kitchenaid stand mixers

[lovetocamp]

Need some info on the pro series versus the artisan stand mixer. How long have you had yours and would you buy again? Thanks for any input.

[FabAbs]

I have the Kitchenaid Heavy Duty 5 quart stand mixer and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. My husband bought it for me about 20 years ago and it works just as great as the day I got it.

My mixer has a bowl lift not a tiltback head like the Artisian. I use it almost everyday for everything from dough to potatoes, I love to bake and it's perfect for it.

I absolutely would buy it again!!! As a matter of fact our daughter got her first apartment last September and for Christmas we bought her the Kitchenaid 6 quart stand mixer from Costco for $279 and she LOVES it as well!!!

Which ever one you decide on you will not be disappointed with it.

... Cheryl

[lovetocamp]

Thanks for info. I really want to buy this mixer. Thanks again

[lvnascar]

I received the Artisan mixer when I was married 21 years ago. I use the mixer at least once a week, and it still works just as good as the day I received it. My mother has had her mixer even longer, I would say that hers is around 30 years old, and she has never had a problem with hers either.

[chefkate]

I have both the Artisan and the Pro. What can I say, I am in the kitchen A LOT!

The Pro is the one I keep out & handy. The Artisan is in the basement kitchen. When I am in super-baking mode I bring the A upstairs and have both going. They both perform very well. I wish the Pro had a tilting head. But the Pro is better for....bigger batches of cookies!

But the Cuisinart looks so slick I want that one too!

[bostonwendy]

I have the artisan in white (matches my kitchen) and LOVE it. it stays out on my counter because i use it constantly and its very nice looking, too. i can make a batch of 6 dozen cookies no problem. i also use the slicer attachment pretty frequently. recently, i have talked myself OUT of buying the ice cream maker attachment at least a half dozen times, lol. just what i need, homemade ice cream anytime.

[Shadowpup]

I've had the Pro for fifteen years now; it goes through periods of light and heavy use. I'd definitely buy one again!

[lovetocamp]

Originally Posted by chefkate

I have both the Artisan and the Pro. What can I say, I am in the kitchen A LOT!

The Pro is the one I keep out & handy. The Artisan is in the basement kitchen. When I am in super-baking mode I bring the A upstairs and have both going. They both perform very well. I wish the Pro had a tilting head. But the Pro is better for....bigger batches of cookies!

But the Cuisinart looks so slick I want that one too!

I was thinking I might like the tilting head better. How is it getting the beaters out without tilting on the pro? Is it messy?
Thanks

[lovetocamp]

Thanks everyone for all the info. Really helpful. Sounds like either one is going to be a good pick. Thanks again

[FabAbs]

I don't find it messy to take the beater, whip or dough hook off, the bowl lowers about 2 1/2 inches so there is plenty of room to take it off and scrap it with a spatula.

...Cheryl