This Vita-Mix XL Blade is a key component of the large container on the new Vitamix XL Blender. Combined with the extreme power of the 4.2 HP motor, the XL Blade 15897 handles large and heavy loads with ease. From salsas, meat grinding, emulsifications and more, this blade is the business end of the most capable food processing blender on the market. If your kitchen counts on the XL Blender to serve customers daily, it is a good idea to keep one blade as a backup in the event a replacement is needed on short notice. Designed and patented to work only in the large Vita-Mix XL containers.