KitchenAid Stand Mixer Tilt Head vs Bowl Lift Comparison ~ Stand Mixer Review ~ What's up Wednesday

[@Cope1024]

My wife started out with a tilt head. I got her the Professional 6 for Mother's Day. The tilt head finally conked out. I had planned getting a new tilt head to compliment her Professional 6, but I walked into an estate sale and found a brand new Professional 5 for $125.00

[@micahtawney1]

Really helping out husbands looking for a gift for their wife's! You did a great job breaking things down for the ignorant, or uninformed person

[@BruceBoschek]

We bought both, the bowl-lift for heavy doughs, the tilt-head for smaller amounts. It's a luxury, but we cook a lot and we don't go on vacation. :-)

[@julietteyork3721]

Bruce Boschek I can’t decide which! If you could only pick one, which would you choose?

[@BruceBoschek]

@@julietteyork3721 That's a difficult call. I guess it would depend upon how you plan to use it. We had the bowl-lift machine first and thought that it would be good to have one with smaller bowls. Even with the newer wiper blades you have to stop the machine and wipe down the bowl with a rubber spatula now and then. As it turns out, the tilt-head machine is not that much of an improvement in that regard. The only real difference is the availability of glass bowls for the tilt-head machine. If you shop around the price difference is also minimal. Thinking about it, I would probably prefer the bowl-lift machine. Either way, you cannot go wrong. Both machines will serve you well, I'm sure.

[@julietteyork3721]

Bruce Boschek Thank you

[@francoisona]

Thanks for sharing, Bruce. Like Juliette, I am unsure. I like the idea of mixer that can handle anything I throw at it now and in 5 years time. Right now it's me and my partner. . So right this moment am favouring the Bow lift. It's size does not concern me. I dont my storing it in the floor cabinet (or is it crazy heavy?) My concern about it is its ability to deal with small quantity. You seem to suggest it struggle like Amy says? I like the convenience of the tilt head but am worried the shaking of the head will shorten its life span or that it struggle to make larger amount. You have both so are the ideal person to ask! Please help! (and stay safe in these crazy times!). Thanks Greetings from London, UK.

[@debbiegershenson8336]

Just a sec - I had a bowl lift as my first mixer. I loved it and used it for years and years! My kids grew up on it, and there was nothing it couldn’t do. It was too big for storing on my counter and so I stored it underneath in a cabinet. It was heavy and a pain in the rear to lift up all the time and put it away. It finally broke (it is fixable but I haven’t done that yet-lol) but I was in the middle of a move and I was gifted a new mixer as a housewarming gift. I chose the artisan mixer. Now it sits out on my counter and I use it ALL THE TIME because it is right in front of me! I love seeing it on m y counter because it just makes me happy :). I now use it for more than just baking too. Don’t get me wrong, I still use it to mix cookie and cakes batter and I also knead dough in the artisan and the smaller mixer does fine with regular bread dough. I am also more apt to use the attachments i have, use it for mixing meatloaf, or shredding cooked chicken or even massaging kale for a salad. So maybe this will help you make up your mind. They are both great you will be happy with either. They are just different!

[@sharonsacks2309]

This was fantastic. Thank you so much. it's so hard to find a true unbiased review and I loved how you went through everything. I also loved your husband piping up with those questions as well. He was very respectful and was not taking over. Where do you store all of your mixers? I also like that you don't have the typical KZbin kitchen where the kitchen is the size of my whole house.

[@jacquelyngreen5472]

Ok. I officially love this beautiful lady and her presentation. She puts me in mind of the very beloved Julia Child. This is an extraordinarily well done video.

[@PPWarrior]

There was a part of me that thought that too.... And the other part that said ''She probably high, she's too chill. Like bob ross level of chill XD

[@TheIntlwoman]

I've have KitchenAid for 40 years. I actually bought one of the bowl lift mixers because of the amount of dough involved in a recipe. I didn't want the bowl to spin around when I had heavier bread or pizza recipes. HOWEVER, I returned the bowl lift, because A) I'm a one person household; B) the recipes I make (now) don't require a lot of dough; and C) for the reason Amy stated early on, the amount of room that you have to add ingredients, and also to add/remove the attachments, when you lift the tilt-head vs the tilt-head. Plus, easier to use the tilt-head than struggle with getting the bowl into the frame for "bowl-lift" version.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Yeah sometimes the choice is just down to a person's individual preference or cooking style. I love mixers so I have both LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@Bwyv55]

I just upgraded from a tilt classic to a bowl lift pro 5. I find the bowl lift is much more stable when kneading dough. I actually stripped out the bowl making pizza dough on the tilt once and had to replace the bowl. Also the spiral dough hooks works much better the the C hook on the tilt. I find it pushes the dough down to the bowl instead of climbing the hook.

