# Hobart 2812 Parts & Repair Costs: Used-Buy Risk Guide | KitchenRisk

> Hobart 2812: used $1,250–$2,874, OEM part prices, the documented failures that actually cost money, and what to inspect before you buy used.

**Verdict:** inspect

$1,250–$2,874 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: General Hobart slicer troubleshooting. Buy only after inspection.

**Observed used price:** $1,250–$2,874

**Documented failure risks:**
- General Hobart slicer troubleshooting: General Hobart slicer troubleshooting (Parts Town's official guide, brand-
- Won't start: Won't start: carriage not in "home" position, home switch malfunction
- Stops running mid: Stops running mid-use: carriage tray improperly installed or missing;
- Automatic mode fails: Automatic mode fails: not set to automatic; "auto/man or auto speed
- Difficult slicing: Difficult slicing: dull/worn blade, worn transport bushings or carriage
- Poor slice quality: Poor slice quality: "dull slicer knife blade is the biggest culprit
- 2812: 2812-specific part catalog implies the knife-drive motor and the knife

## Sources
- [webstaurantstore.com](https://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/hobart%202812.html) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [betterdealstoday.com](https://betterdealstoday.com/hobart-2812-pre-owned-slicer/) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [offerup.com](https://offerup.com/item/detail/c8bd8a2c-81ee-3d01-8a7c-734d2d7c4c2b) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/cm/resource-center/guides/gd1/hobart-slicer-troubleshooting) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com](https://www.partstown.com/hobart/2812/parts) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [Hobart - 2812 Slicer Operation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hXzLRkyUsY) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [Hobart sharpening video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q01NcEB0Kw0) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [Hobart Sales & Service - How to Sharpen a slicer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdLxW1h00sk) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [partstown.com part listings (prices observed 2026-09-05)](https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-873847-00001) (accessed 2026-09-05)

_Last verified 2026-09-05. Source: KitchenRisk — https://kitchenrisk.com/models/hobart-2812/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._