This Mixer will blend as little as 4 ounces, or as much as 64 oz., with uniform blending on large or small batches.Vita-Mix is so much more than an ordinary blender. Vita-Mix produces the most incredible smoothies imaginable! Perfect texture. Absolutely no graininess and so completely blended they won't separate for a surprisingly long time. Vita-Mix' makes exceptional pur?es, sauces, soups, salad dressings and many more menu items, including homemade nut butters! (additional oil may need to be added for nut butters) Vita-Mix will also chop small quantities of ingredients from nuts and carrots to soft mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Specifications -5 Year warranty - 2+ peak horsepower -Speeds up to 218 miles per hour -64 oz carafe included -Includes recipe book with 200 recipes -Two speeds -120 Volts 50/60 hz 11.5 amps -14 pounds -1380 Watts - 37,000 Maximum RPM's Dimensions: 20" High 7.25" Wide 8.75" Deep -Heavy-duty 2+ peak horsepower motor engineered for everyday, year after year use -Specially designed clear polycarbonate container pulls the ingredients into the blades for maximum blending efficiency. -All stainless steel enclosed blade assembly with sealed ball bearings. -Blends as little as 4 oz. with the same consistency and quality as a full load. -Metal to metal driver contact for maximum durability. -Rugged construction, yet it can easily be replaced by the user if needed. -Thermally protected motor prevents burnout. -Easy to clean front panel has moisture shielded switches. -Flexible 2 piece thermoplastic lid has a removable plug for adding ingredients while blending.