Mahlkönig EK43S Compact All-Purpose Coffee Grinder

Specifications

The table below reflects Mahlkönig's own EK43 S listing (mahlkoenig.com), which quotes the same 19–21 g/s standard-filter and 10–12 g/s Turkish-fine output as the full-size EK43 — no separate espresso-specific rate is published for either model.

Spec	Mahlkönig EK43 S
Burr Type	Flat, cast steel, vertically mounted
Burr Material	Premium cast steel, 64–66 HRC hardness, glass bead-blasted finish
Burr Size	98 mm
Motor Power	1,300 W max nominal
Motor Speed	1,450 rpm (50 Hz) / 1,760 rpm (60 Hz)
Grind Speed (espresso)	—
Hopper Capacity	approx. 250 g standard (500 g / 1,500 g optional)
Retention	—
Grind Adjustment	Stepless, calibratable zero point
Grind-by-Weight	No
Grind Range	Turkish fine to coarse filter — espresso, filter, batch brew, retail bag
Duty Cycle	—
Dimensions (H×W×D)	26.8 × 9.1 × 16.1 in (68 × 23 × 41 cm)
Weight	54 lb net / 63 lb gross (24.5 kg / 28.5 kg)
Voltage	100–120V or 200–240V, 50/60 Hz, single-phase
Warranty	—

Who It's For

The EK43 S is for a shop that would choose a full-size EK43 on grind quality alone, but can't fit one. If a counter build has a shelf, hood, or ceiling height the EK43's 82.8 cm / 32.6 in body won't clear, the EK43 S delivers identical burr geometry, motor, and grind range in a 68 cm / 26.8 in frame instead — roughly six inches that decide whether the grinder fits under a group-head's clearance or beside tight back-counter shelving.

It also suits a second or third location where counter space is tighter than the flagship store, since moving to the EK43 S doesn't mean retraining staff on a different grind profile — settings transfer directly between the two models with no dial-in penalty.

If footprint isn't a constraint for your build, there's no grind-quality reason to prefer the EK43 S over the standard EK43 — the taller model's larger standard hopper (1,200 g vs. 250 g) means fewer refills during a busy service. Compare the full range on our grinders page before deciding.

What's in the Box

Like the standard EK43, the base unit includes a bag holder for retail-bag grinding. Everything else — 500 g / 1,500 g hopper upgrades, dosing cups, an alignment tool, and a pulling tool — is sold as an accessory, not bundled.

Did You Know

• The EK43 S isn't a scaled-down EK43 — it's the same grinder in a shorter shell. Mahlkönig builds it around the identical 98 mm cast-steel burr set and 1,300 W motor as the standard EK43, engineered to deliver, in the company's words, the performance and grinding results of the established EK43 within a smaller, space-saving body.

• The EK43 family isn't limited to coffee. Mahlkönig sells interchangeable burr sets for the EK43 line built for Turkish-fine coffee as well as linseed, poppy seed, grain, and spice — the same grinding platform doing duty well outside a coffee bar.

• Grind adjustment resets to zero, not just "off." Both EK43 models use a calibratable zero point — a barista can recalibrate exactly where the burrs touch after a burr swap, so numbered grind settings stay meaningful instead of drifting over the burr set's lifetime.

What's different between the Mahlkönig EK43 S and the standard EK43?

Only the body height and standard hopper size. The burr set (98 mm cast steel), 1,300 W motor, rpm, and grind range are identical — the EK43 S is about 15 cm / 6 in shorter (68 cm vs. 82.8 cm) and ships with a smaller default hopper.

What burr size does the EK43 S use?

98 mm flat cast-steel burrs, the same burr set used in the standard EK43, rated for roughly 6,000 kg of grind life at a median setting.

How much shorter is the EK43 S than the EK43?

About 15 cm (6 in) — 68 cm / 26.8 in tall versus the EK43's 82.8 cm / 32.6 in.

Does the EK43 S have grind-by-weight?

No. Like the standard EK43, it's a stepless, manually-dialed grinder without a built-in scale.

What hopper sizes are available for the EK43 S?

It ships with a roughly 250 g hopper standard; 500 g and 1,500 g hoppers are available as accessories.

How much does the EK43 S weigh?

24.5 kg (54 lb) net, or about 28.5 kg (63 lb) in its shipping crate.

Can I reuse EK43 grind settings on an EK43 S?

Yes — because the grinding system is identical, dial-in settings developed on a standard EK43 transfer directly to an EK43 S.