Reviewing the

[@anginen]

Thank you for your honest review, Bug! You always did an interesting review.🥳🥳

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thanks anginen :-)

[@roovawal]

I ordered because of this review and used for the first time yesterday. Very quiet and did a great job. There's honey left at the bottom which doesn't quite reach the gate which will be fun getting that out 😬

[@BugFarmerBees]

Even my Maxant does that. Just tip it forward and viola! That said I just acquired a Hillco extractor where the honey gate is below the bottom of the tub. That VEVOR is a great extractor for the back yard beekeeper. It will get the job done.

[@DaemonLlama76]

Bug Farmer bonus videos! Great review! I've got a 3 frame one ready to go. I'm looking forward to using it.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Bonus material!!! :-)

[@MrPhillip2]

If you put caster type wheels on your extractor, it may wobble, but it won’t walk away, nor will it tear itself up fighting floor bolts. Think motion damper. You may find you need the long leg installation configuration to fit a screen and 5 gallon bucket below the gate. Please revisit or update after a season’s extraction. (I’ve already had their foundations fall out of their frames in a beehive when they got warm)

[@BugFarmerBees]

Unfortunately, I gave the VEVOR extractor away to a friend who has just become a beekeeper. That said, he has already used it and said it worked out well for him. I will bu trying a Bee Castle extractor this season. :-)

[@Numismaniac_Canada]

Well, I thoroughly enjoyed this review! What a cool piece of kit for a beekeeper

[@BugFarmerBees]

You sir need to get bees. :-)

[@Numismaniac_Canada]

@@BugFarmerBees I think I’d get a kick out of it if I lived in a place where I could have beehives, and wasn’t married to someone that was highly allergic to bee stings! We couldn’t even have flowers! Lol

[@BugFarmerBees]

You can live vicariously through me :-)

[@BlanchardsBees]

I believe I have the same brand but a 3 frame. Atleast the motor and controls look similar. I do wish they would install the honey gate in the edge of the bottom so we didn't have to tilt it up to get all the honey to strain out. Taller legs would be nice as well for 5 gallon buckets to fit under it. Other then that I like mine but I need a bigger one 😆

[@BugFarmerBees]

I have to tilt up my Maxant and I paid 1k for it. This isn't a bad extractor for 200.00. If someone only has a couple of hives this would be better that the crush and strain method for sure.

[@maryjanebeatty6030]

It looks nice! Anything to make life easier. If your happy with it then it’s worth it :). See you again Friday!

[@BugFarmerBees]

Hi MaryJane. It's to small for my needs. My 6 frame Maxant is too small. I need a larger one. I guess that's a good thing :-)

[@jmom5735]

I have the same one, only 3 frame. I ordered in the winter and when it came, I only made sure the motor worked by turning it on, it worked and I was happy; left a good review and done until extraction season - shame on me! The day of extraction, I go to put the legs on and no attachment points for the third leg😢. I had to make due and put a milk crate underneath and now I have a used but defective extractor. Yes, not a bad extractor for the money, beats a hand crank, is quiet, etc…. But buyer beware! Check out the ENTIRE machine when it arrives. Thanks for review and forum for my complaint. 😊 ❤️🐝🐝 in Northern IL

[@BugFarmerBees]

Did you return it and get a good one?

[@wadebarnes6720]

It has went up since I bought mine they may have improved but with frames in it with honey it wobbles a lot with the legs not welded but sitting flat on the table it works great when I bought mine it was $80. 4 years ago

[@BugFarmerBees]

With frames loaded my Maxant wobbles a lot. I bolt mine to the floor. :-)

[@jimjim7708]

I got the hand crank but use a drill on the handle. Works OK for a few frames.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Excellent. That is a great idea.

[@BrianCooper901]

Good review! Hopefully they will send you their full line of beekeeping equipment to review!

[@BugFarmerBees]

I will review whatever they send. Their hives are not that good but this extractor is a good value for the money for someone with just a couple of hives. How are things with you?

[@BrianCooper901]

@@BugFarmerBees Doing good thanks! Busy spring time in the garden, the bees and at work.

[@BugFarmerBees]

The life of a beekeeper. Spring, Summer, and fall all busy and require extra effort.

[@THEOFFGRIDMOUNTAINHOMESTEAD]

Thanks for the video! Was wondering about the quality of the machine. Looks decent for the $. I’ll 🐝 ordering one soon.

[@BugFarmerBees]

It looks like it would work great for someone with 2 or 3 hives. Beyond that I would select a bigger model. Thanks for stopping in.

[@billparker8164]

I have the 3 frame hand crank version by them. For the $ not a bad deal, but mine has a crazy wobble.

[@BugFarmerBees]

My 1000.00 maxant has a crazy wobble. I bolted it to the dinning room floor and freaked out my wife :-)

[@Amethyst1919]

I've got the 3 frame manual... Plenty for my little setup...

