“I have had a tilt head for many years but just recently broke. Cannot decide to get another tilt head or the bowl lift. Any opinions on which one to get please”
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Lifts are much sturdier. No joint, heavier motor housing, stronger motor all translate to more power and longer life. The lift is less convenient to use than the tilt, but is much more reliable. I've seen thick mixes cause the joint on a lift to wiggle loose, causing the head to wobble back and forth and fail to get an even mix at the edges - not a problem for a lift.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It depends what you want to use it for. Tilt heads are more convenient to remove the bowl in my opinion. However, if you need more power for tougher dough, like cookie dough, I recommend the fixed head. It can power through it, where as the tilt heads struggle a bit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Lisa. Good question. If you do double batches of baked goods, I would go with the 600 series. It has the six quart mixing bowl. It will handle the mixing no problem. Plus everything stays in the bowl. It is a little hassle getting the paddle out, but a great time saver. It you do smaller batches, I would go for the five quart with the tilt head. In that case the convenience of tilting the head back is sweet. Either way, I would order an extra mixing bowl with lids and Kitchen Aid paddle with the rubber edge. The off brand cheaper paddle sucks. I made that mistake already. Heck, if you have the money, buy both mixers.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have had both and I find the tilt lift mixer was not for me due to me being left handed, I on many occasions would turn it on while lifting it and a big mess would pursue. The Bowl lift works better for me being I am left handed. The tilt head was more convenient but not for a person left handed.
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