191 Classic
Fast, high-performance single-flavour counter-top express gelato and soft serve machine to produce more than 250 servings of 75 g in one hour
The Carpigiani single-flavour soft serve machine for gelato, sorbets and frozen yoghurt.
- ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: dial in soft serve consistency quickly and simply
- ✓Pump or gravity feed to suit your soft serve style
- ✓Adjust overrun even with a full tank
- ✓2E-RSI beater: smooth, creamy soft serve
- Previous code: 191-classic
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Part of the Carpigiani 191 range: compare all 4 models.
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Fast, high-performance single-flavour counter-top express gelato and soft serve machine to produce more than 250 servings of 75 g in one hour
The Carpigiani single-flavour soft serve machine for gelato, sorbets and frozen yoghurt.
- ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: dial in soft serve consistency quickly and simply
- ✓Pump or gravity feed to suit your soft serve style
- ✓Adjust overrun even with a full tank
- ✓2E-RSI beater: smooth, creamy soft serve
- Previous code: 191-classic
Explore all 31 technologies ↓Free showroom demo ↓
Part of the Carpigiani 191 range: compare all 4 models.






The gravity version, with 18-litre hopper capacity, allows up to 40% of overrun, for compact, dense gelato. The pump version, with 12-litre hopper capacity, can incorporate up to 80% of overrun, for a creamier gelato. The machine can be equipped with the Star Door that allows fitting the 18 different nozzles that can be purchased individually or in the optional kit.
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You can customise the machine by choosing the colour and adding your logo to the plastic front panel.
It is possible to choose whether to equip the machine with the automatic self-pasteurisation system, which allows scheduling the next machine washing at a maximum interval of 42 days.
Technology & features
What the 191 Classic does for you
32 features in 5 groups. The tabs change by themselves until you choose one.
Hard-O-Tronic® (H-O-T) consistency control
Carpigiani’s electronic consistency control lets operators set and change soft serve texture, from delicate vanilla to firm chocolate, to suit different product styles.
Choice of mix feeding system: pump (P) or gravity (G)
Pump versions use a pressurised steel pump with thermoplastic polymer gears for dry, compact product; gravity versions meter air through feed-tube holes for up to 40% overrun.
Adjustable overrun (pump regulator / overrun adjuster)
On pump models the regulator holes deliver 40–80% overrun; on gravity models an overrun adjuster uses feed-tube holes above and below the mix. Both can be changed without emptying the tank.
2E-RSI High Efficiency Beater
A stainless steel high-efficiency beater with plastic scrapers and a removable shaft, suited to soft, creamy soft serve.
High Efficiency POM Beater
A convenient one-piece beater made from food-grade plastic, supplied as standard on gravity-fed versions.
Adjustable dispensing speed
Dispensing flow can be adjusted to suit different serving volumes and speeds.
Independent pump transmission
On pump versions a separate pump transmission prolongs the life of the pump and gears while keeping performance high.
High-performance gearmotors and condensers
New high-performance electric gearmotors and condensers are used to reduce running costs.
Choice of cooling: air or water
Air-cooled units have a rear chimney so machines can sit side by side; water-cooled units use rear-mounted inlet and outlet connections. Water cooling is optional.
Removable pump shaft
The pump shaft can be removed, making cleaning easier and supporting hygiene and reliability.
Black-out and water outage protection
After a power or water failure the machine resumes if time-temperature data show the mix is unaffected; otherwise self-pasteurising units run a pasteurisation cycle and non-pasteurising units prompt a wash.
Multifunctional cleaning button with hot cleaning
One button switches the pump and beater on or off separately or together; the hot-cleaning function heats the cylinder surface while stirring to break down fatty residues quickly.
Carpi Care kit / Carpi Clean kit
Dedicated kits of gaskets and brushes, available from the dealer, for keeping the machine hygienic and clean.
1.75 L direct expansion cylinder
The 1.75 L direct-expansion freezing cylinder optimises refrigeration for quicker freezing and energy savings, with a repositioned feed hole for simple, safe pre-loading.
Scheduled start
Production, pasteurisation and storage programs can be set to start automatically, for example overnight, so the machine is ready to serve the next day.
Tank agitator
Keeps the stored mix from stratifying and improves heat exchange during pasteurisation.
Button lock
Display buttons can be locked to avoid accidental operating errors.
Rubber tank lid
The rubber lid opens partially so the tank can be topped up without removing it; on 193 models each tank opens separately to avoid filling the wrong one.
Ergonomic design
Corners in the operator’s working area are more rounded to lower the risk of injury.
QR code documentation access
Scanning the QR code on the machine front brings up the current instruction manual and Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kit details.
Optional
Self-pasteurisation system
The automatic self-pasteurisation system lets you schedule full cleaning at intervals of up to 42 days; if cleaning is not done by the deadline, the machine locks itself for hygiene. Standard on 241 SP.
Optional
Teorema remote monitoring and diagnosis
Teorema lets owners check machine operation from a computer, tablet or phone and gives Carpigiani technicians remote access to settings for faster support.
Optional
Self Closing levers / Self Closing Door
Dispensing levers close automatically to stop product flow, reducing waste; they are easy to fit and remove, suiting venues with rotating staff.
Optional
Star Door
An alternative dispensing door (one-lever or twin-twist) that accepts Carpigiani’s newer shaped nozzles and the single-portion kit.
Optional
Nozzles
A choice of new, distinctive nozzles lets operators shape soft serve to match their own style.
Optional
Monoportion kit
A nozzle kit designed for filling small cups, cannoli and other single-portion frozen desserts.
Optional
Wash kit (water tap)
A water tap fitted above the tank makes cleaning easier.
Optional
Mixer Shake
An integrated mixer for blending toppings and inclusions into shakes.
Optional
Cabinet
A cabinet lets the machine be positioned and moved easily and safely, and includes an internal compartment for storing supplies.
Optional
Only You / Total Only You personalisation
Only You colours the front panel, while Total Only You colours the entire machine, chosen from Carpigiani’s dedicated colour range.
Optional
Stainless steel front panel
A stainless steel front panel is available in place of the classic plastic panel; standard on 241 SP.
Optional extras can be added to your order or, for most items, fitted later. All Carpigiani options and accessories →
Safety
- More operational safety and more control during production
See the 191 Classic in action
Complete your set-up

