Last verified against the primary source on Sep 5, 2026.
$1,250–$2,874 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: General Hobart slicer troubleshooting. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 58%9 observed comparables
As of Aug 19, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Stops running mid | medium | not yet verified |
| Automatic mode fails | medium | not yet verified |
| Difficult slicing | medium | not yet verified |
| Poor slice quality | medium | not yet verified |
General Hobart slicer troubleshooting (Parts Town's official guide, brand…
Cost not yet verifiedWon't start: carriage not in "home" position, home switch malfunction…
Cost not yet verifiedStops running mid-use: carriage tray improperly installed or missing…
Cost not yet verifiedAutomatic mode fails: not set to automatic; "auto/man or auto speed…"
Cost not yet verifiedDifficult slicing: dull/worn blade, worn transport bushings or carriage…
Cost not yet verifiedPoor slice quality: "dull slicer knife blade is the biggest culprit…"
Cost not yet verified2812-specific part catalog implies the knife-drive motor and the knife…
Cost not yet verifiedCommon questions
How much does a used Hobart 2812 cost?
Observed listings range roughly $1,250 to $2,874 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-08-19).
What fails on the Hobart 2812?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Stops running mid, Automatic mode fails, Difficult slicing. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Key parts and observed prices
| Part | Part # | Observed price | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knife Sharpener Assembly, Domestic Slicers | 00-873847-00001 | $539.05 | 2026-09-05 |
| Meat Grip Kit | 00-913067 | $296.80 | 2026-09-05 |
| Ball Bearing, Knife Shaft | BB-021-66 | $32.74 | 2026-09-05 |
Prices are point-in-time observations from the linked seller pages, not quotes. Availability and pricing change.
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What fails on the Hobart 2812, and the parts to know
What to test before you buy
- Won't start: cycle the carriage to its home position and press the underside overload reset before assuming a dead motor.
- Slices ragged or uneven: usually a dull or undersized knife — run a full sharpen cycle and re-check before condemning the blade.
- Automatic mode quits: run it in automatic for several strokes (not just manual) to expose an auto-speed sensor fault or a dirty position-sensor vane.
- Hard to slice or drags: worn transport bushings or a dry carriage slide rod (the rod must be lubricated).
Commonly replaced parts (OEM part numbers)
- Poly-V drive belt — 00-438845 (the wear item on the knife drive)
- Pulley kit — 00-937969 (supersedes obsolete sheave 00-439049)
- Slicer knife — 00-439870-00006 or 00-439870-00005 (two blade SKUs list under the 2812; a four-figure part — confirm knife diameter and carriage type first)
- Knife-drive motor — 00-438846-00001 (115/230V)
- Motor start switch — 00-271612-00003 (supersedes obsolete 00-271612-00002)
Before you order a part
- Buy by Hobart part number, not by "model 2812" — parts are shared across the 2000-series and many list under sibling models (2912B, "1000/2000").
- A used unit's electrical parts may already sit on a superseded revision (the current start switch supersedes an obsolete one).
Part numbers and failure points are cross-referenced from the OEM-authorized Parts Town catalog (parts diagram); confirm the exact part against your unit's data/serial tag before ordering, and get a current price quote.
From the research record
- FAILURES: - General Hobart slicer troubleshooting (Parts Town's official guide, brand- wide, not 2812-specific but directly applicable given shared design language): - Won't start: carriage not in "home" position, home switch malfunction, damaged power cord, open circuit/ground-fault, or an overload condition needing a reset via a button underneath the unit.
- REPAIR: - Confirmed OEM parts pricing pulled directly from Hobart 2812's Parts Town catalog page (351 parts listed total): - Knife motor (00-438846-00001, 115/230V, 60Hz): **$707.60** - Knife sharpener assembly (00-873847-00001, domestic slicers): **$534.55** - Sharpener stone service kit (00-439691): $84.13 - Sharpener truing stone (00-478747): $30.33 - M
- VIDEO (00:00:40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hXzLRkyUsY): "instruction manual additional or replacement manuals are"
- VIDEO (00:00:43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hXzLRkyUsY): "additional or replacement manuals are"
- VIDEO (00:00:43 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hXzLRkyUsY): "additional or replacement manuals are available from your local hobart office"
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-05): Knife Sharpener Assembly, Domestic Slicers (00-873847-00001): $539.05 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-873847-00001
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-05): Meat Grip Kit (00-913067): $296.80 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-913067
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-05): Ball Bearing, Knife Shaft (BB-021-66): $32.74 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hobbb-021-66
Sources
- webstaurantstore.comretailer · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- betterdealstoday.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- offerup.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- partstown.comparts-retailer · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- partstown.comparts-retailer · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- Hobart - 2812 Slicer Operationvideo-transcript · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- Hobart sharpening videovideo-transcript · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- Hobart Sales & Service - How to Sharpen a slicervideo-transcript · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- partstown.com part listings (prices observed 2026-09-05)parts-retailer · verified · accessed 2026-09-05
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