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VEVOR vs Goodland extractor: honey extractors compared

VEVOR sells adjustable-speed electric spinners and a big manual drum; Goodland (including the Hardin Professional) sells crank and motor models from 2 to 12 frames with stated steel gauge. Here is how they compare.

Updated November 2026 · 7 min read

Honey running from an extractor gate into a stainless mesh strainer
VEVOR 2/4-Frame Electric Extractor, Adjustable StandVEVOR 4/8-Frame Electric Extractor, Adjustable StandVEVOR 4/8-Frame Manual Extractor, Tripod StandGoodland Hardin Professional 2-Frame Manual ExtractorGoodland HE2MOT 2-Frame Motorized Extractor with StandGoodland HE4MAN 4-Frame Manual Extractor with Stand
Photo: Don Hankins, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr
The short version
  • VEVOR lists 140W electric extractors with speed adjustable up to 1300 rpm, in 2/4- and 4/8-frame sizes, plus a 4/8-frame manual model with an adjustable tripod.
  • Goodland lists drum steel more precisely (22-gauge 304 stainless on most models, 16-gauge on the Hardin Professional) and steel gears with sealed bearings.
  • Capacity per spin: VEVOR's larger models hold up to 8 medium or shallow frames; Goodland ranges from 2 frames to the 12-frame HE12MOT.
  • With one to three hives, a 2-frame Goodland or the VEVOR 2/4 covers most harvests. Larger backyard apiaries benefit from 4 to 8 frames per load.

VEVOR vs Goodland extractor is a common decision once you have capped honey to harvest. Both brands sell stainless, top-loading spinners with clear lids, and both offer hand-crank and motorized options. They differ in how much each listing tells you: VEVOR gives motor watts and rpm, Goodland gives steel gauge and grade.

This comparison uses the VEVOR and Goodland listings in our catalogue. We did not spin frames in these extractors; anything about running them comes from maker specs and general extraction practice.

VEVOR

Adjustable-speed electric spinners and a big manual drum

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Goodland Bee Supply

Stated steel gauge, 2- to 12-frame crank and motor models

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VEVOR vs Goodland at a glance

Brand-level comparison from current listings

VEVORGoodland
Electric models✓ 2/4 and 4/8 frame, 140W, up to 1300 rpm✓ HE2MOT (2 frame), HE12MOT (12 frame, 110V)
Motor watts and rpm listed✓ Yes✗ Not listed
Manual models✓ 4/8-frame with tripod stand✓ Hardin 2-frame, HE3MAN, HE4MAN
Steel grade or gauge stated~ Stainless, food grade on manual; grade not listed✓ 22-gauge 304 on most; 16-gauge on Hardin
Gears~ Enclosed gears on manual model✓ Steel gears, sealed bearings
Stand✓ Adjustable stand; tripod 11.8 to 15 in✓ Leg stand included
Clear lid✓ Yes✓ Plexiglass lid
Takes deep, medium and shallow frames✓ Yes, with fewer deeps per load✓ HE2MOT, HE3MAN, HE4MAN list all depths
Gate height listed✗ Not listed✗ Not listed

Source: Hive & Frame catalogue listings, November 2026

ProductFramesDriveMotorMaterialGate
VEVOR 2/4-Frame Electric Extractor, Adjustable Stand2 deep or 4 medium/shallowElectric140W, up to 1300 rpm adjustableStainless steelClear lid, adjustable stand
VEVOR 4/8-Frame Electric Extractor, Adjustable Stand4 deep or 8 medium/shallowElectric140W, up to 1300 rpm adjustableStainless steelClear lid, adjustable stand
VEVOR 4/8-Frame Manual Extractor, Tripod Stand4/8 (shallow, medium, deep)Manual crank—Food-grade stainless (listed)Acrylic lid; stand 11.8-15 in
Goodland Hardin Professional 2-Frame Manual Extractor2Manual crank—16-gauge stainless tankClear Plexiglas top; optional legs included
Goodland HE2MOT 2-Frame Motorized Extractor with Stand2 (deep, medium or shallow)Electric motor—22-gauge 304 stainless drumClear plexiglass lid; stand
Goodland HE4MAN 4-Frame Manual Extractor with Stand4 (deep, medium or shallow)Manual crank—22-gauge food-grade stainlessClear plexiglass lid; 3-leg stand
Goodland HE12MOT 12-Frame Electric Extractor, 110V12Electric, 110V—22-gauge 304 stainless drumClear plexiglass lid; stand included

Specs as listed by the maker or seller; check the listing before you buy.