[@BugFarmerBees]

Excellent. Every extractor is better than crush and strain. Anything we can do to save the comb is a win! :-)

[@Amethyst1919]

@@BugFarmerBees After my first year was such a nightmare with no drawn comb, buying an extractor was a no brainer...

[@wadebarnes6720]

It's a good without the legs but if you want to use the legs you will have to have them welded on if not they will break off and it will fall over but it is a good for what you pay

[@BugFarmerBees]

Really? They'll break off. Holy cow. I wouldn't have see that coming. Maybe I should re-enforce the legs before harvest. Thanks.

[@williamkn621]

I have A3 frame that you have to hand crank it and I would certainly like to put a motor on mine. Mine was also and cheap Chinese one that was on eBay Mine was an open box and was returned don't know why because everything was there and I think I paid a hundred bucks for it works good but I don't like hand cranking

[@BugFarmerBees]

For 198.00 I do think there is value in this one.

[@jorghaarpaintner8]

Hi, what is the size of the largest frame you can put in the 2 frame basket? My frames are 27 cm high (Norwegian frames). Do they fit? They are 40 cm large, so they should fit vertically at least.

[@BugFarmerBees]

That is a good question. I honestly couldn't tell you. I gave that extractor away. Sorry.

[@jorghaarpaintner8]

@BugFarmerBees do you know the height of the frame you put in in your video? It looks that there is some extra space.

[@BugFarmerBees]

I think those were standard Langstroth Deeps and Mediums. Deep frames are 19 inches x 1-1/16 inches x 9-1/8 inches Medium frames are 19 inches x 1-1/16 inches x 6-1/4 inches I hope this helps.

[@Haraldlokoy]

​@@jorghaarpaintner8 Fant du ut om den passer norske rammer?

[@jorghaarpaintner8]

@@Haraldlokoy nei, men passer vel minst halv rammer.

[@joejackson9214]

I have the bigger one. It works great.

[@BugFarmerBees]

I have spinner envy :-)

[@johnwalker2640]

The main problem i have experienced with mine is the pink grommet tear easy.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Maybe that is why the provide an extra one. Something to think about.

[@johnwalker2640]

@@BugFarmerBees i go thru about two or three every extraction. i think this could be a place for Vevor to make an improvement

[@BugFarmerBees]

I think I will make a 3D print file of one and provide it for free to the masses. If printed with high temp nylon it should hold up. Heck, maybe I'll make one from metal that will last forever :-)

[@johnwalker2640]

@@BugFarmerBees great idea, thank you

[@michaelfike7542]

I think KZbin deleted my message. It's not there this morning.?

[@BugFarmerBees]

What message?

[@michaelfike7542]

@Bug Farmer about the extractor. I have 1 and the edges on the legs will cut you. I put large pool noodles around the legs

[@BugFarmerBees]

Thanks

[@mjhabitat6437]

i paid 180 for a 3 frame hand crank i would have done this one for sure

[@BugFarmerBees]

For the money it is a great deal for a person with a couple of hives.

[@paulschaefer5241]

I have seen a couple of vevor hive reviews. they were not positive. It looks like this is a lot more of an investment then their hives.

[@BugFarmerBees]

I also reviewed their hive and it had issues. However, this is not a bad electric extractor for the money. Don't be mistaken, this is not of the same quality as a 1,000.00 Maxant or other name brand. But for a small operation, spending 200.00 on this is better than the crush and strain method which destroys your comb, or hand cranking an extractor. I am not telling you to buy it. I am just sharing my observation so that you can see it without buying one first. Thank you for stopping in to have a look and taking the time to comment. Take care.

[@AndroidFish]

not bad for the money

[@BugFarmerBees]

For the money it seems like a great deal for the back yard bee keeper.

[@mattf3238]

Quick answere. No it is not worth the money if you have more than 5 hives.

[@BugFarmerBees]

Agreed. If you have a couple of garden hives it's worth it to not crush and strain. Outside of that a stronger model would be a good idea.

[@carsonsflyinghigh]

Junk. Bought the small 3 frame unit. When using, it feels like it is going to fall apart. Incredibly light frame and useless legs. The outlet is 1" above the floor of the tank. Stupid design beyond comprehension. For those of you who are wondering WhyTF did I buy it? Good Question. My main extractor needs a new motor and pully. Bought this POS for 175$ used. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY Junk

[@BugFarmerBees]

I agree with most everything you said but.... It is better than crush and strain. As for the inch between the honey gate and the bottom, that was pretty much the same across the industry for consumer models until Hillco hit the scene. My Maxant, which cost me 1000.00 is built the same. The extractor needs to be tipped at the end of the extraction to remove all of the honey from the tub. That said, It is well constructed and I still use mine as a tangential extractor for frames I have run vertically through my other extractor.I actually recovered an extra 3 gallons of honey last year doing this. My primary extractor has been a Maxant until this year. This season I will be using a Hillco as my primary and using the Maxant and Vevor as my tangential extractors.

[@carsonsflyinghigh]

@@BugFarmerBees Ty for this.. I'd post a pic of my main machine...there isnt a lip at all...Peace from BC, Canada