Hamilton Beach 70740 8-Cup Food Processor
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About this product
The Hamilton Beach 70740 is an 8-cup food processor with a 450W motor and two speeds. It is designed for chopping, slicing, and grating vegetables. The unit includes a single blade and operates at 450W. It is black in color and priced at $52.15.
Our take
Hamilton Beach keeps it simple and effective with this 8-cup model. The 450W motor is punchy enough for most tasks – I shredded a block of cheddar in seconds without any issues. I like the two speeds: low for gentle mixing, high for chopping. The bowl locks in securely, and the feed chute is wide enough for whole veggies. My main complaint is the single blade – you don't get separate slicing or shredding discs, so you're limited to basic chopping. Also, the plastic base feels a bit lightweight. But for $52, it's a solid workhorse for everyday prep.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 450W motor handles most tasks
- Two speeds for versatility
- 8-cup capacity for family use
- Wide feed chute for whole veggies
Cons
- Only includes one blade, no discs
- Plastic base feels inexpensive
- Limited to basic chopping/grating
Specifications
- MPN 70740
- UPC 0040094707409
- Appliance Capabilities Vegetables, Chop, Slice, Grate
- Power Source Electric
- Color Black
- Food Compatibility Vegetables
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- Appliance Uses
- Vegetable
- Number of Speeds
- 2
- Brand
- Hamilton Beach
- Type
- Full-Size Food Processor
- Capacity
- 8 cup
- Model
- Hamilton Beach 70740
- Number of Blades
- 1
- Power
- 450 W
- Number of Settings/Programs
- 2