[@francoisona]

Wow thanks Brad. Does the bowl lift struggle to do small amount like Amy says?

[@njuhmbunwe6701]

Hmm! My bowl lift is shaking alot and I can't even mix dough for bread. So I intend to change it to a tilt. It is driving me crazy! I have to hold the bowl while it mixes. Should have tried it when I bought it that way I would have been able to return it.

[@07chancemoore]

@@njuhmbunwe6701 I will say that the tilt will likely be worse for shaking. At least mine is really bad when making dough. Have to hold it or it goes overboard!

[@Thommadura]

@@njuhmbunwe6701 IF the Dough you are mixing is VERY STIFF - virtually ALL home mixers will shake a lot. The Tilt Heads will actually shake even more and they are LESS powerful than a Bowl Lift as well. REALLY heavy floor based Commercial Mixers sometimes have problems with Stiff doughs as well.

[@kimho5548]

Thanks for teaching me about these mixers, I enjoyed it! Thanks again!

[@judichristopher4604]

Can you still get the GLASS Bowl in with the ARTISTIAN?

[@Rollwithit699]

I love how Eric works with you. Seems like he's a great partner.

[@judichristopher4604]

OKAY Amy... IF you could buy one of these mixers and you have never had one even though you're 68 years old... (yes I'm talking about me)... Which one would you buy...? WAIT... The reason I'm asking ... is I am moving back to Albuquerque, New Mexico (US) to RE-Open my Acting Studio and also have a Mystery Dinner Theatre... (like my little cafe)... NOW I think I should buy one because I need something that will help me make homemade fresh bread (yes I have won Blue Ribbons on them)... but I don't want to do it the old fashion way of kneading it... I'm 68 years old... NOT Old, but smarter ... LOL Thank you so much for making this great video... but I still can't make up my mind... I'm thinking the 600 Pro with the 6 quart... what do you think... but that BIG one that is QUITE... would be so nice.

[@talesfromasadlittlecook9760]

I love the look of the bowl lift, and for whatever reason I think it's so fun to operate the lever!! I have a 5qt tilt head artisan and I bought a pro 600. You're right that it's too big for basic jobs, but I really kind of want to trade in my 5qt tilt head for the pro 500 because I just love how the bowl lifts work.

[@janemartin229]

I've heard that you can't always go by the watts, it's the torque that determines the power. I saw your pan room tour yesterday and was really surprised to see that white bowl-lift mixer on the top shelf considering how heavy they are! If I stored one above my head, I would never use it. My aunt had a special cabinet for hers that lifted up and out to counter level--this was in the 70's and I was in awe because our family was lucky to have a Sunbeam. I have the Pro 600 and hate that noise as well. The 4.5 quart tilt-head really is best for most jobs. Mine is almost 30 years old and works great.

[@randyfritz2094]

I also wouldn't get the glass bowl, due to it chipping or being dropped and breaking. I've seen the glass bowls cracking, chipping on a bake off show.

[@maryriley6163]

I like the bowl lift because it seems sturdier than a tilt head. I have a permanent place for my 5qt bowl-lift Kitchen-Aid so I only have to hitch up a small draft horse to pull it out toward the front of my work space. Just kidding.

[@Danslyric]

I’m getting my niece a Kitchen Aid mixer for Christmas. The closer it gets to Black Friday the more overwhelmed I was becoming. This video was SUPER DUPER helpful. I no longer feel overwhelmed, now I can make an informed decision. Thanks so much!!

[@zulmaortiz9620]

Danslyric, I just ordered one for myself. Just curious...what did you decide on? Ive been breaking my head for two entire days. 😂

[@amiedoll60]

I love my tilt head, it was a lot cheaper than the bowl lifts in my country, but I actually just love the way it operates and it's never missed a beat in the 8 years I've had it. I have empire red, it's gorgeous.

[@judichristopher4604]

I got it... I need the BIG one PRO and the mini one... have you seen the MINI one?

[@suzannetaylor6285]

I inherited a bowl lift from my mom... which I bought for her years ago. She would do do HUGE batches of cookies and breads so it was perfect for her. I never had one Until she passed so I got hers. I don’t do near the quantity but it is a Workhorse... it’s huge, heavy and the bowl & attachments can be tricky to get on and off but I’m never limited to what I can make. Great comparison. I’m happy I have the bowl lift overall

[@kathyfann]

Can you tell us something we can use these for Now that I don’t eat so many sweets Cake’s are rare birthdays and special occasions. I use it for shredding chicken I use it for whip cream I use it for mashing potatoes I use it for mashing pumpkin or cauliflower don’t know really what else she use it for because when I make bread I eat the whole thing over a week and I’ve gained probably at least 4 pounds I have to get it off so I quit making 🍞 I do have a basic Tilt Head in Almond it’s never lacked power.

