Ceado Leon 700 On-Demand Espresso Grinder with PFA

Ceado Leon 700 Specifications

Spec	Ceado Leon 700
Burr Type	Flat
Burr Material	Steel
Burr Size	64 mm
Motor Power	400 W
Motor Speed	1,480 rpm (50 Hz) / 1,700 rpm (60 Hz)
Grind Speed (espresso)	3.0 g/sec (50 Hz) / 3.6 g/sec (60 Hz)
Hopper Capacity	1,600 g
Retention	—
Grind Adjustment	Stepless (micrometrical)
Grind-by-Weight	No
Grind Range	Espresso only
Duty Cycle	—
Dimensions (H×W×D)	590 × 178 × 212 mm
Weight	9.8 kg
Voltage	220–240V, 50–60Hz
Warranty	—

Built Around a Compact, Entry-Level Motor Class

The Leon 700's distinguishing axis is its position at the accessible end of Ceado's commercial range: 64mm burrs and a 400W motor in a light-alloy, small-footprint housing, priced and sized for a shop just stepping up into commercial-grade grinding rather than an established high-volume bar. It's the first rung on Ceado's commercial ladder, not the top of it.

That makes it a strong fit for smaller cafes, kiosks, coffee carts, and counter setups where floor space and budget are both real constraints, but where a pod machine or a home-grade grinder genuinely won't hold up to daily commercial service. PFA's hands-free dosing and the induction motor's thermal protection are there to make a smaller, lighter-duty machine still dependable through a real service, not just a demo.

If your bar is running higher covers or wants larger 83mm burrs for a different grind profile, the Leon 800 sits directly above the Leon 700 in Ceado's own lineup at a modest step up in price. And if the menu is built around rotating single-origin espressos rather than one steady blend, look at Ceado's zero-retention E37Z Barista instead — the Leon 700 is a straightforward hopper grinder, not a single-dose specialist.

Did You Know

• PFA (Portafilter Activation) removes a manual step from a barista's motion at the grinder. Instead of pressing a dose button, inserting the portafilter itself triggers grinding — a small change that adds up across hundreds of shots pulled in a shift.

• Ceado's "Leon" line sits below the E37 and REV series as the brand's entry-level commercial range — sharing the same Venice manufacturing and Steady Lock engineering discipline as Ceado's flagship grinders, in a smaller and more accessibly priced package.

• The Leon 700's induction motor includes built-in thermal protection, a safeguard against overheating during long, continuous commercial service that isn't standard on lower-tier home grinders.

What burr size does the Ceado Leon 700 have?

64mm flat steel burrs.

Is the Ceado Leon 700 suitable for a busy cafe?

It's built for smaller cafes, kiosks, and lower-to-moderate volume service. For higher-covers bars, Ceado's own Leon 800 (83mm burrs) or the E37 line offer more throughput headroom.

What is PFA on the Leon 700?

Portafilter Activation — inserting a portafilter automatically triggers a single or double dose, with a manual mode still available as an override.

Does the Leon 700 have grind-by-weight?

No. Dosing is time-based rather than measured by weight.

What's the hopper capacity on the Leon 700?

1,600 grams.

How is grind size adjusted on the Leon 700?

Through a stepless, micrometrical adjustment system, giving fine control across the grinder's full range rather than fixed click-stops.

What's the difference between the Leon 700 and Leon 800?

The Leon 800 steps up to 83mm burrs, a stronger 600W motor, and a touch display, while the Leon 700 keeps 64mm burrs and mechanical PFA dosing at a lower price point. See the Leon 800 or DABOV's full grinder lineup for comparison.