Previously I used a Green Star twin gear juicer. Loved it, but it required constant pressure on the the veggies while feeding them into the machine. I have recently developed a degenerated disc in my lower back which made this painful for me so I gave my favorite juicer to a friend and was on a mission to find one that would be easier for me to use and would work as well. Juice I must!

I was considering the Omega VRT 400 after seeing how easy it was to use in a video, but after reading the reviews there was talk of issues with the screen grinding the bottom surface of the bowl. I emailed them to see when they projected the issue would be corrected and never heard from them so I continued my search. I am so glad that I did.

This juicer is not only easy to assemble, disassemble and clean, it is also easy to use. It takes up no more counter space than my Vita Mix and it fits under the cupboards. I store the catch containers and other accessories in a draw nearby. I found it took less time to use than my beloved Green Star and it did not cause me any pain in my back while using it as it is pretty much self-feeding with the exception of putting in some larger fruits or veggies. Even then it took little pressure, but I chose to quarter my apple and it did not need the plunger at all. The greens juiced well (and no foam) with my rotating them with the soft and hard veggies and fruits as I fed them in as suggested in the video. The only time the pulp was a little damp was when I fed too much apple in at once when rotating my greens, veggies and fruit otherwise the pulp was almost, not quite, as dry as with my Green Star. I would say a pulp dampness difference that is barely noticeable is a fair trade-off for such ease of use so I could juice daily again. I have not yet tried wheat grass so I will post a review when my flat grows tall enough to cut.

The only place that took any work to clean was the pulp discharge shute. I had to manually clean out about a 3/4 inch of carrot pulp even after running a cup of water through the juicer while running in an effort to flush it out. I did not feel any of the brushes provided worked well for this task, but it was no big deal. The screen brush worked well and totally cleaned the screen thoroughly with about three twists. Even so, it took a lot less time and effort to clean than my previous juicer. I am sure those two "issues" will be resolved once I get past the "learning" stage of a new juicer.

All in all, I love my new juicer and would totally recommend it.

The showing of an entire apple going through in the picture is a little deceiving since only small apples can fit through the 3" wide diameter shoot. I find it difficult to find apples this size so usually they need to be cut into fourths. Not so bad when compared to my last juicer with which I had to cut them into sixths. However whole cucumbers (even thick ones), lemons, carrots... all these slide right through whole! This thing is also really quiet! My last juicer was also a "silent" juicer but even though it was less loud than most it still sounded like cats screeching. Neighbors in my building get disturbed easily so I couldn't use it during certain times, but this juicer is quiet enough that I've had no problems using it in the middle of the night without disturbing them.

The smart cap is genius. Sometimes I end up making a little too much juice for the glass I'm using and just when the glass is about to overflow I can close the cap to leave the rest in the juicer for a couple of minutes until I get another glass. It also prevents dripping on the counter.

Clean-up is a breeze. So much so that I find it almost fun to clean. I used to have an older Kuvings model and I didn't stay with it long because of certain things I didn't like. One of those things being the auger which was a pain to dismount and mount because it was short and almost the same height/width as the surrounding filter- which meant and I couldn't get my fingers down on the auger enough to pull it out easily. This auger is much taller and juts out of the filter by a good few inches so all you have to do is wrap your fingers around that and it comes right out. A quick rinse of the parts is all it takes. The filter takes me about 2 minutes to clean with the brush and the end of the brush is great for getting any debris out of the pulp shoot in the housing. All together it takes me about 4-5 minutes to clean; no exaggeration. Though it may take less or more time depending on what it is you juice. I usually do cucumbers,apples,turnips and turnip greens, Kale, garlic, ginger, parsley and lemon. Crushes it all like a dream. The manual says it can do wheatgrass and Almonds as well, but I haven't tried those things. There is very little foam in the juice and the pulp is nice and dry.

This juicer also comes with an extra attachment for making deserts like frozen fruit treats and crushing ice.