Frozen yoghurt premix
Rubicone froyo mixes: classic, low fat, vegan and high-protein.

Soft serve mix
Creamy and fruit soft serve bases: just add water or milk.

Açaí mix
Serve smooth açaí soft serve straight from the machine.

Flavours
Rubicone classic and fruit pastes to flavour any base.

Toppings
Sauces, crocks and crumbles to finish every serve.

Cones
Waffle and flat-top cones in every size.

Cups
Gelato, froyo and drink cups for every serve size.

Spoons
Paper spoons for gelato, frozen yoghurt and açaí.

Training
Hands-on soft serve and gelato courses with Carpigiani Gelato University.
Demo and training
See the 191 Classic run at a free showroom demo, then get one-on-one training on your machine, its programs and recipes.
Trade in and upgrade
Put the value of your current machine towards the 191 Classic, with finance to spread the cost.
Service and consumables
Genuine Carpigiani parts, Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kits, preventive maintenance and repairs by our technicians.
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Key specifications
The Carpigiani 191 Classic is a single-flavour countertop soft serve machine producing about 245 servings of 75 g an hour with the pump model, or 230 with the gravity model, with a 12 L hopper on the pump model or 18 L on the gravity model and a 1.75 L freezing cylinder. It runs on 240 V single phase at 2.4 kW with a 16 A fuse, measures 50 × 75 × 83 cm and weighs 140 kg.
- Output per hour245 for the Pump model, 230 for the Gravity model (75 g servings)
- Flavours1 Flavour
- Hopper12 L for the Pump model, 18 L for the Gravity model
- Cylinder1.75 L
- FeedGravity Feed | Pump Feed
- CoolingAir Cooling | Water Cooling
- Power supply240 V / 50 Hz / 1 Ph
- Rated power2.4 kW
Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications; output depends on the mix and the room temperature.
Technical Specifications
| Weight | 140 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50 × 75 × 83 cm |
| Power Supply | |
| Cooling System | |
| Feeding System | |
| No of Flavours | |
| Hourly Production | 245 for the Pump model, 230 for the Gravity model (75 g servings) |
| Tank Capacity | 12 L for the Pump model, 18 L for the Gravity model |
| Cylinder Capacity | 1.75 L |
| Rated Power Input | 2.4 kW |
| Fuse Size | 16 A |




