The Gelato Supply Vario 8 Elite, a commercial ice cream machine with digital controls, dispensing spout, removable tray, and caster wheels, stands against a white background—ideal as a batch freezer for busy dessert shops.
Close-up of the Gelato Supply Vario 8 Elite’s metallic lever, knob, and dispensing spout set against a red and white background. The machine features clean, industrial design elements.
Close-up of the Gelato Supply Vario 8 Elite stainless steel ice cream machine, featuring three mixing blades inside a cylindrical chamber and a funnel-shaped outlet at the bottom.
A metal container pours a creamy liquid into the Vario 8 Elite ice cream machine by Gelato Supply, set against a red and white background.
Certification label for Gelato Supply Vario 8 Elite: two ETL logos, ETL LISTED text, Intertek logos, listing number 4006832, and standards UL STD 471, ANSI/NSF STD 7, CSA C22.2 STD 120. Ideal for gelato batch freezers.

Vario 8 Elite

$53,419

Freight quoted separately.

As low as $1,068/mo with LRI Equipment FinancingEstimated payment based on 7.4% APR and a 60-month term for qualified borrowers. Actual rates, terms, and payments vary based on credit approval. Apply for financing

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Warranty included: 5-year compressor, 1-year parts, 90-day service. Coverage details

  • Authorized U.S. distributor
  • In-house service and parts
  • Training from our chefs
  • Demo in McLeansville, NC

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The Compacta Vario Elite Batch Freezer is an all-in-one machine with heating and freezing for the commercial production of the finest gelato, ice cream, and sorbets. Featuring a 2-in-1 structure, mix ingredients and pasteurize in the upper horizontal cylinder, while separately, and simultaneously, freeze and produce gelato and ice cream in the bottom cylinder. The Vario Elite Batch Freezer can customize and program the speed of the beater and temperature of the cylinder according to the amount of mix used and its ingredients.

The advantages of the Vario Elite are particularly for operations that produce gelato, ice cream and multiple recipes of custards and pastry creams.

  • Limited Space – All in one machine for heating/pasteurizing and freezing.
  • Limited Investment – One machine does it all. The two in one functionality allows low investment and high returns.
  • Low Operational Cost – Utilities are half that of opposing techniques for production methods that allow heating and freezing.
  • Flexible/Adjustable Production – The Compacta Vario allows operators to choose very low minimum production options as well as large quantities.
  • Gelato/Ice Cream Production – During the heating/pasteurization process, mix is taken to chosen temperature in minutes. Easy transfer of heated product to the bottom cylinder is fast and efficient and with dual functionality the bottom and top work simultaneous to ensure high production output in record time.

Vario 8 Elite

  • Quantity per Batch Min/Max – 2L / 11L
  • Electrical Supply – 208-330V / 3Ph / 60Hz
  • Rated Power (Kw - HP) – 8.8 / 11.792
  • Dimensions – W: 23.62'' x L: 30.31'' x H: 60.24''
  • Net Weight – 290Kg / 638Lb

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Documents

Spec sheets, drawings and manuals

Warranty and service

Backed by the U.S. importer

As the U.S. importer for Iceteam 1927, we back every Vario 8 Elite sold through Gelato Supply with a 5-year compressor warranty, a 1-year parts warranty and 90 days of service. Our own factory-trained technicians handle service, with parts stocked in McLeansville, NC.

Installation: We'll walk you through installation over FaceTime, or fly out to help on site for an additional fee.

Standard warrantyIncluded
Compressor5 years from delivery
Parts1 year from delivery (non-wearable parts)
Service90 days
Starts whenOn delivery
Warranty service(336) 894-1082

Compressor coverage ends no later than 5 years and 3 months after shipment, and parts coverage no later than 1 year and 3 months. Excludes refrigerant, accidents, misuse and alteration. Note any visible damage on the delivery receipt before signing.

Our warranty and service support cover only units sold by Gelato Supply or Advanced Gourmet.

Financing

Equipment financing through LRI

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  • 100% financing
  • Flexible terms up to 84 months
  • Application-only approvals up to $1,000,000
  • All credit profiles considered
  • Same-day approvals
  • Section 179 tax savings

Example: $53,419 over 60 months at 7.4% APR is about $1,068/mo.

Estimates only, subject to credit approval. Rates and terms are set by LRI.

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See it run before you buy

Book an in-person demo with Chef Plamen at our McLeansville, NC showroom. Bring your questions, your recipes, and see the equipment in action.

Talk to us about the Vario 8 Elite

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