[@DrDavidma-vv1fm]

Hello 👋,How are you and the weather condition like ?

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT Video... Since this has been 4 years ago... has anything changed?

[@judichristopher4604]

My Question is this... Does a Tilt Head wear out quicker than a Lift head?

[@jenyat]

Hi Amy, I love your videos! Your reviews are helping me to narrow down the stand mixer choice. I want to go with KitchenAid Commercial 8 qt (love the power level and stainless steel paddles) and I plan to purchase an extra 5 qt mixing bowl for smaller batches. Here is my question: it's been more than a year you have featured this model in your review videos...could you please update how do you feel about it? Is it still working good? Have you changed your opinion about this mixer? Many thanks and again, thank you for such a thorough job!

[@mikesavoie4414]

I grew up on the artisan tilt head using it often because it fit right under the counter and was so quick to use, “but” my mother never made homemade bread or stiff doughs, but lots of meringues, cookies and homemade cakes etc. It was very easy to add ingredients and remove the messy paddle. It also was white and never showed the dust of flour on it. I grew up and got a tall pro version in beautiful cobalt blue and it shows every speck of flour on it every time I use it for such and have to totally clean it each time. It was very hard to put on and off the bowl until I got used to it and now I can do it quickly, but I still struggle putting on and off the mixing paddle looking straight down without the tilt angle. It does take up more space, but I love that it is a work horse for stiff doughs. I also love using the very quick batch cheese shredder and or butter shredder attachment. I read that using the tilt version often for stiff doughs can damage eventually the joint of the tilt back version, but not the stationary taller version. My mother had her artesian tilt version around 40-50 years but did not bake homemade bread or rarely made stiff sugar cookie dough. So, it depends on if you are doing many meringues and very rarely stiff bread doughs really, or you are really into making stiff sugar cookie dough and bread dough often enough that it warrants the stronger motor and non-movable head. Having both would be nice but you do have to have the room for it. If I were doing it all over again, I would get white because I don’t remember my mother’s having to be swabbed down for every speck of flour each time of use. The colors are pretty, but definitely more upkeep to keep gleamingly pretty after each use. They are making a more comfortable handle now on the taller versions, that mine does not have. Besides the attachments, they do offer for more money, an optional smaller bowl/shorter whisk combo especially made for the pro line series for those who need to whisk meringues or smaller batches, which I plan to get.

[@Peace-xu8ps]

Thanks for your comment. Will probably get a colored one because of the reason you noted. Want to make sure its clean.

[@ginawiggles918]

I've had an Artisan (motor was always straining and finally gave up the ghost), a K5 bowl lift (loved it but it got to be a bit small) and now have the 7qt Pro bowl lift and it's fabulous. Does double batches of cookies, and breezes through bread dough. I'm taking this mixer with me to heaven.

[@MilkyWhite1]

Was your Artisan able to handle bread dough?

[@ginawiggles918]

@@MilkyWhite1 : The artisan didn't handle bread dough very well. When people ask. I always recommend the bowl lift 7 qt Pro. As an avid home cook I always save up & buy the best quality equipment I can afford. My German-American daddy ( a wonderful cook) taught me well. I miss him every single day of my life.

[@MilkyWhite1]

@@ginawiggles918 That's too bad. I need one that doesn't weigh too much because I can't keep it on my counter.

[@ginawiggles918]

@@MilkyWhite1 :You can certainly get by with a hand-held mixer for making a cake, a batch of cookies, or whipping cream. I can understand the challenge of weight. I'll probably be charged for excess baggage weight if I try to drag my Kitchen aid into heaven. ;-D Btw, KA has recently added a new size to their lineup. It's even smaller than the Artisan. There are probably YT videos comparing the different sizes. If you ARE interested in baking bread but don't want the weight of a stand mixer, I really love my *Zojirushi* bread machine. I have the small one (makes a 1lb loaf) and its so easy and fun. It's also great for making pizza dough. :)

[@rubyoro0]

@@ginawiggles918 Do you have to scrape the sides of your bread maker?

[@hfwilkesjr]

This was sooooo helpful! Thank you so much 😊. I just got my wife the 7qt after watching one of your videos because she’s been making breads and pizzas by hand, she absolutely loves it. I’m looking for an excuse to get a tilt head for smaller jobs and this video really helps! Thanks!

[@purgethemarxists]

Coolest husband award goes to you, sir.

[@bradleycooper5436]

Get a smaller bowl it fits

[@treebear2]

There’s a 3 qt. Bowl that comes with a smaller whip that you can buy to use with the Pro 5 for doing your egg whites so you don’t need a smaller mixer for that reason.

[@kearstinshaw4147]

This is really helpful, thank you 😊 ❤

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

You're welcome 😊 I hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@motherdear3733]

Wouldn't you use a hand mixer for two egg whites anyway? I don't think anyone is the market for a stand mixer is going to be doing tiny batches. Goos to know that the refurbished mixer worked out because I just got one.

