Rocket Espresso R9 3 Group Volumetric Espresso Machine - Stainless Steel

Three Groups, Three Temperatures, One Machine

The Rocket Espresso R9 3 Group is a fully saturated multi-boiler commercial espresso machine built for high-volume specialty cafés and multi-roaster operations that need maximum throughput and per-group temperature independence at the same time. Where most 3-group machines share a single brew boiler across all groups, the R9 gives each group its own dedicated 1.9L brew boiler and PID controller, making it possible to run three different roasts, three different profiles, and three independent baristas on one machine simultaneously. Designed by Ennio Berti in Milan and built to Rocket's exacting standards, the R9 3 Group is the right call for venues that have outgrown a 2-group and won't settle for less precision.

Rocket Espresso R9 3 Group Features

3x Independent 1.9L Brew Boilers - One Per Group
Each of the three group heads runs from its own dedicated 1.9L brew boiler, fully temperature-independent from the others. Run a light roast single-origin, a dark espresso blend, and a decaf simultaneously, each dialled in at its own exact temperature with no crossover between groups.  

Per-Group PID Controller (0.1°C Increments)
Individual PID temperature control on each group with 0.1°C adjustment precision, plus a dedicated shot timer and automatic control cluster per group. Three baristas can work all three groups at the same time with no shared controls in the way.

Oversized 12L Steam Boiler
A high-capacity 12L steam boiler, sized specifically for 3-group throughput, with pressure transducer control for rapid, sustained steam recovery under heavy milk-drink demand across a full service rush.

Fully Saturated Group Heads
Continuous water circulation from the boiler to the group maintains a consistent thermal baseline shot after shot, reducing temperature drift and keeping results repeatable across your entire team.

Volumetric Shot Programming
Program exact shot volumes per group for consistent, repeatable dosing across all drinks, users, and shifts.

Cool-Touch No-Burn Steam Wands with Lever-Operated Valves
Ergonomic lever-operated steam valves and cool-touch wands for safe, efficient high-volume milk texturing, designed for continuous bar use across three active stations.

Lowered Profile for Barista-Customer Interaction
Reduced machine height opens up the sightline between barista and customer, a deliberate design choice by Ennio Berti that improves both workflow and the bar experience.

86mm Cup Clearance
Standard 86mm cup height accommodates most commercial glassware and cup formats.

Polished AISI 304 Stainless Steel Construction
Full polished stainless steel chassis, Italian-made in Milan. 

R9 3 Group – What Makes It Special

The R9 3 Group is the highest-output machine in Rocket's commercial lineup and the only 3-group where every group gets its own 1.9L brew boiler. In practice, that means a café can run a light roast single-origin, a dark espresso blend, and a decaf at the same time, each at its own exact temperature, on one machine, with three baristas operating fully independently. That level of per-group flexibility doesn't exist on most 3-group machines at any price. The 12L steam boiler is sized to match, holding up across the busiest service rushes without recovery delays. And with a lower profile designed to open up the bar-to-customer sightline, the R9 3 Group is built to work as hard as the team running it.

Who the R9 3 Group Is For

• High-volume speciality cafés and flagship espresso bars serving 500–700+ drinks per day.
  
• Multi-roaster concepts running three different roasts or profiles simultaneously on one machine.
  
• Operations with three baristas working fully independently at peak service.
  
• Venues that have outgrown a 2-group and need maximum throughput without adding a second machine.
  
• Coffee programs where per-group precision and bar-forward design are both non-negotiable.