Reviewer: Benjamin M
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: We bake. And bake. And bake. And bake! And as a result, we have killed two (2) Kitchenaid Pro 600 Series mixers. The first one bit it within a year of purchase; the second one lasted 6 years or so. We needed something much stronger and that could be used for double bread dough batches with impunity.If you are just getting into the world of commercial bread dough mixers, you need to learn about absorption ratio. This is the ratio of water weight to flour weight. Ignoring this is what can kill a mixer, and a mixer is simply not a professional mixer if they do not provide a capacity chart that tells you exactly how much dough you can use at what AR ratio. I’ve attached the capacity chart for the SP08 to this review, and you’ll notice it can handle anywhere from 2lbs at 40% to 5lbs at 65%. A typical milk bread (fluffy) might be 70%, while a sourdough might be 60-65%. This means it can perfectly handle a double batch at our house within that capacity chart. If you need more capacity, you may need a different mixer on that chart.And handle it it does. This thing is a prehistoric beast of a mixer; coming from the olden times and the primordial ooze to absolutely demolish your mixing needs. Milk bread comes together incredibly fast (see video); sourdough is a non-issue. We made 1pt of whipped cream, which showed it can be delicate too. The paddle, globe whisk, and dough hook are all first-rate.The key point is that having the ability to over-handle the dough has resulted in actually better breads. Because this mixer is so good at incorporating, we don’t have to add additional flour or stop the process at all. This has resulted in better surface textures in our bakes; a side effect I hadn’t expected.In the photos, it is next to a 30 year old Hobart-made 5qt Kitchenaid. It’s not going to be inconspicuous. However, because it is planetary geared, it is actually quieter than the little 5qt. Welllll, not quite. The mixing timer has an incredibly loud beep when complete, so keep that in mind if you are mixing late at night.The flour shield arrived broken. I fixed it with glue; we never use it anyway and have had no issues with thrown ingredients.My only reservation regards the warranty. Apparently, Globe will not warranty this machine if used in a home environment as opposed to commercially. I imagine they would stand behind their products if they were not abused, but it is a leap of faith you have to take if you want a truly powerful but still reasonably priced/sized mixer.All in all, a powerful tool in the kitchen arsenal, and embodies the attitude of “they don’t make em like they used to”.

Reviewer: A smart shopper
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: My wife and I agree this mixer looks better in person than the pictures in the product description, so I’ve included some that I’ve taken. In the pictures you can see that the top and bottom are secured together using bolts instead of screws. There is a spring clip which holds the attachments securely in place when mixing. The finish and overall quality is superb. The motor always runs at the same speed and uses gears to mix at different speeds, so it always has the same quiet hum while it’s running. The rubber feet underneath the mixer are not adjustable. My mixer did wobble a bit when it was mixing on high speed so I put one Wobble Wedge – Soft Black – Restaurant Table Shims – 30 Piece Jar underneath and it’s stable now.I’m going to contrast this to the KitchenAid (KSM8990NP) 8-Quart Stand Mixer with Bowl Lift (Nickel Pearl) mixer that I previously owned. The Globe has the same footprint as the KA, but is 10 inches taller. This means that it won’t fit underneath cabinets, but you get extra space to be able to more easily add ingredients. I’ve attached a video of the Globe mixing a pasta dough (3.5 cups of flour). This is a larger batch than the one that pushed KA’s mixer to the limit causing it to shear some gears and strain. The Globe handles it without any noticeable strain to the motor. The hook and beater for the Globe are lighter than the ones provided with the KA which were heavy enough to damage tile if dropped. The bowl for the Globe is more heavy duty than the KA and easier to attach to the stand.Overall I’m happy that I spent the extra money on this mixer and see it lasting for a long time.PS – Don’t buy from Tundra Restaurant Supply. I had ordered this and another part from them and they would not ship to me even after deducting the money from my account putting a 2 week delay on my order. They had the worst customer service that I have ever encountered.

Reviewer: Victoria
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: This is a large mixer! It takes up a lot of space. I make breads and bagels in it weekly. It makes doubles batches with no problem. Always start on lowest speed and then work up.

Reviewer: Jill
Rating: 5,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: It is big so you will need space to store it or counter space to set it out. The motor does not strain no matter what speed you have it on. We use it for everything from candy making to making sausage balls. It is worth the price!!!!!! It is not noisy and is simple to use.

Reviewer: Barbara Baker
Rating: 4,0 de 5 estrelas
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Review: Works very well. Good thing it comes with a guard as it does “throw” flour if not used. So be sure to use it. But it sure makes my efforts easier. I have a new kitchen aid pro, and after only a year it sounds terrible, this one has replaced it!