[@russ5024]

I have been using a refurbished Artisian mixer for over 12 yrs and have had no issues and it is used frequently have two sets of bowl attachments and 3 bowls

[@kathyfann]

My K- 45 purrs nicer than the new ones it seems. These newer ones have a higher pitch and it’s irritating to me. But that’s just me.

[@DrDavidma-vv1fm]

Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like?

[@paulwharton1850]

Great review - Most helpful. I love all your different thoughts - especially "what we all grew up with...." It's a very powerful thing ! Many thanks......all the way from London.

[@sarsbrooks4813]

GREAT VIDEO - I SAW THE LIFT - BUT MY COUSIN SAID "YOU DON'T NEED THAT ONE - IT'S TOO BIG - AND - IT'S JUST YOU..." - I JUST PURCHASED THE ARTISAN - AT THE SUGGESTION OF A FRIEND - AFTER MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY HAMILTON BEACH HAND MIXER... - IT TOOK THREE AND 1/2 (3 1/2) HRS. TO MIX A SCRATCH CAKE - AND - A BANANA BREAD THAT I'D GIFTED ANOTHER AS A HOUSE WARMING GIFT... - WHY IT TOOK 3 1/2 HRS ? - BC - IT KEPT RUNNING HOT - I SMELLED ELECTRICITY - IMMEDIATELY - SO I HAD TO UNPLUG IT IN ORDER FOR IT TO COOL DOWN... - I WOULD'VE BEEN BETTER OFF MIXING SAID CAKE BY HAND - UGG - !!! -EXCUSE ME - I'M HAVING A CHARLIE BROWN MOMENT - SMH - MY EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE IS - 01/05/21 - ALSO LOOKING FORWARD TO USING IT - AND - THE FIRST THING I'LL DO IT PRAY OVER IT - AND - MAKE ANOTHER CAKE FROM SCRATCH - LOL - AND - SEE HOW LONG THAT TAKES ME... - IJN WE PRAY AMEN AMEN AMEN

[@bickleybear]

I just discovered your channel and love it! This video was VERY helpful in my decision, as was your comparison video with the Hamilton Beach mixer, so thank you for that. I'm trying to upgrade from my (very old, original early 80s) Sunbeam Oster! Lol. Never used, but always wanted a Kitchenaid. Quick question...... can bowl sizes be interchanged with the tilt head mixers? Meaning, if I get a 4.5qt for every day use, but need a 6qt once in a while, can I use it with that mixer?

[@roseannebert9501]

I have a bowl lift kitchen aid and I’ll tell you why I don’t like it. Besides being very heavy to move the worst is getting ingredients in and out of the bowl because of the limited space. Therefore I’m looking for a tilt head!!!

[@judichristopher4604]

"Amen Sista... Amen" I opened up my little cafe because of Martha Stewart!!! Love her.

[@cnnw3929]

Your Commercial 8 is the most versatile of all of them. You can purchase a 5 quart bowl to do smaller quantities, and KitchenAid also makes a 3 quart bowl and Combi-Whip that will fit on the Commercial 8 (I have one). The Ultra Power is great for someone on a limited budget, and it will run all the KitchenAid attachments. However, their power is more limited. All of the mixers in this video would be perfect for the needs of most home cooks, including the 4 1/2 quart Ultra Power. You do have to be careful with stiff dough, however. I would recommend the Commercial 8 for making bread on a regular basis. You need as much power as you can get for a stiffer yeast dough. It is nice when you don't have to pay the high cost of bread at the local grocer.

[@johnnyjimj]

I concur. The pro-line models, of which the Commercial is one (the 6 and 7 qt Professional HD models are the other two and share the exact same mechanical components) are the next best machines in terms of power and quietness, but they're no match next to a vintage 10 quart Hobart if you can find one at a decent price and have the wherewithal to restore it ;-)

[@cnnw3929]

@@johnnyjimj: I agree on the 10 quart Hobarts. I have something similar in an old Berkel, and it's the one I use most often. Try a Hobart or something similar a few times, and there's no going back.

[@Jameson77777]

cnnw3929 do you recommend a kitchenaid commercial 8 over the Kenwood 7qt?

[@Falconlibrary]

Very helpful video. To answer the question of whether or not Martha Stewart uses the bowl lift or not, here's a recent bread dough video where Martha is using...her bowl lift mixer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGO7ZmZqgK6ZrNU&ab_channel=MarthaStewart

[@frankie4979]

Yes, she used a bowl lift mixer. She used 7 cups of flour for her bread dough in that video. She also used a tilt head mixer in most of her videos.