How many frames does each extractor hold?

Capacity decides how long harvest day takes. Count your capped frames: one medium super holds 10, and two hives with two supers each can mean 40 frames. At 2 frames per load that is 20 loads; at 8 frames per load it is 5.

Frames per load, as listed

Largest listed figure; VEVOR's higher number applies to medium or shallow frames

Goodland HE12MOT (electric)Goodland HE12MOT (electric): 12 frames12 framesVEVOR 4/8 electricVEVOR 4/8 electric: 8 frames8 framesVEVOR 4/8 manualVEVOR 4/8 manual: 8 frames8 framesVEVOR 2/4 electricVEVOR 2/4 electric: 4 frames4 framesGoodland HE4MAN (manual)Goodland HE4MAN (manual): 4 frames4 framesGoodland HE3MAN (manual)Goodland HE3MAN (manual): 3 frames3 framesGoodland HE2MOT (electric)Goodland HE2MOT (electric): 2 frames2 framesGoodland Hardin 2-frame (manual)Goodland Hardin 2-frame (manual): 2 frames2 frames
Source: Hive & Frame catalogue listings, November 2026

Read VEVOR's sizes as two numbers: the 2/4 takes 2 deep frames or up to 4 medium or shallow frames, and the 4/8 takes 4 deeps or 8 mediums. The 2/4 listing gives the frame sizes it fits: deep 18.9 x 9 in and medium 18.9 x 6.3 in. Its title and bullets word the medium count differently, so check the variant. Goodland lists its 2-, 3- and 4-frame models as taking deep, medium or shallow frames at the stated count.

Honey yield and profit calculatorEstimate how many pounds and jars your hives might give, so you can size the extractor to the harvest.

Electric or hand crank?

A motor saves your arm and lets you uncap the next batch while the drum spins. VEVOR's electric models list 140W with speed adjustable up to 1300 rpm, so you can start slow and build up. Goodland's HE2MOT lists a motor and reinforced steel gears but no watts or rpm; the HE12MOT lists 110V. Hand-crank models have fewer parts to fail and need no outlet, which suits a garage or a shared club extractor.

  • Electric: VEVOR 2/4 or 4/8, Goodland HE2MOT for small batches, HE12MOT for sideline volumes.
  • Manual: Goodland Hardin 2-frame, HE3MAN or HE4MAN; VEVOR 4/8 manual for bigger loads without a motor.

For a deeper look at the trade-off, see manual vs electric honey extractor.

Does steel gauge matter?

In sheet metal, a lower gauge number means thicker steel. Goodland's Hardin Professional lists a 16-gauge stainless tank; its HE2MOT, HE3MAN, HE4MAN and HE12MOT list 22-gauge drums, and several specify 304 stainless. VEVOR lists stainless steel and, on the manual model, food-grade stainless, but no gauge or grade in our data. Thicker walls resist dents and wobble; a stated grade tells you what you are buying. If grade matters to you, ask the seller before ordering.

Gears and bearings take the load when a drum is out of balance. Goodland lists steel gears with sealed bearings on its models. VEVOR's manual extractor lists enclosed gears that keep honey clean.

Extractor bundles: Goodland's harvest kits

Goodland also sells its 2-frame manual extractor inside bundles, which VEVOR does not in our catalogue. If you are buying everything for a first harvest, these can save separate orders:

  • Beginner Tool Kit with 2-Frame Extractor: the HE2MAN plus an 11-inch smoker, J-hook hive tool, uncapping roller and knife, frame grip and bee brush.
  • Super Kit with 2-Frame Extractor and Tools: adds one super with 10 wooden frames and wax-coated foundation; listed for 1 to 10 hives.
  • Super Kit x2 with 2-Frame Extractor: two unassembled pine supers with 20 frames, a plastic queen excluder and tools. The title mentions deep frames for supers, so check sizes.

