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Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST R

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Giotto FAST R

The Giotto FAST R combines a heat-exchanger boiler, PID temperature control and a manually operated brew lever. It has a rotary pump and can use its reservoir or a plumbed water supply. Its angular side panels distinguish the case design, while a separate steam wand handles milk texturing.

US catalog · Giotto FAST R

Seattle Coffee GearSpecialty retailer
$3,250.00

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 7, 2026.

Heating system
Heat exchanger
Portafilter diameter
58 mm
Milk workflow
Manual steam wand
Integrated grinder
No

Living with the Giotto FAST R

Your coffee routine

Plan for a separate espresso grinder.

Milk workflow: Manual steam wand.

Brewing and steaming can run together.

On your counter

  • Depth 457 mm (18.0 in)
  • Height 403 mm (15.9 in)

SCG lists 18 in; the manufacturer dimension rounds to that value. The dimensions are not an installation-clearance allowance.

SCG lists 15.9 in, consistent with rounding the manufacturer value.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST R specifications with source links
Heating systemHeat exchangerSource ↗The 1.8 L figure refers to the boiler, not the water reservoir.
Portafilter diameter58 mmSource ↗
PID temperature controlYesSource ↗
Integrated grinderNoSource ↗The preparation instructions require ground coffee to be added and tamped in the removable portafilter.
Milk workflowManual steam wandSource ↗
Brew & steam togetherYesSource ↗The listed heat-exchanger workflow permits brewing and steaming together.
Dosing systemManual brew leverSource ↗Raise the lever to start brewing and lower it to stop.
Water reservoirNot verifiedSource ↗Held: manufacturer webpage lists 1.8 L; FAST manual p.50 lists a 1.9 L tank and p.54 describes an approximately 1.8 L fill line; SCG lists 2.5 L.
US supply voltageNot verifiedSource ↗Held: FAST manual p.50 specifies 115 V for USA/CAN; this exact SCG listing specifies 120 V. Electrical ratings were not treated as interchangeable.
Rated power1550 WSource ↗SCG also lists 1550 W. The FAST manual separately lists a 1200 W boiler heating element; that is a component rating.
WidthNot verifiedSource ↗Held: manufacturer width is 340 mm; SCG width is 12.8 in (325.12 mm).
Depth457 mmSource ↗SCG lists 18 in; the manufacturer dimension rounds to that value. The dimensions are not an installation-clearance allowance.
Product weight30 kgSource ↗Machine weight; SCG shipping weight was not used.
Height403 mmSource ↗SCG lists 15.9 in, consistent with rounding the manufacturer value.

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Giotto FAST R right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Who this workflow suits

Giotto FAST R lets you choose the machine and grinder separately. That gives you separate upgrade decisions, but the grinder belongs in the initial budget and counter plan. Choose it for the adjustment and dosing routine you want, rather than matching the machine’s finish alone.

The tradeoff to think through

A heat exchanger is a different architecture from two separate boilers. Read this model’s temperature and operating-mode instructions, including any required preparation between drinks. Do not transfer a routine from another heat-exchanger machine simply because both have a similar group or brew lever.

Ownership before accessories

Read the cleanup instructions for the exact milk system you will use. Check the manual’s water requirements, coffee-path cleaning and service arrangements before ordering optional accessories. Confirm the supplied baskets, jug, filters or adapters with the selected retailer; a family photograph does not establish what is in the box.

Three grinder workflows to consider

These are espresso-grinder options to research, not a claim of accessory or portafilter-support compatibility.

Understand the Rocket Espresso lineup →Plan for maintenance →Check your counter space →Inspect the supporting sources ↓

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Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

  1. Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST R · US product page ↗
  2. Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST · Manufacturer ↗
    Technical specifications · Dimensions W × D × H · Checked November 7, 2026
  3. Rocket Espresso Giotto FAST R Espresso Machine · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
    Key Features · Heat Exchanger · Checked November 7, 2026
  4. Rocket Espresso GIOTTO–MOZZAFIATO FAST user manual ↗
    Conflicting manufacturer and retailer specifications · Checked November 7, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.