Last verified against the primary source on Sep 7, 2026.
Hobart 2712: documented failure points, real repair-part prices for buyers and owners.
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As of Not yet verifiedWhat can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Drive motor | high | not yet verified |
| Knife sharpener / carriage | medium | not yet verified |
A Hobart-slicer parts/repair guide flags reduced or failed motor start as a core Hobart slicer performance issue -- the same failure family documented as the single most expensive OEM part on the shared 2712/2812/2912 platform.
Cost not yet verifiedParts Town's Hobart slicer troubleshooting guide lists worn sharpener stones and loose sharpener mounting pins as the leading causes of poor slice quality, alongside a dull blade.
Cost not yet verifiedCommon questions
What fails on the Hobart 2712?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Drive motor, Knife sharpener / carriage. 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 fits 2712/2612GC/2912C | 00-873847-00001 | $539.05 | 2026-09-07 |
| Knife Shaft and Bearing Assembly | 00-438915-00002 | $519.64 | 2026-09-07 |
Prices are point-in-time observations from the linked seller pages, not quotes. Availability and pricing change.
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From the research record
- MARKET CONTEXT (2 listings, 2026-09-07, not a published range): $3,250, $3,495. Needs 3+ comps.
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-07): Knife Sharpener Assembly, Domestic Slicers fits 2712/2612GC/2912C (00-873847-00001): $539.05 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-873847-00001
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-07): Knife Shaft and Bearing Assembly (00-438915-00002): $519.64 https://www.partstown.com/hobart/hob00-438915-00002
- RISK (2026-09-07): Drive motor [high]: A Hobart-slicer parts/repair guide flags reduced or failed motor start as a core Hobart slicer performance issue -- the same failure family documented as the single most expensive OEM part on the shared 2712/2812/2912 platform. "The performance of your Hobart slicer suffers when its motor does not start or operates with reduced power." https://partsfe.com/blog/post/how-to-fix-hobart-slicer-parts-common-issues
- RISK (2026-09-07): Knife sharpener / carriage [medium]: Parts Town's Hobart slicer troubleshooting guide lists worn sharpener stones and loose sharpener mounting pins as the leading causes of poor slice quality, alongside a dull blade. "A dull slicer knife blade is the biggest culprit behind poorly sliced meat." https://www.partstown.com/cm/resource-center/guides/gd1/hobart-slicer-troubleshooting
Sources
- partsfe.com (owner review / troubleshooting)owner-review · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- partstown.com (owner review / troubleshooting)owner-review · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- fsesd.com used listings (asking price)marketplace-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- fsesd.com used listings (asking price)marketplace-aggregator · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- partstown.com parts priceparts-retailer · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
- partstown.com parts priceparts-retailer · verified · accessed 2026-09-07
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