BIGGER SIZE BUT HARDER TO USE

Want to make several batches of cookies at once?
The larger size mixer promises great results and doesn't disappoint. The mixer has more power than the conventional stand mixer and makes quick work of incorporating ingredients.

I found the mixer bowl to be a little hard to handle; it sits precariously on two posts outside the perimeter of the bowl. Getting the bowl nestled in just so took longer than the smaller mixer's twist bowl bottom configuration. The mixer head does not lower into the bowl; instead the bowl rises to meet the beater. i wanted to adjust the head downward slightly for a tighter fit; but the mixer doesn't currently have an adjustment for the top.

The mixer has a larger footprint than the smaller Kitchenaid mixer; and I miss the ease in using the smaller appliance. The mixer has more power but the question is; do you need it?

I think I traded in my BMW for a Suburban. Great mixer, lots of space for big jobs. But for everyday use, I want my smaller Kitchenaid stand mixer back.

I am very happy with my new mixer.It has a nice large bowl and does a great job.Everything from mashed potatoes to bread dough comes out perfect,with no effort on my part! I even tried divinity (which would have killed my hand mixer)and it had no problem at all even after 20 minutes.Best of all it frees me for other things while it does the work.I would recommend it to anyone.

Best Stand Mixer

This 6 quart stand mixer from Kitchen Aid is the best I have ever owned.

It is extremely sturdy, with a huge bowl, and it has been able to handle everything I have thrown at it.

No wobbling, no hesitating, no whining.

I find I spend much less time scraping down the sides of the bowl with this new wider bowl.
The fact that I can adjust the position of the paddle, etc. with one little screw, makes all the difference in the world as to whether my ingredients get mixed together or not.
No more finding flour or cream cheese left on the bottom or corners of the bowl.

The fact that the bowl lifts up to the mixer is something new to me and I love it. My old mixer was a 'flip-top' and I used to worry it would flip right into the next county, if I wasn't careful. No need to worry now! The lever is quick and smooth, and when you lock it into place, you know you are ready (and safe) to go.

I owned an old 5qt Professional KitchenAid for many years and loved it. I was finally able to upgrade to the larger model and so far it is just as amazing as the earlier model with a lot of great features....my favorite being the slow start which prevents flour and other dry ingredients from flying out of the bowl. It is much quieter then the earlier model and as has been the case in the past I am very happy with the KitchenAid line of products.

Mixed opinion

I have had a standard-sized Kitchenaid mixer for over 20 years, and I'm still in love with it. However, I wanted a larger-capacity and higher-power mixer to handle larger batches, so I purchased this one. The motor is very strong, but while it can handle a larger, heavier batch (such as cookie dough), it does so at the expense of the stability of the rest of the machine - it shakes around instead of standing nice and solid. I'm thinking I should have selected a new mixer with the larger capacity, but not so much extra motor - I don't think it's really needed.