The Zanolli Augusto PR E EM and the Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN are the two electric rotating deck pizza ovens in our catalogue, and two of the models most requested by the pizzerias that contact us. They aim for the same thing: turning out a lot of pizzas without the pizzaiolo having to rotate them with the peel. The Alpha AO140/1TSN costs €15,000 (10 pizzas Ø 35 cm, Napoli kit included), the Augusto PR E EM costs €19,500 (12 pizzas Ø 30 cm).
This page puts the two ovens side by side: price, price per pizza slot, payback time, power consumption, dimensions and installation.
| Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN | Zanolli Augusto PR E EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €15,000 (Napoli kit included) | €19,500 (open base on wheels included) |
| Capacity | 10 pizzas Ø 35 cm | 12 pizzas Ø 30 cm |
| Price per pizza slot | €1,500 | €1,625 |
| Rotating deck | Ø 140 cm | Ø 130 cm, in refractory ceramic or biscotto di Sorrento |
| Maximum temperature | 450 °C with the Napoli kit | 500 °C, reached in 80 minutes |
| Stated output | over 100 pizzas/hour | not stated |
| Overall dimensions (W x D x H) | 169 x 174 x 170 cm | 191 x 205 x 220 cm |
| Maximum power | 23 kW | 27 kW |
| Average absorption | not stated | 13.6 kW |
| Power supply | 400 V three-phase | 400 V |
| Weight | 653 kg | 500 kg |
Configure the Alpha AO140/1TSN · Configure the Augusto PR E EM
Two rotating deck ovens, two styles
The principle is the same: the deck turns, each pizza passes back in front of the mouth at regular intervals, and you always load and unload at the same spot. Baking stays even when the pace picks up, and the station can be handed to a less experienced person.
The difference shows first in the dining room.
The Augusto takes the shape of a Neapolitan wood-fired oven: a dome, available in bronze or white at no extra cost, and in red, blue or gold to order, set on a base with a granite shelf. The controls are hidden behind a sliding door. It is an oven you install in full view of your customers.
The Alpha has a modern steel design with a touchscreen on the front. Its front panel can be ordered in black, red or another colour.
Rotation settings
- Alpha: two programmable speeds, two customisable speeds, reversal of direction and deck stop, all from the touchscreen.
- Augusto PR E EM: 5 baking programmes. For each one, you set the time, the temperature, the deck speed during baking and its speed during loading. The oven connects to the network and can be controlled remotely.
Do both ovens make Neapolitan pizza?
Yes, but they get there in different ways.
The Augusto is certified by the AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana). It reaches 500 °C, its chamber is fully lined with refractory ceramic, and you choose the deck when ordering: biscotto di Sorrento for baking above 400 °C, refractory ceramic for baking below. A Neapolitan pizza bakes in about 90 seconds.
The Alpha is a versatile oven. The Napoli kit, already included in our €15,000 price, adds a special high-temperature stone and reinforced heating elements that take the chamber to 450 °C.
On both ovens, the top and the deck are adjusted separately, from 0 to 100%: the same oven bakes a Neapolitan pizza, then a classic pizza at a lower temperature.
To understand what the certification covers, read What is the AVPN?
Price and price per pizza slot
The Alpha AO140/1TSN costs €4,500 less than the Augusto PR E EM.
The Augusto bakes 2 more pizzas, but at Ø 30 cm instead of Ø 35 cm. Relative to capacity:
- Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN: €1,500 per slot;
- Zanolli Augusto PR E EM: €1,625 per slot.
In terms of surface area, the Alpha's 10 pizzas of 35 cm add up to about 9,600 cm², against 8,500 cm² for the Augusto's 12 pizzas of 30 cm. If your menu is in 33 or 35 cm, the Alpha bakes more dough on every turn, for less money.
Options to plan for
| Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN | Zanolli Augusto PR E EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Fume extraction | hood with motor €2,980 instead of €3,730, or without motor €2,400 instead of €3,010 | 15 cm connection to your extraction system |
| Stand | on castors, wheel cover €470 | open base on wheels included, closed on 3 sides €1,600, with doors €2,060 |
| Customisation | black or red front €770, other colour €1,070 | bronze or white dome at no extra cost, other colours to order |
| Accessories | peel holder €180, cloud connection €420 | retractable peel holder with accessories €1,500 |
Budget examples: an Alpha AO140/1TSN with its motorised hood comes to €17,980, still €1,520 less than the Augusto PR E EM on its own. An Augusto PR E EM with a base closed on 3 sides comes to €21,100, not counting the extraction system.
In both cases, indoors, the oven must be connected to an extraction system. The requirements depend on your premises and on the regulations in your country: have your installer approve the installation before ordering.
No VAT to advance
Both ovens are shipped from Italy. If your pizzeria is established in another European Union country and has a valid intra-community VAT number, you are not charged Italian VAT: no VAT to advance. Customers established in, or delivered to, Italy pay Italian VAT. Transport is quoted according to the delivery address.
How long does each oven take to pay for itself?
Divide the price of the oven by the margin you make on each pizza. With a margin of €5 per pizza and 80 pizzas per service, for a pizzeria open six days a week:
| Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN | Zanolli Augusto PR E EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Oven price | €15,000 | €19,500 |
| Pizzas to sell to pay back the oven | 3,000 | 3,900 |
| Number of services | about 38 | about 49 |
| Duration | about 6 weeks | about 8 weeks |
The €4,500 difference represents 900 pizzas, or about 11 services, two weeks of work.
