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LapLap
The Laps are currently in serious discussion about getting our own. We're stymied by practical concerns regarding which might be the least of a pig to clean (we don't/can't have a dishwasher and loathe washing up). Shame we don't have a garden either as they seem to be an almost ideal source of compost.
Check out the Australian-designed Breville range, designed to be as easy to use and clean as possible.
As you note, ease of both useability and cleaning determine make or break a juicer's long-term utility.
This is a nice looking version but there are several cheaper versions, too:
Professional 800 CollectionŽ Juicer
Commercial grade juicer combining power, innovation, durability and performance for the ultimate in juicing
The Breville 800JE Juice Fountain Elite Juicer has been hailed by users, and retailers as the best juicer in the world. It represents Design excellence as it succeeds in integrating unsurpassed performance, innovation and superb engineering into a package that is simple to use and visually stunning.The Breville Juice Fountain Elite 800JE Juicer is designed for the high end domestic user who is serious about juice, and enjoys having a juicer with power, to juice better than the $3000 juice machines used in juice bars. The Breville 800JE also requires less maintenance, and preforms beautifully with up to a 50% greater juice yield, faster prep and clean-up time, and increased user safety. This home model juicer delivers the power and is unsurpassed in juice extraction from hard and soft fruits and vegetables. With durable Diecast Zinc and Stainless Steel Construction, this robust and visually impressive product is designed to last. The Powerful 1000W Italian made 2-speed motor is fitted with a speed sensor and computer monitoring, and is guaranteed for 3 years. A key to the performance of this product is the centralized 75mm feedtube which delivers whole fruits direct to the centre of the grating disc, enabling the unit to achieve a balanced high speed of 13,000RPM. The result is unsurpassed juice extraction and very dry pulp.
Breville & Sunbeam kitchen tech in Australia have the same owner & designer and subtle differences, so check both. I think Breville gear is for sale in Europe.