{"product_id":"la-marzocco-linea-pb-3-group-av-automatic-espresso-machine","title":"La Marzocco Linea PB 3 Group AV (Automatic) Espresso Machine","description":"\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Marzocco's Linea PB 3 Group is the professional barista’s benchmark. Engineered for high-volume cafés and precision-focused espresso programs, the Linea PB delivers advanced temperature stability, volumetric dosing, and performance reliability in a sleek stainless steel frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined by Piero Bambi, this 3-group espresso machine builds on the legacy of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.espressoparts.com\/LM_LINEA2GR_AV\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Linea Classic Espresso Machine\"\u003eLinea Classic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a new level of craftsmanship and programmable control — making it one of the most trusted machines in specialty coffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features of the Linea PB 3 Group\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complement its stylistic updates, the Linea PB features improved component longevity and new electronics that give the barista control over functions directly from the machine interface – including boiler temperatures, brewing volume, hot water tap dose, and auto-backflush, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nDual boilers optimize espresso brewing and steam production for consistent coffee brewing and are designed for high volume output, while the Dual PID allows you to electronically control coffee and steam boiler temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nSaturated groups ensure unsurpassed thermal stability, shot after shot, and Piero Group Caps ensure water never leaves the coffee boiler during the brewing process, eliminating instability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nBarista LED lights allow you to focus on your extraction and the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby flow restrictors resist scale formation and erosion, extending the life and performance of your machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEco-mode saves energy: after extended idle periods, boiler temperatures reduce to lower set-points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary electronics drive intuitive programming and provide heads-up information and systems monitoring on a digital display; shot timers, flow pulse counter, USB firmware updates, boiler temperatures, and system alerts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Model Is Right for You? (AV vs MP vs EE)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV (Auto Volumetric)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e – \u003c\/strong\u003eBest for busy cafés; programmable dosing for consistent output.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMP (Mechanical Paddle) – \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal for baristas who want full manual control and variable pre-infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEE (Semi-Automatic) – \u003c\/strong\u003eA great balance of control and speed with traditional push-button extraction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs About the La Marzocco Linea PB 3 Group\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1117cb93-7fff-11d4-7cfa-6371bc1fa4d0\"\u003eQ: Can this machine support high-volume commercial environments?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA: Absolutely. With dual boilers and robust wattage, it’s built for busy cafés.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1117cb93-7fff-11d4-7cfa-6371bc1fa4d0\"\u003eQ: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between AV and MP models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1117cb93-7fff-11d4-7cfa-6371bc1fa4d0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA: AV models offer automatic volumetric dosing, while MP provides manual control with mechanical paddles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1117cb93-7fff-11d4-7cfa-6371bc1fa4d0\"\u003eQ: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support programmable pre-infusion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1117cb93-7fff-11d4-7cfa-6371bc1fa4d0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA: Yes. Pre-infusion settings are configurable via the digital display for AV and MP variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Baristas Trust La Marzocco (About the Brand)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8c7dbb10-7fff-de78-c23f-191015477fe3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom iconic shops to global chains, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/la-marzocco\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"full la Marzocco collection\"\u003eLa Marzocco machines\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare renowned for their durability, consistent performance, and timeless Italian design. First making waves in the U.S. during its partnership with Starbucks in the 1990s, the brand has since become the gold standard for third-wave cafés and espresso enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery La Marzocco machine is hand-assembled to ensure craftsmanship, performance, and longevity. That’s why the Linea PB 3 Group — like every model in the La Marzocco family — is trusted by professionals who demand reliability shot after shot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e21 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5 in (from base of machine to group head)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e208-240, 1, 60 (VAC, phase, Hz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement Wattage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4600 (W)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Boiler Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.4 (liters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Boiler Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 (liters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL-197, NSF-8, CAN\/CSA-C22.2 No. 109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn The Box \/ Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ep-shopify.s3.amazonaws.com\/related-documents\/LM\/equipsetsrecs\/equip-setup-recs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LM equipment recommendations\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEquipment Setup Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/files\/La-Marzocco-linea-pb-specs.pdf?v=1623086874\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"La Marzocco Linea PB Specs\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/files\/La-Marzocco-linea-pb-preinstall.pdf?v=1623086825\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Linea PB Preinstall\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLinea PB Preinstall Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/files\/La-Marzocco-linea-pb-manual.pdf?v=1623086782\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Linea PB Manual\"\u003eOperating Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ep-shopify.s3.amazonaws.com\/related-documents\/disclaimer\/web-version-equipement-warranty.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"la marzocco warranty\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ep-shopify.s3.amazonaws.com\/related-documents\/disclaimer\/web-version-equipement-t_c.pdf\" title=\"Espresso Parts Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ep-shopify.s3.amazonaws.com\/related-documents\/disclaimer\/ep-commercial-return-policy-website.pdf\" title=\"Espresso Parts Return Policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivery in 4 weeks based on manufacturer availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Marzocco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56095469699145,"sku":"LM_LINEAPB3GR_AV","price":26080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1026\/0297\/files\/lineapbhighav3grside.jpg?v=1789358124","url":"https:\/\/gratefulroast.com\/products\/la-marzocco-linea-pb-3-group-av-automatic-espresso-machine","provider":"Grateful Roast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}