A:AnswerHi Mixer, KitchenAid offers tilt-head stand mixers that weigh less than bowl-lift style stand mixers. The Artisan weighs approximately 23 lbs. and the Artisan Mini weighs approximately 16 lbs.
A:AnswerHi Jay, Yes, the KitchenAid Metal Food Grinder Attachment works with the front power hub of any KitchenAid Stand Mixer, and will work with the 5.5 Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer.
A:AnswerIn the KSM55 this is the only red. If you want other options you will have look at the tilt head mixers. We love our mixer. The Empire Red is a great fit for our granite countertops.