---
product_id: 295992436
title: "Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740"
brand: "hamilton beach"
price: "$501"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Hamilton Beach"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/295992436-hamilton-beach-food-processor-8-cup-70740
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 450W powerful motor 2 speeds + pulse control 8-cup capacity Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740

**Brand:** hamilton beach
**Price:** $501
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Slice, shred, and chop your way to kitchen mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740 by hamilton beach
- **How much does it cost?** $501 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/295992436-hamilton-beach-food-processor-8-cup-70740)

## Best For

- hamilton beach enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hamilton beach brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quick Clean-Up:** Dishwasher-safe, BPA-free parts make post-cooking cleanup a breeze.
- • **Prep Like a Pro:** Effortlessly shred, slice, chop, and puree with versatile reversible discs and stainless steel blades.
- • **Large Feed Chute:** Process whole blocks of cheese or large veggies in seconds, saving you valuable time.
- • **Generous 8-Cup Bowl:** Perfectly sized to handle family meals yet compact enough for easy storage.
- • **Power Meets Precision:** 450 watts of motor power with 2 speeds plus pulse for ultimate control over every recipe.

## Overview

The Hamilton Beach 8-Cup Food Processor 70740 combines a powerful 450W motor with versatile reversible blades and a large feed chute to streamline your kitchen prep. Its compact yet generous capacity, dishwasher-safe BPA-free parts, and intuitive 2-speed plus pulse controls make it an essential tool for fast, efficient meal preparation.

## Description

Prepare an endless variety of food fast with the small Hamilton Beach 8-Cup food Processor & vegetable chopper. A stainless steel s-blade for chopping and pureeing, a reversible disc for slicing and shredding, 450 watts and 2 speeds plus pulse offer power and control. Troubleshoot: (1) Unit does not operate on any speed or Pulse - * Is the unit plugged in? Does the outlet work? * Are the bowl and lid locked in place? See “How to Use” sections (2) Vegetables are not shredding or slicing - * Store vegetables with high water content in the refrigerator prior to processing. Room-temperature vegetables are less firm and do not perform as well (3) Unit has a burning smell - * There may be a residue left on the motor from the manufacturing process, causing a slight odor during initial use. This will go away. If a strong odor or any visible smoke appears, unplug unit IMMEDIATELY and call the Customer Service number. Other troubleshoot solutions are available on the user manual pg-11.

Review: under regular use of just a few times,the product smoked and smelt. Cannot use it now.. Cart2india, the suppliers,told me they cannot help me in any way. Hamilton Beach Indian website and phone numbers are not working!! Am left stranded!
Review: Will do fine if you don't use much or too long at a time. Motor will slow down if it strggle, Cpuld burn if not careful

## Features

- SPEND LESS TIME ON PREP IN THE KITCHEN: Food processor makes quick, easy work of common kitchen prep work like shredding cheese, slicing veggies and pureeing pestos and dips.
- 8 CUP CAPACITY: The 8 cup bowl is large enough to handle most jobs but small enough for easy storage.
- LARGE FEED CHUTE: Can fit large foods like a whole block of cheese for quick, easy processing and less prep time.
- VERSATILITY OF A FOOD PROCESSOR, FOOD CHOPPER AND VEGETABLE CHOPPER: Reversible disc slices and shreds, while the stainless steel s-blade chops, mixes and purees.
- 2 SPEEDS PLUS PULSE AND 450 WATTS OF POWER: Food processor features low and high speeds plus pulse for the control you need for a variety of recipes.
- DISHWASHER SAFE PARTS: Dishwasher safe blades, bowl and lid make cleanup easy. Parts are BPA-free in food zones.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00755KNCS |
| Auto Shutoff | No |
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
| Capacity | 64 Fluid Ounces |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (17,477) |
| Date First Available | 6 August 2012 |
| Diameter | 1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 2.27 Kilograms |
| Material | Plastic Polycarbonate Stainless Steel |
| Model Number | 70740 |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Power / Wattage | 450 Watt-hours |
| Special Features | 8 cup capacity, Dishwasher safe bowl, lid & blades, Powerful 450 watt motor |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hamilton Beach
- **Colour:** Black
- **Product dimensions:** 21.3D x 27.2W x 39.6H centimeters
- **Special features:** 8 cup capacity, Dishwasher safe bowl, lid & blades, Powerful 450 watt motor
- **Wattage:** 450 Watt-hours

## Images

![Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81k-PgciolL.jpg)
![Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91sWuNLogGL.jpg)
![Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817Aa++zEiL.jpg)
![Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81STnWLasLL.jpg)
![Hamilton Beach Food Processor 8-Cup 70740 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8104V69mXML.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Anyone try making pie dough with this?**
A: works good for dough but I only use the pulse action otherwise it goes to fast and that creates more heat which you don't want when making pie dough

**Q: Is it possible to cube veggies like potato,eggplant or radish??**
A: Unfortunately not. There are such things as cubing grids for food processors but as far as I can tell they are made for professional grade food processors and typically cost in the area of $100plus. A quick internet or Amazon search of "cubing grids" will bring up your choices.

**Q: Would this unit work well for making nut butters (cashew, almond, etc)?**
A: With heart issues, I need to watch saturated fat, salt, and sugar so I make myself (and my 14-year old lab for his treats!) all my own nut butters from unsalted nuts of all kinds. This thing handles pretty much anything I toss in it. Better than the Kitchenaid one my sister bought for about 3X the price!!!

**Q: Is this good to 'rice' cauliflower?**
A: If you only pulse for about 3 seconds, probably.  But it's very powerful and your result could be mush rather than "rice". :)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Review
*by J***I on 11 January 2019*

under regular use of just a few times,the product smoked and smelt. Cannot use it now.. Cart2india, the suppliers,told me they cannot help me in any way. Hamilton Beach Indian website and phone numbers are not working!! Am left stranded!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***O on 28 January 2026*

Will do fine if you don't use much or too long at a time. Motor will slow down if it strggle, Cpuld burn if not careful

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by O***N on 22 January 2026*

Que es un procesador muy útil yo estoy muy feliz con él muy buen producto Solo quiero saber si hay refacciones en caso de porque ya había comprado otro y se le quebró la partecita de arriba donde se ensambla la tapadera gracias pero muy buen producto

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hamilton Beach Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper for Slicing, Shredding, Mincing, and Puree, 8 Cup, Black
- Hamilton Beach 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with Whisk, Traditional Beaters, Snap-On Storage Case, 250 Watts, White
- Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor, 3-Cup, 350 Watts, for Dicing, Mincing, and Puree, Black (72850)

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/295992436-hamilton-beach-food-processor-8-cup-70740](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/295992436-hamilton-beach-food-processor-8-cup-70740)

---

*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-26*