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La Marzocco Strada S Coffee Machine
The La Marzocco Strada S gives every group its own saturated boiler, so a busy bar can run each head at its own temperature and stop each shot by volume or by weight.
The La Marzocco Strada S is a 2 or 3 group commercial espresso machine built in Florence. Each group has an independent insulated coffee boiler under PID control, backed by an 8.2 litre (2 group) or 11.8 litre (3 group) steam boiler with its own PID. Choose AV for programmable auto-volumetric doses, or ABR for scales built into the drip tray that end each shot at a target weight.
The Strada S sits on the same platform as the paddle-driven Strada X, but swaps manual pressure profiling for repeatable push-button workflow. That makes it the Strada for high-volume specialty bars that want independent group temperatures and weight-based consistency without asking every barista to profile shots by hand.
2 or 3 GroupAV or ABR
IndependentSaturated group boilers
8.2 / 11.8 LSteam boiler, 2 / 3 group
Dual PIDCoffee and steam
☕ Independent Boilers 🌡️ Dual PID ⚖️ ABR Scales Option 🔁 Auto-Volumetric 💨 Pro Touch Steam 🧊 Insulated Boilers 🇮🇹 Made in Florence ✅ Available to Order — Australia
Best for: ☕ High-volume specialty cafés · 🎯 Multi-origin espresso menus · 👥 Teams of mixed experience · ⚖️ Weight-based workflows · 🏆 Flagship bars
Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200. Standard shipping is $14.95 for orders below $200. Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2PM, with secured, tracked delivery. Free commercial machine installation for Sydney metro areas.
Key Features of the Strada S
☕ Independent group boilers
Each group has its own saturated coffee boiler, so you can run a different temperature on each head for different coffees.
⚖️ Auto Brew Ratio option
On ABR models, precision scales in the drip tray stop each shot at a set weight, with drip prediction to land the final yield.
🔁 Auto-volumetric dosing
AV models store programmable doses per group, so every barista pours the same recipe on a busy morning.
💨 Pro Touch steam wands
The steam wands stay cool to the touch, which makes wiping down safer and stops milk baking onto the tip.
🎚️ Proportional steam valve
A lever-style actuator opens the solenoid steam valve progressively, giving fine control when texturing small jugs.
🧊 Insulated boilers and Eco mode
Insulated boilers and programmable stand-by reduce energy use while helping temperature stability.
Why Independent Boilers Matter Behind the Bar
On a shared-boiler machine every group brews at the same temperature. The Strada S gives each group its own saturated boiler with PID, so the machine behaves like two or three separate espresso machines sharing one steam boiler.
- Set the house blend on one group and a light single origin on another, each at the temperature it needs.
- Each small coffee boiler recovers on its own, so a rush on one group doesn't drag down the next.
- Add ABR and the scales end each shot at a target weight, removing the biggest source of shot-to-shot drift.
The result is a bar that can serve two very different espressos side by side at speed, with consistency that doesn't depend on who is on the machine.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Product Information |
| Brand |
La Marzocco |
| Model |
Strada S |
| Versions |
AV (auto-volumetric) or ABR (Auto Brew Ratio) |
| Groups |
2 or 3 |
| Made in |
Florence, Italy |
| Warranty |
12 months parts & labour (Australian warranty via Di Pacci) |
| Boilers & Groups |
| Coffee boilers |
Independent saturated boiler per group, insulated |
| Total coffee boiler capacity |
2.6 L (2 group) / 3.9 L (3 group) |
| Steam boiler |
8.2 L (2 group) / 11.8 L (3 group) |
| Temperature control |
Dual PID, coffee and steam |
| Dosing & Control |
| AV |
Programmable auto-volumetric doses, adjustable drip tray |
| ABR |
Integrated drip tray scales with drip prediction |
| Interface |
Three-button interface with digital display |
| Connectivity |
USB for firmware updates, La Marzocco Pro App compatible |
| Eco mode |
Programmable stand-by |
| Steam & Water |
| Steam wands |
Pro Touch, cool to the touch |
| Steam valve |
Proportional solenoid valve, lever-style activation |
| Hot water |
Hot water economiser to set tap water temperature |
| Pump |
Rotary |
| Cup warmer |
Available as a special order |
| Physical & Power |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
830 × 690 × 500 mm (2 group) / 1030 × 690 × 500 mm (3 group) |
| Weight |
77 kg (2 group) / 94 kg (3 group) |
| Voltage |
220–240 V, single phase |
| Element wattage |
4330–5666 W (2 group) / 5830–7783 W (3 group) |
| Installation |
Hard-wired to a dedicated circuit and plumbed to mains water and drain by a qualified installer |
What's in the Box
- La Marzocco Strada S espresso machine (2 or 3 group)
- Portafilters and filter baskets
You'll also need a commercial espresso grinder, water filtration sized for the machine, and a plumber and electrician for installation. Call us for the full accessory list supplied with your configuration.
