To buy a coffee truck in Brazil, start by matching your concept and routes to the chassis: compact city service favors Renault Master, Fiat Ducato, or Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter vans; heavier espresso setups and dual service windows suit Iveco Daily, Kia Bongo, or Hyundai HR with custom box. Set a realistic budget—R$120k–R$300k for a new, fully equipped build; R$70k–R$150k for quality used—and compare reputable encarroçadoras like Truckvan, Food Truck SP, and Italvan by visiting workshops, inspecting welds, electrical looms, and stainless (AISI 304) finishes. Specify a silent power stack: 5–7 kVA inverter generator or 48V LiFePO4 battery + 3–5 kW inverter, 200–300 L potable tank, separate grey tank, triple sink, water heater, and filtration (3M/Everpure). Choose a durable espresso rig (Rancilio/Astoria/La Spaziale two‑group, 20–32 A draw) with matching grinder (Fiorenzato/Mahlkönig), plus 300 L upright fridge and POS with PIX (Stone/PagSeguro). Demand GLP safety (P45 cylinder cage, ventilation, gas detector) or go all‑electric to simplify. Buy via Mercado Livre, OLX, or direct builder, and always test under load: pull 20 back‑to‑back shots, steam continuously, and monitor voltage drop and breaker temps. Plan branding, awnings, LED menu board, and a clean workflow: 90 cm counter height, 50–60 cm aisles, and 1.1 m window.