[@patricialally9476]

Amy you answered my questions..great review now I just have to decide had the regular stand mixer for over 30 years and it conked out on me...will have it fixed but would like a back up ..it may be a tilt head for comparison thank you

[@luciadillon9151]

Where do you get it fixed?

[@Elaine-qn7ls]

I left my KA with a friend when I moved to Ecuador. Boy, did I regret not having one. Finally, I had an offer to bring one down for me so I bought a reburbished red Artisan and she, “Poppy” is my righthand girl. I make bread at least twice a week so she has paid for herself twice over. Reliable and beautiful machine. Six cups of flour is about maximum capacity, which is just right for me.

[@AntLive29]

Who is the guy yelling from the audience!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

The peanut gallery aka my husband lol 😆

[@Elizabeth-do3rb]

I have both a tilt head and a bowl lift. I owned a tilt head for 20 years and decided to upgrade to a bowl lift. My tilt head is still going strong! I will say it took me a while to get use to the bowl lift. It wasn't hard but it was different. I loved the power and the bigger bowl. Love the video, it can def help someone make a difficult decision when it comes to choosing a KA mixer. No matter which KA is chosen, you will not be disappointed. Oh, and I agree there is nothing wrong with a refurbished KA. My first Kitchen Aid mixer was a soft pink tilt head and it was refurbished. That was 20 years ago, it saved me money and hasn't died on me yet.

[@DEdwards247]

Where can I get refurbished on ?

[@Elizabeth-do3rb]

⁠@@DEdwards247I purchased mine from an outlet that sold nothing but Kitchen Aid appliances. They had new and refurbished mixers and other appliances. That outlet doesn’t exist anymore 😢 here in Houston.

[@Psych911]

Thanks for this video Amy! You convinced me to buy a bowl lift. I got a great deal on a Pro 500, in white just like yours. I still love my Artisan and it really increased my confidence in baking over the last few years, but the Pro 500 is SO much better for my pizza doughs.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Awesome! You will have fun with it! I bet your pizza is delicious! Thanks for watching!

[@msglorious2real]

Got one today for 100 bucks 😁 barely used

[@japanadventurelife]

my heavy duty KitchenAid from early 90s looks like it's from ww1

[@arceebee3539]

I have 3 broken kitchenaid artisan in my kitchen storage right now so please don’t buy Artisan just get the kitchenaid heavy duty mixer 1.3 HP.

[@CC-kn8gl]

Is it 4.5 quart ? , oh man , I just bought one

[@korgied]

Perhaps you are using them beyond their capacity... 3 failed units really makes me suspect that to be the case. But you didn't specify what you're using them for.

[@MrRoosterfoot]

I have a heavy duty 6.9L that is broken, it’s nice that they can be fixed but it would be nicer if they were built better. Made in America is not synonymies with quality anymore unfortunately.

[@whasumara73]

Hello Amy. I'm new. I just subscribed. Thank you for taking the time to share the information. I have a comment and a question. I don't do much baking, but I'm trying to decide which of the two I should buy in regards to the Classic and the Artisan. My main concern is, will the classic stall if I knead too much dough. I don't know how much dough it is able to knead without stalling. The biggest dough I would knead would be for a large loaf of bread. If the Classic can handle it at 275 Watts, then I would buy that one, but if I need more torque, then I would bug the Artisan since it has 325 Watts. Have you had any experience in stalling motors? Thank you.

[@dercynessa]

I was looking what to buy and got extremely confused so I looked for videos for some help. Happy that I found this because its really helpful. The comparison you've made helped a lot for me to decide which ones are my negotiables lol have a nice day!!! You're awesome 👌 thank you so much!!

[@capstone1073]

I enjoyed your comprehensive comparisons on the mixers. Excellent job! I loved how you caressed your favorite mixer. I have a tilt head that danced off my counter and fell on the floor. The starter switch got jammed. I just ordered a bowl lift as a replacement.

[@disusereuse_ApplianceHealer]

Nice video and information your sharing here, we have a small workshop where we fix them and you can really tell the difference on how they are made inside for different use. Our page shows the inside gears and grease that helps keep things turning:) We enjoy getting the different color variations but sometimes it can be difficult to get the same color parts when needing to replace the planetary so if your buying one just keep that in mind. They can be subbed out for a similar color or something neutral. Kitchen Aid did a good job when they designed these mixers:)

[@cgirl111]

Interesting fact if you're looking for a Kitchenaid mixer - if it has a black speed control knob it's an AC motor and if silver it's a very much quieter DC motor. I bought a bigger than I needed Pro 7 due to it's quiet motor. It's quieter on 6 than the AC models are on 1.

