LELIT MaraX3 PL62X3 Espresso Machine — Heat Exchanger with Paddle Flow Control

For the Enthusiast Who Wants to Master Their Extraction

The LELIT MaraX3 is a prosumer heat exchanger espresso machine, designed for the home barista who wants to control the extraction profile without investing in a dual boiler machine. Its Pagaia lever transforms every cup into an active process.

What Sets It Apart

The Pagaia system, patented by LELIT, is an electronic flow control activated by an ergonomic lever. You modulate the flow in real time during extraction — gentle pre-infusion, progressive pressure ramp-up, slowed-down finish — to adapt each coffee to your grind and roast.

The L58E brew group, proprietary to LELIT, accepts 58mm accessories and offers remarkable thermal stability thanks to the Dual Probe system: two probes read the temperature in parallel for more precise adjustment than a single-probe PID.

Key Specifications

• AISI316L stainless steel heat exchanger — 1.8 L boiler for abundant and sustained steam.
• L58E brew group, 58mm size — mechanical pre-infusion, compatible with 58mm portafilters and baskets.
• Patented Dual Probe PID system with thermosiphon circulation — stable temperature to within a degree from one extraction to the next.
• Pagaia flow control with ergonomic lever — adjustable extraction from pre-infusion to the end of the pour.
• 2.5 L reservoir, silent pump, automatic sleep mode.
• Xmode coffee / Xmode steam selector — three temperature settings (hot, very hot, boiling).
• Dimensions: 255 W × 535 D × 385 H mm. Weight: 18.3 kg.

Daily Use

The heat exchanger allows you to pull an espresso and texture milk in the same sequence, without waiting for a temperature change. The multi-directional anti-scald three-hole steam wand delivers dense, homogeneous milk foam, sufficient for two consecutive cappuccinos.

Details are carefully considered: backlit stainless steel switch, double pump/steam pressure gauge, grated cup warming tray, Zebrano wood finishes on the Pagaia lever, knobs, and tamper.

Who It's For

• The home barista who wants to explore extraction profiling without upgrading to a dual boiler machine.
• The demanding enthusiast who prepares 2 to 6 drinks a day, mainly espressos and milk-based drinks.
• Someone who appreciates meticulous design and noble materials in their kitchen.

Less Suitable For

• The user looking for a one-touch machine for rushed mornings — consult our automatic De'Longhi machines.
• High-volume establishments exceeding 50 coffees per day — consult our commercial range.
• The beginner barista who hasn't yet mastered grinding and dosing: flow control rewards those who already understand the basics of extraction.

Positioning

In the category of prosumer heat exchanger machines from $3,000 to $4,000, the MaraX3 stands out for its integrated electronic flow control — a feature usually reserved for significantly more expensive dual boiler machines.

Included

LELIT58 two-way portafilter with gem-cut smoked oak handle and Coffee Slide spout, LELIT58 filters (1 dose 9-11g, 2 doses 14-18g, 2 doses 18-21g, blind filter) in collaboration with IMS, matching LELIT58 tamper, cup stand, 70 L water softener filter, first cleaning kit, nylon bristle brush, L58E group gasket.

Available Colors

Brushed stainless steel, white, and black. All versions share the same technical specifications and Zebrano wood details (Pagaia lever, knobs, handle, two-way portafilter, tamper).