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SKU: 617-FD4501
Brand: Hobart
Model: FD4/50-1
Hobart FD4/50-1 Garbage Disposer w/ Short Upper Housing - 1/2 HP, 208-240/480v/3ph
The Hobart FD4/50-1 is a rugged, 1/2 HP commercial garbage disposer designed for heavy-duty use in restaurants. It features a durable Ni-Resist flywheel, 42 grinding teeth, and thermal overload protection for reliable performance. Perfect for preventing drain blockage in commercial kitchens.
Key Features
- •1/2 HP continuous-duty motor with permanently lubricated ball bearings for smooth, long-lasting performance
- •Ni-Resist flywheel with replaceable stainless steel cutter blocks for durability and easy maintenance
- •42 secondary-action grinding teeth and 4 machine-ground breaker bars for superior food waste breakdown
- •Thermal overload protection with manual reset to prevent overheating and extend lifespan
- •Short upper housing design fits standard 7-inch throat-opening cones, ensuring easy installation
Starting from $2301.00/unit
Volume discounts available
The Hobart FD4/50-1 garbage disposer is built for commercial kitchens that demand durability, efficiency, and longevity. Designed for light-duty applications, this 1/2 HP, 3-phase unit (208-240/480V) boasts a heavy-duty aluminum grind and discharge housing, ensuring robust performance even in high-traffic environments. Its stationary shredder ring is equipped with four machine-ground primary-action breaker bars and 42 secondary-action grinding teeth, delivering superior food waste breakdown to prevent drain blockage—a critical factor in maintaining hygienic and compliant commercial plumbing systems. The Ni-Resist flywheel, featuring two hardened, replaceable stainless steel cutter blocks, resists wear and tear, while the continuous-duty motor with permanently lubricated ball bearings offers smooth, reliable operation. Additionally, a manual-reset thermal overload protector safeguards the unit against overheating, minimizing downtime and extending lifespan. Ideal for restaurants, catering kitchens, and institutional facilities, the Hobart FD4/50-1 combines power, durability, and ease of maintenance, making it a top choice for commercial garbage disposal needs. Its short upper housing design also ensures compatibility with standard 7-inch ID throat-opening cones, simplifying installation and retrofitting in existing systems.