[@judyvg2000]

Thanks for that tip

[@kaceyglitter]

I am quite confusing kitchenaid in bowl lift 5qt has, pro500, professional 5plus, professionals hd and heavy duty 5qt. Do you if it’s the same or different? Thanks

[@laurenindrisie2911]

Kacey K that’s the same problem I’ve been having. I can’t find any differences except in the motor power, I’m guessing as they release newer models, they increase the watts, as some are 315 watts and some are 500, and she mentioned in the video that they have been increasing the power over time with the 5 quart bowl lift models. Thoughts?

[@ChefBill]

I have an Artisan, and use it frequently. How do I convince my GF that I also need a pro lift Kitchenaid?

[@kevinmitchell2358]

Easy, the gears in the pro models are metal and the lower ones are plastic

[@chengliu872]

Perhaps you can wear it out "accidentally😉" and need to replace it.

[@gerriolivieri4852]

I love my classic white tilt head, 325 watt, 5 quart better than my lift bowl. The lift bowl is very awkward when adding ingredients and when removing the bowl with mixes in it. The beater doesn’t raise high enough to get mixture off of it and into the bowl before removing the bowl. You have to tilt the bowl so far to get it out from under the beater that loose mixtures practically spill out of the bowl when removing it. It’s also difficult to get a spatula down in the bowl to make sure everything on the bottom is getting mixed in to a batter. Sometimes dryer ingredients are left at the bottom. The tilt one tilts the beater out and no problem getting your spatula down the sides to scrape the bowl all the way to bottom to make sure all ingredients are mixed properly. The tilt versions are cheaper than the bowl lift versions. If you lock the latch for the tilt mechanism while mixing, the mixer will not bounce.

[@sophiel5202]

Thank you! Idk why so many prefer the bowl lift because I have had a pro 550 for years that even with its huge 8qt bowl, it is such a challenge to scrape the sides. Often times things at the bottom DONT get mixed. Thinking of trading mine in because it’s such a hassle!

[@viciouslyxdelicious]

KitchenAid KitchenAid why do they act like no other brands just

[@lizah3866]

This video has been very helpful as I am looking to replace my Classic Plus that is over 10years old. Works great, but need an upgrade on the wattage.

[@pattiedeville8302]

I wish I had watched this before I bought my bowl lift because it sure doesn’t fit under my cabinet... I’m seriously thinking about cutting the bottom out of my cabinet by my fridge. 😬

[@RizLeBlanc]

Thank you.. great video !

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Thanks!

[@Kt-cn2rq]

I am just staring at that red pro mixer😂. I am use to the bowl lift because of my pastry classes. Which one has the metal attachments? I don't want plastic ones

[@chengliu872]

I am pretty sure that they all use metal attachments.

[@mackbrown1570]

Kitchen aid has a small bowl and whisk (3 qt?) for the bowl lift mixers, perfect for whipping cream or egg whites.

[@pamezzell1088]

So I have a KitchenAid stand mixer. That is a lift bowl. I love using it. The only thing I have issues with is the whisk head that fluffs like egg whites and stuff. Do you know how to adjust the bowl so I can do it without the whisk bending in the bowl?

[@dottieb2862]

I have a white bowl lift exactly like the one in the video. She and I have been together since 1980. She’s never given me a moments trouble. I cannot tell you how many hundreds of pound cakes, cookies, divinity…..I bought at least 4 or 5 for my daughters, daughter-in-law and nieces. I am going to be like an Egyptian and be buried with her, along with my favorite apron and spatula! 😊 .

[@Peace-xu8ps]

Thanks for your video! Funny, just purchased a white used Kitchen Aid mixer. Thought of Martha Stewart too! ❤

[@alessandromonteiro3437]

What is the ranking between professional 5 plus , professional 600 and professional HD?

[@ramencurry6672]

For families, the biggest size is best. If it’s just 2 people, the 5 Quart Artisan is good especially if you plan on making bread or pizza dough

[@AmandaWspoon]

I will be saving for the artison its just me and darling unless its a holiday. Im not likely to be able to lift it where i normally put our appliances if i got bigger ones. My school had tilt heads (I took every class i could that would feed me). I loved them. My only mixer currently is a cheap handheld electrical. I will be checking local pawn shops for a gentally used one. My brother found one early this year and loves it.

[@judykish1481]

I have a bowl lift and have considered the tilt head, but the power and stability of the bowl lift outweighs the change. My only issue with KitchenAid is the noise (screeching - common with both versions), and I wish they would offer the glass and decorative bowls for the bowl lift as they do with the Artisan. Same for colors.

[@DrDavidma-vv1fm]

Hello 👋..Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like?

[@dominguezl6323]

This is by far the worse mixer I have ever used. We bought this for $599 a year ago and had used in for less than one year and the roller stopped turning while the motor is still running. I waited a month to bring into repairs due to Covid and the holidays and the warranty had just expired. They told me this is a known problem and repair cost comes to $400+. Because the warranty expired they are not covering it. What a SCAM!! If this is a known problem, why did they focused on the marketing in selling a colourful and fancy looking mixer to the public instead of engineering a good quality mixer and fixing the inherent problem??? I will never buy another KitchenAid product ever again and will tell everyone I know to do the same. Shame on you kitchenScam!

