GK3 P SP

Floor-standing machine for producing creamy express gelato and soft serve and delicious milkshakes

This is the most advanced machine for the combined production of milkshakes and soft serve.

  • ✓Two independent freezers: shakes and sundaes in one frame
  • ✓Direct hot-gas heat treatment for full food safety
  • ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: shakes and sundaes always at serving consistency
  • ✓Patented gear pumps: consistent overrun and yields

Explore all 31 technologies ↓Free showroom demo ↓

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Soft serve machine, shake machine
GK3 P SP

Floor-standing machine for producing creamy express gelato and soft serve and delicious milkshakes

This is the most advanced machine for the combined production of milkshakes and soft serve.

  • ✓Two independent freezers: shakes and sundaes in one frame
  • ✓Direct hot-gas heat treatment for full food safety
  • ✓Hard-O-Tronic®: shakes and sundaes always at serving consistency
  • ✓Patented gear pumps: consistent overrun and yields

Explore all 31 technologies ↓Free showroom demo ↓

This allows the two sides of the machine to be used independently and is ideal for handling high customer flows.

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With the Hard-O-Tronic® electronic control system, product viscosity is constantly monitored ensuring that the shake and soft gelato always have the perfect consistency. The machine is air-cooled and can be easily installed.

Technology & features

What the GK3 P SP does for you

32 features in 5 groups. The tabs change by themselves until you choose one.

  • Two independent freezers

    Two high-volume freezers share one compact frame; one side can be stopped while the other keeps running at full output.

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  • Hard-O-Tronic®

    The consistency control system continuously monitors product viscosity so both shakes and sundaes are dispensed in ideal serving condition.

    About Hard-O-Tronic® →

  • Patented mix gear pumps

    Carpigiani’s patented, high-performance mix gear pumps keep overrun and product yield consistent.

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  • Mix level and temperature sensors

    Sensors track mix level and temperature to support safe, continuous operation.

  • User-friendly control panel

    An easy control panel with a display that tells staff what to do to run and maintain the machine correctly.

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  • Two independent freezers / refrigeration systems

    Two high-volume freezers share one compact frame, each with its own refrigeration. One side can heat-treat or be stopped while the other keeps producing.

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  • Stainless steel pressurised pump with ATP gears

    A stainless steel pressurised pump with advanced thermoplastic polymer gears gives consistent texture and quality, with overrun adjustable from 40% to 80%.

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  • Peristaltic pump syrup delivery system

    Peristaltic pumps with external syrup valves work reliably with fluid syrups and thick syrups containing solid fruit particles.

    About Pressurised syrup variegating system →

  • Fountain pumps and covered topping containers

    Two fountain pumps serve hot toppings and two covered containers hold cold toppings for sundaes.

  • Direct expansion cooling cylinders

    Optimised refrigeration shortens freeze-down time, reduces product waste and supports quality while saving energy.

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  • Interactive display

    The display gives the operator instructions and shows data on machine performance.

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How Carpigiani’s exclusive technologies work →

  • Adjustable cleaning intervals up to 30 days

    Cleaning intervals can be set up to 30 days, which Carpigiani states can reduce running costs by up to 50%.

  • Fewer parts to clean

    Only a small number of parts need regular removal and washing, simplifying operation and keeping maintenance costs low.

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  • Cleaning day countdown display

    The display shows how many days remain before cleaning is due.

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  • Heat-treatment (self-pasteurisation) with 42-day cleaning interval

    The heat-treatment system allows the machine to reach a maximum 42-day interval between full cleans.

    About Self-pasteurisation (heat treatment) →

  • Defrost system

    The cylinders can be heated to make the cleaning procedure easier.

    About Black-out and water outage protection →

  • Carpi Care kit and Carpi Clean kit

    Dedicated kits available from your dealer to keep the machine hygienically perfect.

    More about this option →

  • Direct hot gas heat-treatment

    A fully automatic heat-treatment system using direct hot gas eliminates bacteria, supported by product temperature management to reduce health risks.

    About Self-pasteurisation (heat treatment) →

  • Peristaltic syrup delivery system

    Syrups are delivered by peristaltic pumps with external syrup valves, working reliably with thin or thick syrups containing solid fruit particles.

