By Kai Nakamura · Production roaster & equipment editor · Updated 2026-09-17

Roest L100 vs Ikawa Pro V3

Sample-lab throughput and data export

→ Ikawa Pro V3

Ikawa Pro V3 wins without gas permitting — but verify 2 kW panel capacity first.

Hourly throughput: WinnerAutomation depth: Winner

Lowest street price → IkawaFaster batches → RoestNo gas line → electric platform

Also searched: ikawa pro v3 vs roest l100

Decision picker

What is your primary constraint?

Capital budgetOperating cost / utilities

Batch size you roast most often?

0.12 kg or less1 kg production

Can you run dedicated electric service?

Yes — electric worksNo — need gas option

Choose Roest L100 if

• Production-capable electric matches your roast targets
• No gas line or permit required
• Budget allows $14,500 USD equipment plus install

Choose Ikawa Pro V3 if

• Updated sensor suite matches your roast targets
• No gas line or permit required
• Lead time under 7 weeks is critical

Specification matrix

Show differences only

Manufacturer specs and dealer quotes. Throughput model uses SCA 4-minute cooling allowance. Verify all numbers with OEM before purchase.
Spec	Roest L100	Ikawa Pro V3
Batch capacity	1 kg	0.12 kg
Heat source	4 kW electric	2 kW electric
Drum / chamber	Fluid-bed + drum hybrid	Fluid-bed
Batch time (typical)	8 min	5 min
Throughput (modelled)	5 kg/h	0.8 kg/h
Street price band	$14,500 USD	$5,100 USD
Exhaust	120 CFM	60 CFM
Lead time	8 wks — confirm with dealer	3 wks — confirm with dealer
Automation	Roest app	Ikawa Pro app v3
Service hub	Norway	UK

Batch capacity

Roest

1 kg

Ikawa

0.12 kg

Heat source

Roest

4 kW electric

Ikawa

2 kW electric

Drum / chamber

Roest

Fluid-bed + drum hybrid

Ikawa

Fluid-bed

Batch time (typical)

Roest

8 min

Ikawa

5 min

Throughput (modelled)

Roest

5 kg/h

Ikawa

0.8 kg/h

Street price band

Roest

$14,500 USD

Ikawa

$5,100 USD

Exhaust

Roest

120 CFM

Ikawa

60 CFM

Lead time

Roest

8 wks — confirm with dealer

Ikawa

3 wks — confirm with dealer

Automation

Roest

Roest app

Ikawa

Ikawa Pro app v3

Service hub

Roest

Norway

Ikawa

L100V3

Qualitative scores — verify against your roast program

Why this split

Ikawa Pro V3 leads on the weighted score for most boutiques we modelled.

Roest stays competitive when production-capable electric outweighs the price gap.

Deep dives

What to verify with your dealer

Neither OEM publishes binding street prices — quotes move with queue and freight.

Verify with vendor

• Confirm Roest L100 lead time and freight to your dock
• Confirm Ikawa Pro V3 install kit and probe package included
• Ask for three references at similar elevation and batch size

Side-by-side

Roest strengths & gaps

Production-capable electric
Fluid-bed precision
Premium pricing

Ikawa strengths & gaps

Updated sensor suite
Q-grade standard
Sample size only

FAQ

Looking for ikawa pro v3 vs roest l100?

Same comparison — Roest L100 is listed first by convention. Verdict and spec matrix are identical either way.

What throughput can I expect?

Modelled: 5 kg/h (Roest L100) vs 0.8 kg/h (Ikawa Pro V3) including a 4-minute charge/cool cycle.

What street price should I budget?

Roest L100: $14,500 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, NO factory). Ikawa Pro V3: $5,100 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, UK factory). Request refreshed quotes — neither includes install.

Which supports Cropster logging?

Roest L100: Aftermarket probe required. Ikawa Pro V3: Aftermarket probe required.

Decision picker

Specification matrix

Why this split

Deep dives

Side-by-side

Roest strengths & gaps

Ikawa strengths & gaps

FAQ

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