Does anyone know if there is a new dishwasher brand that is available with a removable second rack? I need space for tall items like canning pots, canning pressure cookers, and tall, restaurant size, pasta pots.
I think most if not all Bosch dishwashers might suit your needs as there is an accessory called "Sprinkler Head" that you can use instead of a top rack.
It gets attached at the back wall where the water would normally enter the spray arm.
Higher end Mieles offer a cycle for use without upper rack over here.
Must admit though I use my Miele without upper rack from time to time to clean my trash cans.
Just always made sure the middle rack spray would hit the object to be cleaned.
Did not have problems yet.
The Bosches are way cheaper and actually offer more flexibility for that usecase since you can use whatever cycle or option you wish.
I have had 2 Bosch's here in the USA. A 300 and an 800 series and yes the upper racks are removable. They now make you buy the sprinkler head as an option. My first one, the 300 series, it came with it. I think I have only tried it once. In my Kitchen remodels, I installed extra large sinks to handle my larger cookware and bakeware.