{"product_id":"bfc-classica-gt-commercial-espresso-machine","title":"BFC Classica GT Commercial Espresso Machine (2 \u0026 3 Group)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBFC Classica GT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a handmade Italian commercial espresso machine, designed, built and assembled by BFC in Conegliano, Italy, in the Treviso coffee-machine country. Available in \u003cstrong\u003e2 group\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3 group\u003c\/strong\u003e versions, it keeps things simple and tough: a copper boiler, heavy temperature-compensated groups and easy 5-button keypads, in a sleek steel and black body. It's built for cafés, restaurants, bakeries, food trucks and offices that want reliable Italian espresso at the most approachable price in our BFC lineup. And when you buy from Espresso Grove, \u003cstrong\u003ewe cover all installation fees\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your space just needs the required plumbing and electrical in place first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the Classica GT, a copper boiler runs on a thermosiphon circuit, constantly circulating hot water through the groups so they stay at a stable brewing temperature through the rush. The traditional heavy brass groups are temperature-compensated, holding their heat for consistent extraction from the first shot to the last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach group has a programmable 5-button keypad, so baristas can set and repeat their doses with one touch, no screen to learn. Two stainless steel steam wands and a hot water outlet handle milk drinks and tea, a chrome dual-scale pressure gauge shows boiler and pump pressure at a glance, and automatic water-level control keeps the boiler topped up, with a manual fill tap as a backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 or 3 groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the size that fits your volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper boiler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermosiphon circulation keeps every group hot and stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-compensated groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy traditional groups for consistent extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable 5-button keypads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple one-touch dosing on every group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 steam wands and 1 hot water outlet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, with steaming on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-scale pressure gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e See boiler and pump pressure at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic water-level control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plus a manual fill tap and boiler drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel and black finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean, classic look on any bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Italy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and built by BFC in Conegliano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Espresso Grove covers all installation fees once your plumbing and electrical are in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Add-Ons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us to add any of these to your order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper front lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lights the work area from above the groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot\/cool water mix kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blends hot water to the right temperature for tea and Americanos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep drip tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lowered drip tray that fits taller cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew cafés and coffee shops that want a dependable Italian machine on a budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestaurants, bakeries, food trucks and offices adding espresso to the menu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusy shops that need two or three baristas working at once (3 group).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Sizing\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBFC (Italy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassica GT, electronic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial heat exchanger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 or 3, traditional temperature-compensated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable 5-button keypad on each group (no display)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoiler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 group: 11 L (2.9 US gal) \/ 3 group: 16 L (4.2 US gal), copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam \/ Hot Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 stainless steel steam wands, 1 hot water outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage (US)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V or 220V (contact us to confirm for your model)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower (220V)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 group: 3,150–3,720 W \/ 3 group: 4,200–4,960 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated electrical circuit, water line and drain, in place before installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 group: 26.69 in \/ 678 mm\u003cbr\u003e3 group: 33.35 in \/ 847 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.93 in \/ 557 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.24 in \/ 514 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 group: 165 lb \/ 75 kg\u003cbr\u003e3 group: 198 lb \/ 90 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel and black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConegliano (Treviso), Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the 2 group or 3 group?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2 group fits most cafés and restaurants with one or two baristas. The 3 group is built for busier shops where two or three baristas work at once during the rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Classica GT compare to other BFC machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll BFC machines are handmade in Italy. The Classica GT is the simplest and most affordable, with easy button controls and no display. For a display and more style, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bfc-lira-commercial-espresso-machine\"\u003eBFC Lira\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bfc-de-lux-rs-commercial-espresso-machine\"\u003eBFC De Lux RS\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bfc-galileo-commercial-espresso-machine\"\u003eBFC Galileo\u003c\/a\u003e, and for touch-screen controls and pressure profiling, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bfc-aviator-commercial-espresso-machine\"\u003eBFC Aviator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to pay for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Espresso Grove covers all installation fees for the BFC Classica GT. Before installation, the required plumbing and electrical must already be in place: a dedicated electrical circuit, a water line and a drain at the machine's location. Any electrical or plumbing work needed to get your space ready is the buyer's responsibility. Contact us after your order and we'll arrange installation once your site is ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat power does the Classica GT need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Classica GT is available in 120V and 220V versions in the US. Either way, it needs a dedicated circuit installed by a licensed electrician before installation day, not a shared household outlet. Contact us before you order and we'll confirm the right voltage and electrical requirements for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a water line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like most commercial espresso machines, the Classica GT connects to a water line and a drain, and both need to be in place before installation. Talk to us and we'll walk you through exactly what your space needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I talk to someone before I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:Support@EspressoGrove.com\"\u003eSupport@EspressoGrove.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call (980) 890-9050 to talk with a real person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BFC","offers":[{"title":"2 Group","offer_id":67453973987569,"sku":"EG-BFC-CLGT2","price":6440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Group","offer_id":67453974020337,"sku":"EG-BFC-CLGT3","price":8640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/6960\/9969\/files\/bfc-classica-gt-2-group.jpg?v=1793997191","url":"https:\/\/espressogrove.com\/products\/bfc-classica-gt-commercial-espresso-machine","provider":"Espresso Grove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}