i even had the need to take it to work when a commercial unit when down.
i have always used this mixer in a commercial way.i have dreamed for one for years.
i highly recommend this mixer for its intended use - home baking and mixing (not commercial).
pros: nice features, commercial strength, durability, mixing method
when used continuously in a commercial setting the motor seems underpowered and tends to break down.
i have a small commercial stone grinder to grind grain but i use the electrolux dlx grain grinder for smaller jobs.
strengths: very sturdily build; commercial grade power; hefty so it won't exhibit "counter-crawl", all-metal internal construction is a welcome breath of fresh air in a plastic-filled world.
well the long and the short of it is - that my grandmother's machine manufactured 35+ years ago was manufactured as a part of a retail (home) line of a commercial mixer manufacturer called hobart.
figured i could get lots of watts for not a lot difference in price -- was glad for the measurements so i didn't overdo it by going to the real professional models -- this one is just right for home
i love this mixer.i thought i would have to purchase a used commercial mixer to make my bread.now i don't and i am so pleased.
hobart is the world leader in commercial mixers by quite a margin.
the hobart is a true commercial grade mixer but overkill for the occasional home use, not to mention at lease twice the cost.
we hope to start our own bakery in two years and i know we will purchase another viking mixer for our commercial kitchen.cleanup is rather easy - the bowl for the 7 quart mixer is larger than most
i would recommend this mixer to anyone who takes pride in what comes out of their kitchen, whether for commercial purposes or serving friends and family.
it won't set on top of your microwave oven unless you have a big commercial unit -- it's simply too heavy and might cause problems with the microwave.
it's just like the ones that i use in commercial kitchens and cannot wait to get the attachments.
this is not a commercial mixer and couldn't take it.
i have used the pro version in the past in a commercial kitchen.
if you make a lot of cookies i would recommend the next size up or the commercial grade version.
this item is perfect whether you are using commercially or just at home.
i had received a kitchenaid commercial style mixer previously as a gift and returned it, because the quality seemed really poor (the finish had numerous scratches and unfinished areas of metal) and
we were also considering the hb commercial unit, which has nearly twice the power; however, the cost was more than double this one.
1 of course is the bowl size, 7 qts thats a large size for under a commercial use size.
the only option for me and others who actually want to get some work done with a stand mixer seems to be opting for a larger and much more expensive truly commercial grade product (forget about the
for any serious bakers, cake makers, honestly this is the best you can get before you go commercial.
we use this for commercial use so it takes a lot of abuse.
they kept sending the "commercial 5 mixer." in the meantime i have accumulated 2 shoping bags full of baking goods.
proven design, rugged features that have been performing commercially for as long as i can remember.
while this is a "lightweight" unit and not commercial, it does make a nice useable "retro" item for the soda fountain in our 50's room.
i knew i wasn't buying the 200hp commercial version but this household grade machine does a great job.
consider a commercial model if you want to be able to make a real shake.
i suppose i would have to purchase a commercial mixer and probably have to pay big bucks for that.
i just puchased the commercial kitchen aid mixer and i absolutely love it!!
this mixer is commercial grade and very well made.
my mother, a constant baker, bought it way back when it was only available commercially.
the one pictured is kitchenaids's commercial mixer and the mixer that amazon sells and you get is not rated for commercial use.
the photos on the web page showed a mixer that clearly says commercial and comes with the burnished dough hook and beater.
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