This example is deliberately simplified: it takes no account of options, transport or electricity. The detailed calculation for the Alpha, with the hood and a cautious assumption of €2 net margin, is in Cuppone Alpha: how long does the oven take to pay for itself?
Electrical power and consumption
Both ovens connect to 400 V. Maximum power is 23 kW for the Alpha AO140/1TSN and 27 kW for the Augusto PR E EM. This is the figure to give your electrician to check your supply contract and your electrical panel: with 4 kW less, the Alpha is easier to connect.
Each oven has its own strengths for keeping the bill down:
- the Alpha lets you set a consumption cap in kWh, has an ECO mode for quiet periods and a timer that switches the oven on automatically before you arrive;
- the Augusto is fitted with the Air Trap System, a patented system that creates a barrier of hot air in front of the mouth: Zanolli states 20% lower consumption over an 8-hour day, and up to 30% beyond that, compared with a dome oven without it.
Dimensions and installation
This is often where the choice is made.
| Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN | Zanolli Augusto PR E EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 169 x 174 cm | 191 x 205 cm |
| Height | 170 cm | 220 cm |
| Weight | 653 kg | 500 kg |
| Access | tilted on delivery, goes through a door 80 cm wide and 197 cm high | access to be checked with us |
The Alpha takes up about 0.9 m² less floor space and is 50 cm lower. It is designed to fit through a standard 80 cm door.
The Augusto PR E EM needs more space and a ceiling height of at least 2.20 m, granite shelf included (it extends 45 cm in front of the mouth). Send us the dimensions of your doors and corridors: we check with Zanolli how to get it in.
In every case, give us the full address and access details with your quote request: the feasibility of transport depends on it. The details are explained in Professional pizza oven delivery in Europe and internationally.
Alpha AO140/1TSN or Augusto PR E EM: our advice
Choose the Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN if you want the best price per slot, 35 cm pizzas, a stated output of over 100 pizzas per hour, or if your premises are hard to access or have a low ceiling. It is the more profitable choice of the two: €4,500 less, and about two weeks less to pay it back.
Choose the Zanolli Augusto PR E EM if the look of a dome oven matters in your dining room, if you want an AVPN-certified oven that reaches 500 °C, or if your menu is in 30 cm and 12 slots serve you better than 10.
To size your oven correctly, read What pizza oven capacity should you choose for your production volume?
All the figures for both ranges are detailed in Cuppone Alpha (formerly Giotto): price, dimensions, power consumption and output and Zanolli Augusto (AVGVSTO): price, dimensions and power consumption of the 6E, 9E and PR ovens.
Get a quote
The configurator shows the price of your oven with its options. You then receive a written quote, including the transport cost to your address.
- Configure the Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN (10 pizzas)
- Configure the Zanolli Augusto PR E EM (12 pizzas)
- See the full Cuppone Alpha page
- See the full Zanolli Augusto page
FAQ
What is the difference between the Zanolli Augusto PR and the Cuppone Alpha AO140?
Both are electric rotating deck pizza ovens. The Alpha AO140/1TSN (formerly Giotto GT 140) has a modern steel design and bakes 10 pizzas Ø 35 cm. The Augusto PR E EM takes the shape of a Neapolitan dome oven and bakes 12 pizzas Ø 30 cm. The Alpha costs €15,000, the Augusto PR E EM €19,500.
What is the price of the Zanolli Augusto PR and the Cuppone Alpha AO140?
The Cuppone Alpha AO140/1TSN costs €15,000, Napoli kit included. The Zanolli Augusto PR E EM costs €19,500, open base on wheels included. Both prices exclude options and transport.
Which one has the best price per slot?
The Alpha AO140/1TSN works out at €1,500 per slot (10 pizzas Ø 35 cm), the Augusto PR E EM at €1,625 per slot (12 pizzas Ø 30 cm). The Alpha also bakes more pizza surface on every turn: about 9,600 cm² against 8,500 cm².
How long do the Alpha AO140 and the Augusto PR take to pay for themselves?
With a margin of €5 per pizza and 80 pizzas per service, six days a week, the Alpha AO140/1TSN is paid back after 3,000 pizzas (about 38 services, 6 weeks) and the Augusto PR E EM after 3,900 pizzas (about 49 services, 8 weeks). This simplified calculation does not include options, transport or electricity.
Do both ovens make Neapolitan pizza?
Yes. The Augusto is certified by the AVPN, reaches 500 °C and can be fitted with a biscotto di Sorrento deck. The Alpha is a versatile oven that reaches 450 °C thanks to the Napoli kit (high-temperature stone and reinforced heating elements), included in our price.
Which oven needs the least electrical power?
The Alpha AO140/1TSN: 23 kW maximum, against 27 kW for the Augusto PR E EM, both at 400 V. At maximum power during a 5-hour service, 80 pizzas and €0.20 per kWh, electricity costs at most €0.29 per pizza with the Alpha and €0.34 with the Augusto. Both use considerably less once hot.
Which oven takes up the least space?
The Alpha AO140/1TSN measures 169 x 174 cm on the floor and 170 cm high, and goes through a door 80 cm wide once tilted. The Augusto PR E EM measures 191 x 205 cm on the floor and 220 cm high: check your ceiling height and access.
Should you choose the Alpha AO140 or the Augusto PR?
The Alpha AO140/1TSN suits you if you want the best price per slot, 35 cm pizzas, over 100 pizzas per hour or an oven that fits through a standard door. The Augusto PR E EM suits you if you want the look of a dome oven, AVPN certification and 500 °C, or 12 slots for 30 cm pizzas.
