Pinecone Pinion All-Purpose Coffee Grinder

Pinecone Pinion Specifications

Spec	Pinecone Pinion
Burr Type	Flat
Burr Material	—
Burr Size	65 mm
Motor Power	—
Motor Speed	—
Grind Speed (espresso)	5–6 g/sec
Hopper Capacity	250 g
Retention	—
Grind Adjustment	Manual (dial)
Grind-by-Weight	No
Grind Range	Full range — espresso to cold brew
Duty Cycle	—
Dimensions (H×W×D)	245 × 150 × 450 mm
Weight	5.5 kg (net)
Voltage	Standard single-phase
Warranty	—

Pinecone rates the Pinion's burr set for roughly 800 kg of throughput before replacement. The grinder ships with a portafilter-compatible front holder and a dosing cup included.

Built to Be the Only Grinder on a Small Counter

The Pinion's distinguishing axis is its all-purpose, single-machine design: a portafilter-compatible holder and a dosing cup both included, so the same 65mm burr set covers espresso and filter without swapping hardware, in a 5.5 kg machine sized for a counter rather than a production floor. It's the only grinder in the Pinecone range not aimed at bulk or wholesale volume.

That makes it a strong fit for home baristas who brew both espresso and pour-over, small specialty coffee shops and hospitality venues where counter space is genuinely tight, and anyone who wants one well-built grinder instead of a dedicated espresso grinder plus a separate filter grinder. The manual dial keeps day-to-day operation simple, and Pinecone's easy-service-access design means routine maintenance doesn't require specialist tools.

It is not a bulk or self-service grinder — at a 250 g hopper and 5–6 g/sec output, the Pinion is sized for single-cup and small-batch grinding, not a shop's house-blend bulk bin. An operation that needs 500 g/min or more should look at Pinecone's own GH-B instead.

What's in the Box

The Pinecone Pinion ships with a portafilter-compatible front holder and a dosing cup included, so the grinder is ready for both espresso and non-espresso brewing methods out of the box.

Did You Know

• The Pinion was one of Pinecone's first two grinders, launched in 2023 alongside the Foxtail as the Swiss startup's opening move into the commercial grinder market.

• Pinecone rates the Pinion's 65mm burr set for roughly 800 kg of throughput before replacement is needed — modest next to the multi-ton lifespans of Pinecone's bulk and industrial models, reflecting the Pinion's design for single-cup rather than production-volume use.

• The Pinion runs on a DC motor rather than the AC motors used across Pinecone's larger bulk grinders — a motor choice suited to its lighter-duty, single-machine role rather than continuous commercial service.

What burr size does the Pinecone Pinion have?

65mm flat burrs.

Does the Pinecone Pinion work for both espresso and pour-over?

Yes — it ships with a portafilter-compatible front holder for espresso and an included dosing cup for pour-over, batch brew, or any other brewing method.

What's the grind speed on the Pinecone Pinion?

5–6 grams per second.

Does the Pinion have digital grind adjustment?

No — grind size is set with a manual dial.

What's the hopper capacity on the Pinecone Pinion?

250 grams.

Is the Pinecone Pinion suitable for a commercial coffee shop?

It's built as a compact all-purpose grinder for semi-professional and home use, or a small shop with light volume. Higher-volume commercial and wholesale accounts should look at Pinecone's GH-B or Foxtail instead.