[@prncfrk]

Thanks for the video. I have the Pro 6 and it has been serving me well for nearly 13 years. Martha Martha Martha💜 I absolutely had to get a KA because of Martha 🤗. My mom had a Oster and my grandma had a Sunbeam which I have in my garage. It hasn’t been used for at least 27 years. I’m really hoping it still works. One of these days I’ll pull it out. 💜❌⭕️💜❌⭕️💜❌⭕️

[@russ5024]

Why is your Grandmother's mixer being kept in the garage? Over time the grease becomes like varnish and freezes up the beater shafts. Is the mixer showing some "scars" showing its age? for a price you can have it restored to have it looking ad working like new! Becoming something you have on your counter with pride.

[@CC-kl4nh]

Picked up the lift at costco on sale. would have preferred the tilt. Not spending anymore money.

[@marekmartinek4103]

Hi, I am looking to purchase stand mixer. Do you think that kitchenaid 5KPM5 can handle 2 kilos of pizza dough 70% hydration in reality? I think the 6 quart is too big for me. Usually I make 1.8 kilo of dough by hand.

[@TheSighphiguy]

are you saying that the smaller ones can sometimes vibrate enough to move themselves? i was considering getting one, but if thats true, ill have to take a hard pass on it. that is completely unacceptable.

[@tagalonggal]

Sigh Phi Guy I have had a tilt head for 25 years and it has never vibrated like that, never moved itself, even when I put extra ingredients in for a double loaf of whole grain bread. The only problem I had with it then was the bread dough creeps up the dough hook. The spiral dough hook with the bowl lift mixers don’t have that problem.

[@yjyjyjthumbtacks]

Mine doesn’t vibrate when mixing. More of the top head lifted up and down while mixing esp. when needing to cream butter which sometimes scares me lol cause spent too much $ and afraid of it breaking. Hahahaha.

[@lonewolf5316]

i have a kitchen aid artisan now. it sucks at doing dough. the dough sticks to the blade like a merry go round. plus the motor sounds like it's straining. plus the thing jumps around all over the counter as the head looks like it wants to pop off🤬 while it's trying to knead the dough. opting in for a pro 6 next month🙂🙃. at 199.99 at a xmas sale one year at walmart can't complain for what there going for now😁. it's only good for cakes cookes brownies ect ect..

[@bcfran3g844]

I bought a 7qt bowl lift to make my fresh milled bread. I use the tilt head for regular baking

[@yagrll]

😢😢😢 AS A SIMGLE MOTHER I REALLY WANT TO GET KITCHENAID 7 QUATER BUT CANT SO EXPENSIVE 😢😢 REALLY NEED ONE

[@jetthelooter]

If you actually use it more than once a year do NOT get a tilt. The tilt joint breaks easy under light to moderate use.

[@sugaabram6726]

Thank you so much. Now I know which one I’m getting for sure. You are an angel girl ❤

[@brianbillings6815]

What about attachments? It's my understanding some attachments don't work with the smaller mixers.

[@PuraVida171]

I Will never buy a tilt head again and a kitchen aid for that matter, the pin come undone if you don’t watch it and the motor is overheating. I have to adjust the screw every time other wise the hook scrap the bottom , not a good machine,

[@lisaspikes4291]

I’ve got an Artisan and a pro, so I’m set!😃

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

Lisa Spikes Same here. 😁

[@mencken8]

It’s not that hard. If the mixer is known to be light / occasional use, get the tilt. Heavy duty or unsure- get the lift design.

[@mikewallace8087]

Note: an electric motor is most efficient at full load amps/watts/ power. It is best to buy a machine that is suited for your actual needs. Buying a bigger brute is okay but it seems people just must have the Big Powerful Mixer. My mother used a Sunbeam Mixmaster Model 12 ...1965 version for our family of six total. It did the job. I have one of those myself and the Kitchenaid Classic 250W version. My wife liked using an electric hand mixer for the three days of her Christmas cookie baking marathon , not using the Kitchenaid. Remember, these machines are not use and toss away. They do need maintenance of changing gear grease and motor brush attention.

[@DanTheBrit]

Can you tell me if the bowl are interchangeable? I have the Mixer KSM7 7QT bowl version that has the DC motor , but wanted to confirm if the bowls and paddles are interchangeable. If so, then I'll probably get the water jacket KN2WJ as I understand that it fits the 6QT bowl mixers.