Strada S 2 Group vs 3 Group
Both versions share the same group design and controls. The choice comes down to volume and bench space.
| Feature |
2 Group |
3 Group |
| Width |
830 mm |
1030 mm |
| Coffee boilers (total) |
2.6 L |
3.9 L |
| Steam boiler |
8.2 L |
11.8 L |
| Element wattage |
4330–5666 W |
5830–7783 W |
| Weight |
77 kg |
94 kg |
Di Pacci recommendation: Choose the 2 group for most specialty cafés, and the 3 group when you run two baristas on espresso through long peaks. Don't bother with the Strada S if you want to profile pressure shot by shot; the Strada X is built for that.
Best Grinders for the Strada S
A machine this consistent needs on-demand grinders that hold their dose through a rush. Grind-by-weight models suit the ABR workflow best.
| Grinder |
Burr |
Why it pairs well |
| Mahlkönig E65S GbW |
65 mm flat |
Grind-by-weight dosing pairs naturally with ABR's yield-by-weight shots |
| Eureka Atom W75 |
75 mm flat |
Weight-based dosing in a compact footprint for a second hopper |
| Mahlkönig E80 Supreme |
80 mm flat |
Large burrs and fast grinding for the main blend on a 3 group |
Browse the complete commercial grinder range for more options.
Who This Machine Is For
✓ Ideal if you:
- Run a specialty café pouring several hundred coffees a day
- Serve more than one espresso and want each group at its own temperature
- Want weight-based shot consistency across a large team (ABR)
- Have mains water, a drain and a dedicated electrical circuit at the bar
- Want a flagship machine with La Marzocco build and service support
✗ Consider alternatives if you:
La Marzocco Strada S Coffee Machine — Frequently Asked Questions
Does the La Marzocco Strada S do pressure profiling?
No. The Strada S controls temperature with PID and doses by volume (AV) or by weight (ABR). Manual pressure profiling with a paddle is the job of the Strada X.
What is the difference between Strada S AV and ABR?
AV models stop each shot at a programmed volume and have an adjustable drip tray. ABR models have precision scales built into the drip tray and stop each shot at a target weight, using drip prediction to land the final yield.
What power and plumbing does the Strada S need?
It runs on 220 to 240 V single phase, with element loads of 4330 to 5666 W for the 2 group and 5830 to 7783 W for the 3 group. It must be hard-wired to a dedicated circuit and connected to mains water and a drain, so your electrician should size the circuit before delivery.
How big are the Strada S boilers?
Each group has its own saturated coffee boiler, totalling 2.6 litres on the 2 group and 3.9 litres on the 3 group. The steam boiler is 8.2 litres on the 2 group and 11.8 litres on the 3 group.
How much bench space does the Strada S need?
The 2 group is 830 mm wide and the 3 group is 1030 mm wide, both 690 mm deep and 500 mm high. Allow extra room either side for grinders and service access.
Does Di Pacci install and service the Strada S?
Yes. Installation is free for Sydney metro areas, and our in-house service team supports La Marzocco machines with parts in stock. Call (02) 9758 0760 to plan your installation or lead time.
Can I run different coffees on each group?
Yes. Because each group has an independent boiler, you can set a different brew temperature on each head, for example a darker house blend on one and a light single origin on another.
Why Buy the Strada S from Di Pacci
Authorised La Marzocco dealer with genuine Australian stock, an in-house service team with parts in stock, five showrooms (Sydney/Roselands, Melbourne, Perth, Port Macquarie, Queensland), in-store demonstrations, expert pairing advice, finance options, free commercial installation in Sydney metro, and a 12 months parts & labour warranty. Di Pacci Coffee Co. has been in coffee since 2003.