Really there is just nothing bad I can say about this juicer. It's perfect. The only thing missing is that it doesn't chill the juice for you! As no juicer has yet been invented that can do that, I just place the juice in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to get it nice and chilled before drinking.

Update: Sept/20/2014 I recently started using the blank strainer to make sorbet deserts. OMG- Delicious! It doesn't seem to matter what kind of froze fruits you put in - banana, strawberry, mango, cherries, etc.... It all comes out tasting like the best sorbet icecream you've ever had! The juicer continues to work great. The only issue I've had is with the pusher. I washed it in the dishwasher (as I often do with all the parts), but for some reason the pusher expanded permanently while in the dishwasher and it warped in such a way that it no longer fits in the shoot. I contacted Kuvings about a replacement and am still waiting to hear back from them. I guess the lesson here is- don't put the pusher in the dishwasher.

Jingle bells and joyous yells, as the Kuvings B6000 Whole Slow Juicer made its grand entrance into my kitchen this Christmas! As a dedicated juicing aficionado with a long-time love affair with my centrifugal juicer, I thought I had seen it all. But oh, was I in for a delightful surprise!

Unwrapping this masticating maestro felt like unlocking a treasure chest of juicy goodness. From the first use, it was clear that this wasn't just an upgrade; it was a whole new juicing journey. The juice yield was astonishing, making my previous experiences seem like mere appetizers to this main course of liquid gold.

Each morning has been a ritual of blending oats, fruits, and greens with my trusty Nutribullet. It's been my reliable routine for years, punctuated by occasional dalliances with my old centrifugal juicer, a steady companion in my quest for liquid nutrition.

Enter Kuvings B6000, the new star of my kitchen, turning my juicing routine into an epicurean adventure. The difference in juice quality and quantity was immediately apparent, offering a richer, more flavorful experience with every sip.

So here's a toast to new beginnings and even healthier habits! My old juicer may have been my first love, but Kuvings B6000 has won my heart with its efficiency, elegance, and excellence. With all this juicing, I might just need to marry a produce farmer to keep up!

Works great! Does not do well with oranges, celery, and pineapples, but the performance with everything else is outstanding.

This Juicer looks like the high quality I paid for. And it juices everything wonderfully. Oh, it looks beautiful too. (I got the silver) I love the 3 inch chute and so far all my Granny Smith apples fit well without cutting them into smaller pieces. The only thing I usually cut is the celery because it's so stringy, so I cut it into about 4 or 5 inch pieces. Don't bother to cut carrots. What I really love is that you can hear and see this machine take bites out of everything, and it's especially fun when it eats an apple. :) Reminds me of Eve.

The cleanup is about what you'd expect. It's not a breeze, but not burdensome either. I rinse each piece right after juicing so nothing sticks to the parts. And let it drip dry. Soap? I haven't found it necessary yet, but will probably use it about once every month or so. Everything is easy to rinse except for the parts that collect the pulp. Still, it's not a real pain.

Tip: if you buy yourself a gravy separator you won't have to deal with the foam at all. Works a lot better than those regular strainers you see them using on the YouTube videos. Just collect the juice from the machine in the container it comes with and pour the juice into the separator. Then pour into your glass and enjoy.

I'm impressed with this powerful machine and hope to get to use it for many years. I almost forgot, the juice it makes is very concentrated and good and the pulp is very dry so that means you're getting the most out of your produce. I bought one of these for my daughter too. No, I'm not rich. But if I keep myself and her healthy, this investment will pay for itself in no time at all. Seriously.

A word to the manufacturer...I would love to see you make the end of the small brush that is included into a semi-pliable but strong "pick" with a small hook for cleaning out the pulp where it gets stuck every time. Or just make another tool appropriate for cleaning out that long small part. Getting the left-over pulp out is the only 'work' I do that's required to clean this great Juicer. Thank you for making this thing!