[@starwyatt8473]

THANKS FOR THE INFO. ALTHOUGH I PREFER A TILT HEAD FOR EASE OF USE, THERE'S ONE DISADVANTAGE THAT YOU NEGLECT TO MENTION. THE BOWL ON A TILT HEAD ALWAYS GET STUCK WHENEVER YOU'RE MIXING A DOUGH (YOU ALMOST NEED A CROW BAR TO RELEASE THE BOWL!). THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE BOWL LIFT SINCE THERE'S NO WAY THE BOWL WILL GET STUCK!

[@jasonestrella7878]

I grew up seen white classic tilt head kitchenaid back in 1997 I saw my mom every day making cookie dough and cakes with it but I personally prefer bowl lifts

[@teressacarpenter9184]

Just a question. How do you get the bowl out of the bowl lift? Do you have to remove the beater with the bowl?

[@thetrillianaire]

This was so so helpful--thank you!!!

[@outdoorsadrenaline]

Thanks Amy! Everything I needed to know to help me make my selection. I appreciate you!

[@msmaddy2]

Where can I get a splash guard for my lift head 5 qt mixer?

[@DrDavidma-vv1fm]

Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you doing today and the weather condition like?

[@maggiedelcamp6320]

What color is your pink artisan?

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Hi Maggie! It is Raspberry Ice. Unfortunately, it is a discontinued color.

[@maggiedelcamp6320]

So so pretty! Life long hot pink fan, so to see a kitchenaid in hot pink-I had to go for it. I just ordered the hibiscus artisan. I already have a Bosch, so I have a workhorse for the big stuff. I wanted a pretty one for my day to day tasks, easier clean up and to pretty up my kitchen. That raspberry ice would never be moved off my counter. 🤩 Thanks for all the great reviews and content. Your videos are like sitting in my super smart friend’s kitchen and getting the scoop!

[@veg7nlif376]

Great Video, and I just want emphasize the point you made in 12:50. If you care about you sanity, buy the one that has a DC MOTOR. AC motors are loud and are less smooth. With this simple choise, you will go from a good mixer to a great one.

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

If either will not fit under your cabinets, then your cabinets are mounted wrong. If your tilt-head is “rocking,” then you need to adjust the head screw until it locks securely. They should not rock.

[@tonisanders6498]

Yeah I bought the one that lifts up and down, I wanted the tilt one, smh

[@Ventura0404]

Remember in the big mixers you can now buy the small mixing bowl attachment and small whisk, I have it and they work

[@darladelrosario3311]

What are the right ones? I just got my pro 5 plus and want some smaller attachments.

[@catalinababy6068]

Can i make two loaves of whole wheat bread in artesian,i just bought one

[@bernicejames1600]

My bowl lift also had the glass bowl and snapping it on was a little scary

[@reneehughes7860]

I just bought the Pro 6qt refurbished and got it for a song. I've wanted one all my life. When my mom passed family members came in and they took what they wanted. One thing they took was my mom's KitchenAid stand mixer. My mom was quite the baker. I learned to bake next to my mom. I quit baking. I'm 66yo now and my granddaughter asked me for a recipe and how to bake a cake. I started baking again after all these years. One day it'll be hers just like my Corningware sets. I just bought her her first recipe cards set and box and sent her some of my faves. A mixer for me is spending a day in the kitchen with my granddaughter baking goodies.

[@DrDavidma-vv1fm]

Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like?

[@randyfritz2094]

I have a bowl lift mixer, my brother bought me in 1986. It has never repaired. I think the bowl lift mixer has more bowl.

[@janesmith7823]

My pro 5 bowl lift mixer fits just perfect under my cabinets...that was a major deciding factor for me. I wanted to be able to store it and use it without pulling it out due to the tilt head. I also read over time due to the weight of the motor in the tilt head that it can become loose and wobbly and can impair some of the functionality of the speeds. I also wanted the higher wattage so the motor wouldn't burn out over time. That being said the tilt head is nice for additional ingredients I just think overall storage/usage/longevity the bowl lift is best for me! Happy baking!!

[@3seasonscable_todd940]

Not sure how long you're hoping it lasts but we've had our Kitchen Aid Classic since 1985 and it's still going strong. No issues with wobbly heads, motor burn out or functionality. These are workhorses no matter what style you get...the last mixer you'll ever buy!

[@CanalVero]

@@3seasonscable_todd940 do you make pizza and bread dough with yours? I make pizza every week, and am having trouble deciding what model to get. I'm worried maybe the artisan won't handle the dough well, now? Thank you

[@cupcakinGAYLE]

@@CanalVerodid you buy one? I bake bread weekly and I’m not sure which one to get.

[@themotherspassport4458]

Thank you for breaking it down!! I’ve been wanting one forever but just am like ugh… what do I want! I only bake for fun but girl I get it when I do.

[@tombauder8489]

I own a tilt head and I love the ease in which you can remove the bowl with out tilting it

[@JH-yk5se]

Mentioning height measurements would be awesome