How to run either extractor well

  1. Harvest capped frames

    Extract frames that are mostly capped; uncapped nectar can be too wet. A refractometer confirms moisture; see honey refractometers.

  2. Set the extractor at bucket height

    Neither brand lists gate height here, so measure before harvest day. VEVOR's tripod adjusts from 11.8 to 15 in; plan a stand or block if your bucket will not fit under the gate.

  3. Balance the load

    Load frames of similar weight opposite each other to cut wobble, especially in 2-frame drums.

  4. Start slow, then speed up

    Spin gently first so heavy new comb does not blow out, then increase speed. Variable speed on the VEVOR electrics makes this easy.

  5. Flip and finish

    In drums that spin one face at a time, spin each side, flip, and repeat.

  6. Strain and clean

    Run honey through a double sieve into a bottling bucket and wash the drum with warm water before honey hardens.

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Honey frame resting on an uncapping tank with a stainless grid
Uncap over a tank and load frames of similar weight opposite each other.Photo: mellifera.ch, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying a 2-frame extractor for six hives, then spending a weekend cranking.
  • Spinning new comb at full speed on the first pass.
  • Running an unbalanced load in a light drum.
  • Assuming any stainless listing is 304 grade without checking.
  • Extracting frames with lots of uncapped cells.

Other options worth a look

These extractors from other brands fill gaps in the line-up: VIVO's electric 4/8-frame model lists a gate 17.2 in off the floor so a 5-gallon bucket fits beneath; Harvest Lane Honey makes a compact 2-frame unit; AIZYR's 4-frame manual has adjustable legs; and TsoLay's 4-frame electric lists a 140W motor at about 370 rpm.

Rankings live in best honey extractors, best electric extractors and best manual extractors. Browse everything for harvest day in honey harvest, or plan sales with the selling honey hub.

Full review: the VEVOR honey extractor review.

Verdict

Choose VEVOR if you want adjustable-speed electric extraction with stated watts and rpm, or a big manual drum (the 4/8 manual holds up to 8 medium frames). It suits backyard apiaries of three or more hives.

Choose Goodland if you value a stated steel gauge and grade, steel gears with sealed bearings, and a clear upgrade path from the Hardin 2-frame through 3- and 4-frame crank models to the 12-frame HE12MOT. Its 2-frame models suit one to three hives.

How we chose

We compared VEVOR and Goodland extractor listings in our catalogue by frame capacity, drive, motor and speed, drum steel, gears, lid and stand. We did not spin honey in these extractors, and we show no scores or prices.

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Questions

VEVOR vs Goodland extractor: which is better for a beginner?
With one to three hives, a Goodland 2-frame (the Hardin Professional or HE2MOT) or the VEVOR 2/4 electric handles most harvests. Choose by whether you want a crank or a motor.
How many frames should a hobby extractor hold?
Count your capped frames per harvest. Two to four frames per load works for one to three hives; four to eight saves hours once you have more supers.
What does 22-gauge stainless mean on Goodland extractors?
Gauge is a sheet-thickness scale where lower numbers are thicker. Goodland lists 22-gauge drums on most models and a 16-gauge tank on the Hardin Professional; several listings also state 304 stainless.
Can the VEVOR extractor spin deep frames?
Yes. The 2/4 takes 2 deep frames and the 4/8 takes 4 deep frames per load; the higher numbers apply to medium or shallow frames.
Do you need an electric honey extractor?
No. Hand-crank models work well for small harvests. A motor helps once you extract many supers or want to uncap while the drum spins.
When is honey ready to extract?
When frames are mostly capped. Uncapped nectar may be too wet and can ferment; a refractometer reading confirms moisture before you extract.

Sources

  1. USDA AMS, Extracted Honey Grades and Standards