Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 800 Watt Juice Extractor 67601J review

The Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 800 Watt Juice Extractor, model 67601J, is a household centrifugal juicer for shoppers who would rather spend less time cutting produce than measuring out a juice batch. Its exact U.S. product page lists a round 3-inch chute, a single on/off control, an 800-watt rating, dishwasher-safe removable parts, and a three-year limited warranty. The same page does not publish a juice-vessel or pulp-bin capacity, so the wide opening should not be mistaken for a measured batch-size promise.

A wide opening helps, but it does not end preparation

The 3-inch round chute is the practical distinction from the more compact 67500J. Hamilton Beach says whole apples, peeled oranges, or a handful of kale can go through the Big Mouth opening. That is useful when your usual produce fits its shape, but it is not a promise that every apple, beet, carrot, or cucumber will pass whole. The manufacturer’s CJ14 guide, whose model panel lists 67601, recommends peeling oranges, melons, and mangoes when their skin could affect flavor, and requires pitting stone fruit. Wash produce, use the supplied pusher, and feed slowly; the guide warns never to use fingers in the chute and says fast feeding can cause spray or wet pulp.

One switch means one extraction routine

The exact 67601J page describes a simple on/off button rather than a speed selector. The manual’s rating panel identifies the 67601 base model as type CJ14, 120 volts, 60 Hz, and 800 watts (or 7.5 amps). The number describes the electrical rating, not a measured juice yield, extraction time, or noise level. If you want separate low and high speeds for different produce, this one-switch setup cannot supply them.

In use, assemble the strainer bowl and basket, lower the cover, lock both latches, and set the removable pulp container beside the base. Place a glass or another receiver under the spout, start the motor, and feed washed produce gently with the pusher. The motor has an overload protector; if it stops from overheating, the manual says to unplug it and let it cool for 15 minutes. That is a recovery instruction, not a recommended routine run interval.

Plan for your own glass and cleanup space

The manual’s assembly diagram shows a user-placed glass or other container beneath the juice spout, and Hamilton Beach’s FAQ explicitly says the base models 67601, 67601A, and 67602 do not include a juice cup. The exact 67601J and 67601AG pages do not publish an in-box vessel list, so do not assume that a pictured glass is supplied with those suffixes. No checked maker source gives a jug capacity or a measured pulp-bin capacity. The pulp collector is separate and described as large, but it must not be allowed to overfill.

The 67601J page lists a body 14.4 inches high, 7.8 inches wide, and 11.5 inches deep. Leave more room than those body dimensions alone suggest: the pusher projects above the cover, the side-mounted pulp container needs clearance, and a glass must fit beneath the spout. The 67500J HealthSmart Compact is shorter and much shallower at its listed 12.72 × 8.4 × 6.5-inch H × W × D body, but its chute is narrower at 2.4 inches. Choose between them by measuring the counter and considering how much produce preparation you will accept—not by treating wattage as a performance comparison.

Dishwasher-safe parts still need immediate attention

The manufacturer’s CJ14 Use & Care guide marks removable parts as dishwasher-safe, but warns against the dishwasher’s SANI setting and says never to put the motor base in the dishwasher or immerse it. High heat can distort parts. The stainless-steel micro-mesh basket has sharp center blades and is a delicate screen: unplug first, handle it carefully, and brush both sides under running water promptly after juicing. Dried pulp can clog its fine pores. This model is a better fit for someone who will clean the basket while residue is still wet than for someone who expects the dishwasher to remove every chore.

Keep the six observed codes distinct

The U.S. pages for 67601, 67601A, 67601AG, 67601J, and 67602 describe the same 3-inch, single-switch layout. Hamilton Beach’s patents index also names 67602A. Its CJ14 guide lists base 67602 and says listed codes may carry letter suffixes, which supports the same operating plan—not identical package contents. The maker marks base 67602 no longer available; its FAQ says that base code lacks a cup, but does not state whether 67602A included one. Keep the suffix exact and its cup status unknown. The other pages’ availability labels and rounded dimensions still differ; none establishes the contents or warranty of a used listing.

Who should shortlist it?

Consider the 67601J if your regular ingredients benefit from a 3-inch feed opening, you can make room for a deeper appliance and side bin, you own a suitable glass, and prompt mesh-brushing is realistic. Compare the HealthSmart 67500J if a shallow footprint matters more and a 2.4-inch chute fits your prep habits. A required pitcher capacity, selectable speeds, a documented quieter mode, or a hands-off cleanup routine points away from this one-speed extractor. Read the Big Mouth preparation and cleanup guide before deciding.

Sources: the exact 67601J product page, manufacturer CJ14 guide, and FAQ. No hands-on extraction or performance testing is claimed.