| FEATURE | HYDRAULIC OIL PRESS | SCREW OIL PRESS |
| Oil Yield | Higher (especially for high-oil seeds), extraction rate up to 95%+ | Medium to high (85-92%), about 6-8% oil remains in the cake |
| Oil Quality | Clean, clear, low impurities, cold press preserves nutrients | Heat from friction (60-120°C / 140-250°F) may affect some nutrients |
| Production Efficiency | Batch processing, works in cycles — suitable for small batches | Continuous processing, can run 24/7 — suitable for large batches |
| Equipment Cost | Medium to high (bigger upfront investment) | Medium to low (good value for money) |
| Operating Cost | Low energy use, less wear and tear | Higher energy use, screw parts need regular replacement |
| Ease of Use | Simple, highly automated, one person can run multiple machines | Simple but requires steady feeding and temperature control |
| Suitable Oilseeds | Sesame, peanut, walnut, olive, almond — high-oil seeds, good for cold pressing | Soybean, canola/rapeseed, cottonseed, peanut — good versatility |
| Floor Space | Small (100-200 sq ft / 10-20 sq m) | Small (100-200 sq ft / 10-20 sq m) |
| Production Capacity | Customized based on the customer's factory scale and target capacity | Customized based on the customer's factory scale and target capacity |