Built In America. Backed For Life.
The machines, carts, filtration, and accessories behind 50 years of Lil' Orbits operators in over 110 countries. Every one hand-built in Champlin, Minnesota.
See the equipmentReal Equipment. Real Profits. Real Simple.
We've been making mini-donut equipment since 1974 — long enough to know exactly what an operator needs and what's just noise. Every machine is hand-built, easy to clean, and covered by a full lifetime warranty.
What Are You Building?
Pick the category that fits your setup. Not sure? Skip ahead to "Which Machine Should I Get?"
Electric Machines
Plug it in. Pull the trigger. Done. The 800, 1200, and 2400 — our most-loved workhorses.
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Gas-Fired Machines
No outlet? No problem. Propane-fired 1200GII and 2400GII for festivals, fairs, anywhere off-grid.
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Carts & Cabinets
CE, AFS, and FSC series — built to ship, set up fast, and look sharp under the lights. Downdraft filtration & fire suppression on the AFS & FSC pages.
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Accessories & Add-ons
Hopper kits, premelters, signage, apparel — everything that makes a setup feel finished.
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Our Flagship
The 1200 Series.
Up to 1,200 mini-donuts per hour. $300/hour profit potential. Light enough for one person to set up, simple enough to train a new operator in under an hour. Whether you go electric or gas-fired, the 1200 is the machine most of our operators end up choosing — and never trading in.
- Up to 1,200 donuts per hour
- Hand-built in Champlin, Minnesota
- Full lifetime warranty — every machine
- Easy-clean stainless construction
- One-person setup & teardown
Which Donut Machine Should I Get?
Honestly? It depends. And that's why we still answer the phone.
Every operator we work with is a little different. Indoor cart in a mall food court? Outdoor festival circuit? Ballpark concession with two hours of go-time? The right machine — and the right cart, hood, and accessory mix — comes from a real conversation, not a checkout cart.
Our business advisers have been having those conversations for 50 years. They'll ask about your space, your power, your crowd, and your budget. Then they'll point you at the setup that fits. No pressure. No commission games. Just the answer.
“Lil' Orbits is the only real family business left in the donut machine world. The owners actually pick up the phone.”
Pick Up or Ship Anywhere
Equipment ships direct from our Champlin, Minnesota facility — domestic and international. For donut mix, we also have three regional distributors who keep our mix on the shelf so you can grab it close to home:
Beach Cities Wholesalers
California
Carries Lil' Orbits donut mix. Browse their full catalog of concession & foodservice supplies online.
Visit beachcitieswholesalers.com →Dutch Valley Foods
East Coast
Carries Lil' Orbits donut mix. A trusted East Coast foodservice distributor stocking our mix alongside their wider grocery and bulk-foods line.
Visit dutchvalleyfoods.com →Knockout Supplies
Ocala, Florida
Carries Lil' Orbits donut mix. Owner Michael Kroitor has every ounce of donut-world knowledge you could ask for — a great friend to have in the industry.
(352) 368-2113 Call Michael →“Same SS1200 since 1998. Never been serviced. I just wipe it down.”
Norm Lambert · Pacific Coliseum
Ready to Talk Equipment?
Tell us a little about your setup and we'll get you a quote — usually the same business day.
Or just call us — we're here Monday–Friday.
(763) 559-7505