    About Pressurised syrup variegating system →

  • Automatic shake dispensing

    The shake side dispenses automatically, offering five flavours alongside the single-flavour sundae side.

  • Machine memory and events download

    Performance data is saved in the machine memory and can be downloaded to analyse operation and plan corrective actions.

  • Compact footprint

    The combo design keeps size, floor footprint and ventilation space requirements down.

  • Automatic shake flavour dispensing

    Press a button to dispense a flavoured shake; dispensing stops automatically according to the container size.

  • Tank agitators

    Agitators keep the mix fluid, preventing separation and helping to reduce foaming.

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  • Adjustable product flow

    Dispensing speed and volume can be adjusted to suit specific service requirements.

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  • Optional

    Cone and cup dispenser

    A cone and cup dispenser is available as an option.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Water-cooled version

    Air cooling is standard; a water-cooled condenser can be supplied on request.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Carpi Care kit & Carpi Clean kit

    Dedicated kits of replacement gaskets and cleaning brushes, ordered through your dealer, to keep the machine in hygienically perfect condition.

    More about this option →

  • Optional

    Teorema Remote Control

    Provides key machine information remotely, streamlines service and helps manage the cleaning schedule.

    About Teorema →

  • Optional

    Mixer

    An optional mixer using disposable spoons blends toppings into the ice cream.

  • Optional

    Dry Filling System

    Lets you prepare mix directly in the hopper by adding water and dry mix.

    About Dry Filling system →

Optional extras can be added to your order or, for most items, fitted later. All Carpigiani options and accessories →

  • Food safety and cleaning

    • Only a few parts to disassemble and wash

Complete your set-up

Shake premix: in stock now for the Carpigiani GK3 P SP

Shake premix: in stock now

Ready-to-use shake and soft serve base, available for immediate delivery across Australia.

All shake & soft serve mixes →

Soft serve mix for the Carpigiani GK3 P SP

Soft serve mix

Creamy soft serve bases for cones and sundaes: just add water or milk.

All soft serve mixes →

Custom base recipe for the Carpigiani GK3 P SP

Custom base recipe

Our in-house chefs develop a shake base to your spec: sweetness, creaminess, dairy or plant-based. Backed by Rubicone and Carpigiani.

Drink cups for the Carpigiani GK3 P SP

Drink cups

Shake and drink cups from 8oz to 24oz, custom-printed with your brand on request.

All drink cups →

Training for the Carpigiani GK3 P SP

Training

Hands-on training for your team: production, cleaning and machine care.

Gelato University →

Demo and training

See the GK3 P SP run at a free showroom demo, then get one-on-one training on your machine, its programs and recipes.

Demo, training and support →

Trade in and upgrade

Put the value of your current machine towards the GK3 P SP, with finance to spread the cost.

Talk to us about a trade-in →

Service and consumables

Genuine Carpigiani parts, Carpi Care and Carpi Clean kits, preventive maintenance and repairs by our technicians.

Service →

Finance

12-month rent-to-buy, lease and equipment finance for the whole set-up.

Finance options →

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Key specifications

The Carpigiani GK3 P SP is a floor-standing soft serve and shake machine with two 20 L hoppers. It runs on 400 V three phase at 4.8 kW and weighs 395 kg.

  • Output per hour170 Shake portions; Soft serve (75 gr portions): 500 Soft Portions
  • Hopper20+20 L
  • Cylinder1.75 L for Soft; 7 L for Shake
  • FeedPump Feed
  • CoolingAir Cooling | Water Cooling
  • Power supply400 V / 50 Hz / 3 Ph
  • Rated power4.8 kW
  • DimensionsMax: 71.6 × 1’9.8 × 147 cm

Figures are the manufacturer’s published specifications; output depends on the mix and the room temperature.

Technical Specifications

UOM

Unit

Power Supply

Cooling System

,

Feeding System

Flavours

1 Soft flavour, 5 Shake flavours

Hourly Production

170 Shake portions; Soft serve (75 gr portions): 500 Soft Portions

Tank Capacity

20+20 L

Cylinder Capacity

1.75 L for Soft; 7 L for Shake

Rated Power Input

4.8 kW

Dimensions (W x D x H)

Max: 71.6 x 1'9.8 x 147 cm

Net Weight

395 kg

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