Best wine press for 5-6 gallon batches

[Aaron McClain]

I do mostly 5 or 6 gallon batches of winewine have gotten to the point where I'm now doing a lot of them. Add to that, I am now living at a house with two huge, heavily producing pear trees and it seems to make sense to buy a press.

What size do I need and are there any recommendations? I would like the most economical model that will still do the job.

 

[richmke]

For such a small batch, a homemade press made with 2 pails:
https://www.winemakingtalk.com/threads/homemade-wine-press-ideas.11379/#post-100548

Put a lid on the inside pail, and sit on it, or use a press if you have one.

 

[Aaron McClain]

Thanks for the idea!

 

[Masbustelo]

I make small batches and have a one gallon press. No need for anything larger.