Vitamix 62826 Vita-Prep 3 Blender 44 oz
- Capacity: 64 fl oz
- Wattage: 1400 watts
- Number of Speeds: 10
- Container Material: Plastic
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A commercial grade blender that handles fibrous and frozen ingredients with ease, at the cost of real noise; buy it for daily heavy use, not for a quiet kitchen.
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ASIN: B071P9FYDSModel: Vita-Prep 3Category: Countertop Blenders
More from this brandAll Vitamix countertop blendersOverview
The Vita-Prep 3 is Vitamix's commercial grade 3 HP blender with a manually operated variable speed dial, a self centering start and stop switch, and an accelerator tool for pushing thick mixtures into the blades.
The variable speed dial is useful for breaking down ice gradually before switching to full speed.
- 3 HP commercial motor
- Manually operated variable speed control
- Self centering start and stop switch
- Includes accelerator tool, lid, and tamper
Who it's for
Suited to a cafe, restaurant, or heavy home user who blends daily and needs a motor built for repeated hard use.
Pros and cons
- 3 HP motor handles fibrous and frozen ingredients
- Variable speed dial for gradual ice breakdown
- BPA free container is straightforward to clean
- Built to survive years of daily commercial use
- Runs very loud at high speed
- Area under the blade is hard to reach
- One buyer's unit began slipping on thick blends
Specifications
| Brand | Vitamix |
|---|---|
| Model | Vita-Prep 3 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 64 fl ozhigher than 66% of 72 countertop blenders |
| Number of Speeds | 10 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1400 wattshigher than 58% of 100 countertop blenders |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Red |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Blender |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Container Count | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Control Type | Knob, Manual, Switch |
| Part Number | 62826 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Blending |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Vitamix Vita-Prep 3 the same as a home Vitamix blender?
No, this is Vitamix's commercial line, built with a 3 HP motor for repeated heavy use rather than the standard home countertop models.
Is the Vitamix Vita-Prep 3 loud?
Multiple buyers describe it as very loud at high speed, loud enough that it is hard to hear someone standing next to it while it runs.
What is the accelerator tool on the Vita-Prep 3 for?
It is a tamper used to push thick mixtures, like nut butters or dense smoothies, down into the blades while the motor is running.