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Compact, reliable, and easy to use, the La Cimbali M26 BE Compact is perfect for small spaces, offering programmable coffee dosing, stable temperature control, and ergonomic steam wands. Built for consistent espresso performance, it combines efficiency with La Cimbali’s trusted quality.
Includes Free Shipping, a 12-month parts warranty, and lifetime Pro Support.
- Thermodrive Heat Exchanger - Thermosyphon design ensures stable extraction temperature.
- Four Programmable Volumetric Doses - Consistent shot control with automated options.
- Volumetric Control - Streamlined workflow through 4 programmable dose settings per group.
- Thermostability - Consistent temperature with La Cimbali Thermal System.
- Stainless Steel Steam Wands - Longer steam wands for faster milk frothing.
- Tall Cup Design - Fits taller cups, featured in the BE Compact model.
- (Optional) Standard height available by special order.
| Manufacturer: | La Cimbali | |
| Boiler Type | Heat Exchanger | |
| Steam Boiler Capacity | 5L | |
| Size: | 1 Group | 2 Group Compact |
| Width (in): | 18" | 23.4" |
| Depth (in): | 20.8" | |
| Height (in): | 21.6" | |
| Voltage: | 110-120V | |
| Amperage: | 16A | |
| Wattage: | 1200-1700W | |
| Weight: | 106 lbs | 137 lbs |
| Certifications: | CE, UL, NSF | |
Standard warranty covers the replacement of defective parts for up to 12 months after purchase date.
30-Day Returns - Standard returns Returns are accepted if initiated by the buyer within 30 days of receipt. Returned equipment must be in the same condition as received per our inspection or else dockages may be incurred. A 20% restocking fee applies to espresso machines, brew equipment and grinders; this covers subsequent physical and mechanical inspection, additional setup/testing, and restocking post receipt. Buyer is responsible for return shipping to our facility (located in Austin, Texas), along with any associated costs that may be incurred. Read our full returns policy
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Warranty & Returns
Standard warranty covers the replacement of defective parts for up to 12 months after purchase date.
30-Day Returns - Standard returns Returns are accepted if initiated by the buyer within 30 days of receipt. Returned equipment must be in the same condition as received per our inspection or else dockages may be incurred. A 20% restocking fee applies to espresso machines, brew equipment and grinders; this covers subsequent physical and mechanical inspection, additional setup/testing, and restocking post receipt. Buyer is responsible for return shipping to our facility (located in Austin, Texas), along with any associated costs that may be incurred. Read our full returns policy
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer
La Cimbali
Boiler Type
Number of group heads
1
2 Compact
Steam Boiler Capacity
5L
Length (in)
18"
23.4"
Depth (in)
20.8"
20.8"
Height (in)
21.6"
21.6"
Voltage
110-120V
110-120V
Amperage
16A
16A
Wattage
1200-1700W
1200-1700W
Weight
106 lbs
137 lbs
Certificate
CE, UL, NSF
water Quality Requirements
Water quality testing for your espresso machine is essential for optimal flavor and equipment longevity. Good water enhances the taste of your coffee, while impurities can cause scale buildup and damage to the machine. Damage caused by inadequately treated water will void the machine and manufacturer’s warranty. Chloride requirements only apply to machines with steel boilers.
Target
Upper Limit
Total Chlorine
None
None
Calcium Hardness
50-175 ppm
50-175 ppm
Total Alkalinity
40 mg/L
40-70 ppm CaCO3
pH
7.0
7.5
Chloride
0 ppm
28 ppm
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2 reviews
- Rated 4 out of 5 starsYesterdayA true workhorse
For over 30 years I have used commercial La Cimbali machines in my home : M30, M31, M32 Bistro models (single group). All were incredibly well made, extremely reliable and durable. The M26 is no exception. It is an old school heat exchanger machine with a saturated group (expensive to manufacture), but without potential complications, like a display or dual boiler setup or PID electronics.
The M26 has a 5 liter boiler, significantly larger than previous La Cimbali single group models. This makes for a true powerhouse: temperature stability is beyond belief. No matter what you throw at it, it won't budge. The massive group head and oversized boiler create a huge thermal mass. Warmup time is about 40 minutes. The M26 is easy to work on , easy to maintain and much “roomier” inside than your typical tightly packed prosumer home machine. I expect this one to last 25 years, just like my M31 did (until the control board died).
As mentioned above, this is a heat exchanger machine. By design it is less complicated than a dual boiler, and yet I would argue it is capable of delivering identical results, as long as you adhere to the required procedure, i. e. the “cooling flush”.
The machine's pump pressure came from the factory adjusted to10.5 bar. Not sure if this was intentional, but I adjusted it to the standard 9 bar. Right out of the box there was a strong, nauseating chemical smell coming from the machine, similar to that of a new PVC shower curtain. The smell came from the ABS…
PGPhilipp G.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoLa Cimbali M26
I’ve owed a lot of espresso machines. This is by far the best!
ADAnthony D.Verified Buyer
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