KitchenAid Stand Mixer Comparison
KitchenAid Stand Mixer Comparison
With so many KitchenAid Stand Mixers available, how do you choose the one that's right for your kitchen? Below is a summary of our best selling Professional mixers designed for commercial kitchens.
Sizes, power, features and benefits below.
KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer
Largest Capacity
DC Motor
NSF Certified
Safety Guard
Bowl Lift
KitchenAid Heavy Duty Stand Mixer
6.9l capacity
DC Motor
No NSF
No Safety Guard
Bowl Lift
KitchenAid K5 Heavy Duty Stand Mixer
Medium Capacity
AC Motor
Bowl Lift
Die-Cast Body
KitchenAid K45 Classic Stand Mixer
Classic Design
Smaller Capacity
Easy to move
Tilt-Head Design
Model
M&C Item Number
KA Item Number
NSF Certified
Bowl Size (Litres)
Wattage (W)
Motor type
Horse power
Voltage (V)
Electrical connection rating (W)
Frequency (Hz)
Max. rotation speed (rpm)
Min. rotation speed (rpm)
Max Quantity of Flour (Kg)
Body material
Length of cable (cm)
Electrical speed control present
Product Height (mm)
Width of product (mm)
Depth of product (mm)
Packaging Height (mm)
Packaging Width (mm)
Packaging Depth (mm)
Net weight (kg)
Material of mixing bowl
Gross weight (kg)
Pie crust: kg of flour
Max Quantity of Egg White
Max Quantity of Whipped Cream (L)
Max quantity of Cake (Kg)
Bread dough (stiff yeast dough = 55% Absorbtion ratio) 2
Max Quantity of Mashed Potatoi (kg)
Max quantity of Cookies (standard 5.1 cm - 2 inch cookie)
Plug type
KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer
12846-XX
5KSM7990X
Yes
6.9
325
DC (Direct Current)
1.3
220-240
325
50/60
200
40
2.2
Zinc
120
Yes
419
287
370
500
345
440
13
Stainless steel
16.66
1.15
19
1.9
4.5
3.8
3.6
168
UK
KitchenAid Heavy Duty Stand Mixer
12847-XX
5KSM7591X
No
6.9
500
DC (Direct Current)
1.3
220-240
500
50/60
200
40
2.2
Zinc
120
Yes
419
287
371
495
330
430
13.5
Stainless steel
14.66
1.15
19
1.9
4.5
3.8
3.6
168
UK
KitchenAid K5 Heavy Duty Stand Mixer
12848-XX
5KPM5
No
4.8
315
AC (Alternating current)
0.26
220-240
315
50/60
265
60
1
Die-cast
140
Yes
411
338
264
490
390
310
12
Stainless steel
13.4
0.5
12
1
2.7
2
2.7
108
UK
KitchenAid K45 Classic Stand Mixer
12849-XX
5K45SS
No
4.3
275
AC (Alternating current)
0.26
220-240
275
50/60
220
58
0.9
Zinc
115
Yes
353
358
221
413
406
273
10.5
Stainless steel
11.5
0.5
12
1
2.5
1.7
2.9
81
UK
DC vs AC Motor
Generally, a DC motor is more expensive than an AC motor. However, it has advantages that can be useful for certain tasks.
In a stand mixer, a DC motor provides excellent speed control. It makes the mixer run at a consistent speed even when its load becomes denser like when kneading dough.
It doesn’t stall or jerk, and it does not get hot only warm. That is why some people are saying that the DC mixers run more smoothly and is much, much quieter.
It is also able to take extended kneading without getting hot or straining.
Bowl Size
The table above can give you an idea of what quantity of dough, cake mix etc the mixer can produce in a single batch. Overfilling the bowl will not only cause ingredients to spill but will also not produce a consistent end product.
NSF Certification
Tested by NSF, one of today’s most respected independent product testing organisations. Certified products comply with the strict standards imposed for public health protection. From product testing and material analyses to unannounced plant inspections, every aspect is thoroughly evaluated.
Bowl Lift Vs Tilt Head
Tilt head mixers offer a number of advantages over bowl lift versions, such as being more compact, easier to change accessories and faster to remove and replace bowls. But one big disadvantage plagues them when it comes to durability. Tilt head mixers will often wobble, vibrate or bob more when mixing, causing durability issues.
Therefore, Bowl Lift configurations are found on the larger more powerful machines, where both performance and durability matter.