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FETCO
EXACTOR Legacy GR-2.2 Dual-Hopper Grinder

Two-hopper commercial batches. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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Our take

FETCO's GR-2.2 is a commercial batch grinder designed around two removable 5 lb hoppers and four timed portions, two for each hopper. It can feed a brew basket or filter, and a hopper guillotine closes at the end of a run while the motor continues for a factory-set 20 seconds to clear remaining beans. This is a specific two-coffee workflow for batch brewing, not an espresso grinder profile. The timer controls duration, not mass: FETCO says the output varies with bean age, size, oiliness and roast. Its guide lists 370 W and a qualified 510 g/min medium-grind rate, but gives no numeric continuous-duty schedule. The historical ASIN and offered electrical version are not mapped. A buyer should confirm the nameplate and basket fit before relying on the family specifications.

Consider it for

For commercial batch-brew stations needing two coffees and direct basket dosing; not a gram-accuracy, compact-counter or espresso-bar match..

Look elsewhere if

A buyer needing gram-target dosing, espresso-bar timed presets, a quick external numbered dial, a strict flat/conical burr label, a verified voltage without an item label, or a quantified continuous-duty rating.

Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Two removable 5 lb hoppers keep separate bean choices ready, with two timed portions on each side.
  • The maker describes direct brew-basket grinding and a 20-second clearing delay after the timer ends.
  • FETCO publishes a qualified medium-grind rate and 370 W motor rating for the GR-2.2 model.

What to weigh up

  • Timed output mass varies with bean properties; no built-in scale or verified grams-per-button result is documented.
  • Adjustment requires emptying hoppers and accessing a screw behind the front cover; no setting count is given.
  • The 120 V and 230 V versions are distinct, the historical ASIN is unmapped, and the guide gives no numeric duty cycle.

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredGR-2.2 / G02012; historical ASIN and electrical version unresolved
Grind and dose controlsSlicing-type burrs; adjustment screw behind the front cover
Capacity and useTwo 5 lb bean hoppers; two timed portions per hopper
Fit and limitations370 W; maker-listed 510 g/min at medium grind; 120 V North American and 230 V export versions

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 2, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

What the features mean for you

A dual-hopper batch-brew design

FETCO's P185 guide identifies GR-2.2 and maker SKU G02012, with two removable hoppers and two portion buttons per hopper. The same guide distinguishes GR-2.2 from GR-2.3, which has three portion sizes per side, and from the single-hopper GR-1 family. The separate containers let an operator retain two coffees for a batch-brew station. The maker describes grinding into a brew basket or filter, not a portafilter. Row 26's title and model clue are consistent with GR-2.2, but the historical ASIN does not establish a current listing, exact electrical model or included basket parts. Confirm the unit's code and connections before installation.

Four timed portions are not four weighed doses

Each hopper has two timed selections, for four total portion controls. The guide gives a 0.1–999.0 second range and approximate batch examples, but warns that beans differ by age, size, dryness and roast. A time selection therefore does not promise a fixed mass. The control board and motor continue for a factory-set 20 seconds after the hopper guillotine closes; FETCO says this helps clear beans from the chamber and reduce carryover between hopper choices. No integrated scale or gram target is described. A buyer who needs measured mass should weigh output separately and use the table only as the maker's approximate starting guidance.

Adjustment and burr language

FETCO calls the grinding elements slicing-type burrs but does not classify them as flat or conical and does not state a material or diameter. The grind setting is adjusted with a screw after both hoppers are emptied and the front cover is removed. There is no numbered selector count in the guide. This is a maintenance-style adjustment process rather than a quick external collar, and it should not be matched to a strict geometry or setting-count requirement. The cited 510 g/min claim applies to medium grind with medium-sized, average-to-dark beans; it is a qualified maker figure, not an independent output test or a guarantee across coffee types.

Keep each hopper's capacity distinct

The guide lists two removable 5 lb, or approximately 2.3 kg, bean hoppers. That is a large bean reserve for batch service, but it is not a grounds-receiver capacity and should not be combined into a claimed dose mass. The maker also documents removable hoppers, a guillotine at the outlet and overload protection for motor and board. Their dishwasher-safe status differs from the covers, which should not be put in a dishwasher; FETCO recommends hand-drying. The guide does not provide a numeric grounds-bin capacity or an independently measured daily volume. Confirm the exact basket and receiving equipment for the station.

Check voltage and workload requirements

FETCO lists separate 120 VAC North American and 230 VAC export versions. The historical candidate does not identify which one is involved, so the physical nameplate must be checked before connecting the grinder. The maker guide gives 370 W, while a FETCO-branded G02012 sheet hosted by a seller states a horsepower figure that differs from the guide; horsepower remains unresolved. The product's commercial label and throughput claim do not establish a continuous run/rest schedule, daily capacity or service interval. A buyer should obtain the model-specific installation guide and confirm local electrical supply and workload fit with the actual machine.

Who should consider the GR-2.2

This family may suit a commercial batch-brew operation that keeps two coffees available and wants preset timed portions delivered to compatible baskets. It is not a good fit for a compact home counter, an espresso-bar two-shot workflow, a built-in weighing scale or a strict grind-geometry preference. Adjustment requires access beneath the front cover, and the approximate mass from a timed run can change with the beans. A seller search can help locate a possible unit, but it does not validate the old ASIN, electrical version, basket or current availability. Check the label, guide and included pieces before assigning the family specifications to a particular grinder.

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Before you buy

How many portions can GR-2.2 select?

FETCO documents two timed portion buttons per hopper, or four total across the two bean choices.

Does it weigh each portion?

No scale is documented. FETCO says the amount from a timed run varies with bean age, size, oiliness and dryness.

How much do the hoppers hold?

The guide lists two removable 5 lb, approximately 2.3 kg, bean hoppers; that is not grounds-bin capacity.

How is grind size adjusted?

The guide describes an adjustment screw accessed after emptying the hoppers and removing the front cover; it gives no numbered count.

Which voltage does this candidate use?

FETCO lists 120 VAC and 230 VAC versions; verify the exact machine nameplate because row 26's version is unresolved.

Does a commercial label prove continuous-duty service?

No numeric run/rest schedule or daily volume is supplied, so the commercial positioning cannot satisfy a strict duty requirement.

Is B005EMPTN2 a current exact listing?

No current exact Amazon grinder offer or historical-ASIN-to-unit mapping was verified.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources & review basis

We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

FETCO's GR-2.2 is a commercial batch grinder designed around two removable 5 lb hoppers and four timed portions, two for each hopper. It can feed a brew basket or filter, and a hopper guillotine closes at the end of a run while the motor continues for a factory-set 20 seconds to clear remaining beans. This is a specific two-coffee workflow for batch brewing, not an espresso grinder profile. The timer controls duration, not mass: FETCO says the output varies with bean age, size, oiliness and roast. Its guide lists 370 W and a qualified 510 g/min medium-grind rate, but gives no numeric continuous-duty schedule. The historical ASIN and offered electrical version are not mapped. A buyer should confirm the nameplate and basket fit before relying on the family specifications.

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