lbs. and can be dismantled to easily fit in a pick-up truck bed. Used several times for red wine, hence some grape stains, but otherwise perfectly maintained.