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

Toper TKM-SX 5 vs Mill City 6kg

Batch capacity, utilities, and roast-style fit

→ Mill City 6kg

Mill City 6kg wins on installed cost — confirm Toper dealer support in your region before ruling it out.

Hourly throughput: WinnerAutomation depth: Winner

Lowest street price → Mill City RoastersFaster batches → Mill City Roasters

Also searched: mill city 6kg vs toper tkm-sx 5

Decision picker

What is your primary constraint?

Capital budgetOperating cost / utilities

Batch size you roast most often?

5 kg or less6 kg production

Is gas already permitted on-site?

Yes — gas readyNo — electric only

Choose Toper TKM-SX 5 if

• Competitive EU pricing matches your roast targets
• Gas service and 470 exhaust already permitted
• Budget allows $38,000 USD equipment plus install

Choose Mill City 6kg if

• Best price-per-kg in US matches your roast targets
• Gas service and 480 exhaust already permitted
• Lead time under 12 weeks is critical

Specification matrix

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Manufacturer specs and dealer quotes. Throughput model uses SCA 4-minute cooling allowance. Verify all numbers with OEM before purchase.
Spec	Toper TKM-SX 5	Mill City 6kg
Batch capacity	5 kg	6 kg
Heat source	185,000 BTU/h gas	200,000 BTU/h gas
Drum / chamber	Steel drum	Carbon steel drum
Batch time (typical)	12 min	11 min
Throughput (modelled)	18.8 kg/h	24 kg/h
Street price band	$38,000 USD	$32,000 USD
Exhaust	470 CFM	480 CFM
Lead time	12 wks — confirm with dealer	8 wks — confirm with dealer
Automation	Manual	Optional RT logging
Service hub	Turkey	USA

Batch capacity

Toper

5 kg

Mill

6 kg

Heat source

Toper

185,000 BTU/h gas

Mill

200,000 BTU/h gas

Drum / chamber

Toper

Steel drum

Mill

Carbon steel drum

Batch time (typical)

Toper

12 min

Mill

11 min

Throughput (modelled)

Toper

18.8 kg/h

Mill

24 kg/h

Street price band

Toper

$38,000 USD

Mill

$32,000 USD

Exhaust

Toper

470 CFM

Mill

480 CFM

Lead time

Toper

12 wks — confirm with dealer

Mill

8 wks — confirm with dealer

Automation

Toper

Manual

Mill

Optional RT logging

Service hub

Toper

Turkey

Mill

USA

56kg

Qualitative scores — verify against your roast program

Why this split

Mill City 6kg leads on the weighted score for most boutiques we modelled.

Toper stays competitive when competitive eu pricing 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 Toper TKM-SX 5 lead time and freight to your dock
• Confirm Mill City 6kg install kit and probe package included
• Ask for three references at similar elevation and batch size

Side-by-side

Toper strengths & gaps

Competitive EU pricing
Established brand
Manual default

Mill City Roasters strengths & gaps

Best price-per-kg in US
Short lead time
Basic controls

FAQ

Looking for mill city 6kg vs toper tkm-sx 5?

Same comparison — Toper TKM-SX 5 is listed first by convention. Verdict and spec matrix are identical either way.

What throughput can I expect?

Modelled: 18.8 kg/h (Toper TKM-SX 5) vs 24 kg/h (Mill City 6kg) including a 4-minute charge/cool cycle.

What street price should I budget?

Toper TKM-SX 5: $38,000 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, TR factory). Mill City 6kg: $32,000 USD (As quoted Q1 2026, US factory). Request refreshed quotes — neither includes install.

Which supports Cropster logging?

Toper TKM-SX 5: Yes with RT bridge — confirm with dealer. Mill City 6kg: Yes with RT bridge — confirm with dealer.

Decision picker

Specification matrix

Why this split

Deep dives

Side-by-side

Toper strengths & gaps

Mill City Roasters strengths & gaps

FAQ

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