Benchstar YXD-266E Compact Heavy-Duty Basket Rotisserie – 8–12 Birds

Name: Benchstar YXD-266E Compact Heavy-Duty Basket Rotisserie – 8–12 Birds
Brand: Federal
SKU: YXD-266E
Price: 2370.35 NZD
Availability: InStock

$2,370.35 - $2,370.35

$2,370.35

$2,370.35 - $2,370.35

$2,370.35

SKU YXD-266E

The Benchstar YXD-266E is a compact commercial basket rotisserie built for operators who want batch roasting and an appetising view of the cooking process in the same machine. Four rotating baskets accommodate approximately 8–12 birds, with radiant/convection heat, chamber lighting and front-and-rear toughened glass supporting controlled roasting and easy visual checks during service.

Four rotating baskets for approximately 8–12 birds
Thermostatic temperature control from 0–300°C
Heavy-duty 80W rotation motor with its own on/off switch
Independent chamber lighting for clear product visibility
Stainless-steel housing with toughened glass front and rear
Bottom oil collector and sealed chamber design
One-year parts and labour warranty

Why Choose This Product

For a venue selling roast chicken as both a menu item and a visual drawcard, the YXD-266E combines production and presentation without the footprint of a full-size rotisserie line. Its baskets keep separate loads organised and continually expose the food to the heat as they rotate, while the illuminated glass chamber lets staff monitor colour without repeatedly opening the door. It is a particularly useful step up from a conventional oven when customers seeing fresh product cooking helps drive sales.

Simply Hospitality Notes

Best suited to operators producing roast chicken in planned batches where the cooking process can also work as a display. Treat the 8–12 bird capacity as a guide: actual yield depends on bird size, basket loading and the clearance needed for free rotation. Balance loads across the four baskets, keep the oil collector below half-full, and allow at least 100mm at each side and 200mm at the rear. Published documents conflict on power, dimensions and castors versus feet, so confirm the supplied unit before electrical or joinery work.

Product Guide

Choose this basket format when you want flexible loading of whole birds, compact roasts or suitable portions without threading each item onto a spit. Preheat the chamber, distribute weight evenly between opposing baskets and avoid overpacking so the baskets can rotate freely and heat can reach the food. Use the light and glass panels to monitor browning, then verify doneness with your normal food-safety process. Switch off and isolate power before cleaning; empty the oil tray regularly, wipe with a non-corrosive cleaner and never hose the unit or shock hot glass with cold water.

Brand Guide

About Benchstar: Benchstar offers practical commercial benchtop and compact equipment for operators who value straightforward controls, useful output and an accessible equipment investment. The range suits cafés, takeaways, restaurants and caterers choosing equipment around a clear task and realistic production volume, with models spanning cooking, preparation, display and beverage service.

Cooking System and Capacity

The YXD-266E uses radiant/convection heat around four rotating baskets. Rotation continually changes the food's position in the chamber, helping expose each load more evenly while the thermostat cycles the heating elements to maintain the selected setting. The quoted 8–12 bird capacity is a guide and will vary with bird size, basket loading and the clearance required for free movement.

The basket format is useful for whole poultry, compact roasts and other suitable products that benefit from rotation but do not need to be threaded onto a spit. Independent switches for the motor and chamber light give the operator direct control over movement and visibility.

Construction and Operator Features

Stainless-steel outer housing for a practical commercial finish
Front and rear toughened-glass panels for viewing from both sides
Rubber door seal designed to retain heat within the chamber
Double door handles for controlled access
Bottom oil collector for rendered fat and cooking residues
Power, heating, chamber-light and rotation controls
Temperature limiter and indicator system described in the user manual

Installation, Operation and Care

Professional electrical connection is required. The user manual recommends at least 100mm clearance at each side and 200mm at the rear, together with suitable switching, fuse, earth-leakage protection and a compliant earth connection. Confirm the final electrical load and physical dimensions of the supplied unit before completing a circuit, bench or joinery opening.

Preheat to the required setting, balance loads across the baskets and leave enough clearance for unrestricted rotation. Use normal food-safety controls to verify core temperature; chamber temperature alone does not confirm doneness. Empty the oil collector before it reaches half-full. Isolate power before cleaning, use a damp cloth and non-corrosive cleaner, and never hose the machine or splash cold water onto hot glass.

Technical Specifications

Model	YXD-266E
Heating system	Radiant/convection electric heating
Capacity	Approximately 8–12 birds
Baskets	4
Temperature range	0–300°C
Rotation motor	80W
Electrical	240V; published product information lists 4.8kW / 20A; supplier manual and specification sheet list 4.6kW
Listed dimensions	820 W × 630 D × 610 H mm on the published product information; manual/CAD materials show 810mm nominal width
Listed packed dimensions	850 W × 680 D × 660 H mm on the published product information; specification sheet lists 1010 × 760 × 700 mm
Net / gross weight	65 / 83kg (specification sheet)
Warranty	1 year parts and labour

The available product information contains conflicting electrical, dimensional and mobility details. Please confirm the specification of the supplied unit before installation.

Documents

Capacity Approximately 8–12 birds
Baskets 4
Temperature Range 0–300°C
Power 240V; confirm 4.6/4.8kW before installation
Dimension 820 W × 630 D × 610 H mm (supplier webpage; confirm before installation)
Weight 65kg net / 83kg packed