Expandable tray system
Add-A-Tray sets allow you to increase drying capacity as needed.
Food dehydrators
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BPA-free plastic · Stackable ·
8.3
Nesco Food Dehydrators
These stackable dehydrators are built for making jerky and snacks with expandable tray systems. The circular airflow design ensures even drying for meat, vegetables, and herbs
First look
The gist
Jerky gun kits
Specific models include accessories for making consistent beef jerky strips.
Snackmaster technology
The top-mounted fans provide consistent airflow across all stackable levels.
Why we keep it
Versatile Stackable Drying
These 600W machines feature 4 to 6 trays that can be expanded with additional sets. They include adjustable temperature controls to handle everything from delicate herbs to tough meats.
- Top-mounted 600W fan
- Expandable Add-A-Tray system
- JerkyXpress accessory kits
- Digital temperature control
- BPA-free stackable trays
- Snackmaster pro features
Designed around
In the range
9 dehydrators listed here, grouped as Gray, Dehydrators for fruit and snacks, Dehydrators for beef jerky, Dehydrators for herbs.
What they use
Titles in this Nes set call out the build that shows up in Snackmaster encore four tray grey machine; Four tray white jerky xpress machine; Snackmaster express white and grey unit.
Who they are for
Gray, Dehydrators for fruit and snacks, Dehydrators for beef jerky, Dehydrators for herbs is the split that matters in this Nes range.
What stands out
The useful differences sit in Gray, Dehydrators for fruit and snacks, Dehydrators for beef jerky, Dehydrators for herbs, not in a brand slogan.
Catalog split
Nes on this hub
- 8/9 with weight · around 2.9 kg
- 9/9 with long · around 34.3 cm
- 9/9 with across · around 34.3 cm
- 9/9 with tall · around 23.5 cm
The lineup
Nes: 9 dehydrators listed here
Mentioned
Pluses and minuses
Compiled from 32 analyzed reviews
Why it lands
- Quiet operation 8
- Compact size 7
- Easy to use 4
- Expandable tray capacity 4
- Long-lasting durability 4
- Adjustable temp and time 3
- Digital temp and timer 3
- Durable long-term 3
- Good for dog treats 3
- Easy to clean 2
Trade-offs
- Easy to clean 2
- Long-lasting durability 2
- Expandable tray capacity 1
First-hand
First-hand notes
The jerky gun kit that came with my Snackmaster made it very easy to start my first batch of beef sticks.
I added four extra trays to my FD-61 model and it still dries my apple slices evenly.
The digital controls on the Snackmaster Pro are very accurate for drying garden herbs.
Close labels
Kindred to Nes
8.7
Elite Gourmet
same For beef jerky here and 31% lower weight
8.7
VEVOR
same For beef jerky here and same long here
9.3
Magic Mill
same For beef jerky here and close listed long
8.1
NutriChef
same For beef jerky here and close listed weight
8.7
Commercial CHEF
same For beef jerky here and 48% lower weight
8.3
Excalibur
same For beef jerky here and close listed across
Common questions
Nesco Questions
Can I add more trays to these models?
Yes, you can use Add-A-Tray sets to increase the capacity of models like the FD-61.
Do these come with jerky accessories?
The JerkyXpress and Snackmaster Encore kits include jerky guns for making meat snacks.
What is the power rating for these units?
These models typically feature a 600W heating and fan system.
Are the trays BPA-free?
Yes, the stackable trays in this catalog are made from BPA-free plastic.