If I could, I would have a 60 quart Hobart standing against its very own wall in my kitchen. Ready to whip up some whip cream, for myself and a date, late at night to top off some strawberries. However its sheer size, weight, and cost make this option quite uneconomical.

Luckily, there are some mixers on the market that actually can fit on your kitchen counter and that do not explode and burn up when you actually put it to work. I did some research and found 5 that warranted a mention. So let me cover them.

1 - KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6 Quart

I thought I would mention this one first, as it is by far the most commonly used mixer in home kitchens. This model is the most powerful of the KitchenAid line to date. It probably has the largest amount of accessories, add-ons, and attachments of any other mixer on the market.

Specs:

• Price Range :$370 - $400
• Watts: 575
• Weight: 31 pounds
• Speeds: 10
• Warranty: 1 year

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2 - Delonghi DSM7 Esclusivo 7 Quart
This is definitely a different looking mixer. It looks as if it was designed to be a piece of contemporary art. However, any misgivings I had initially that stemmed from its looks faded as I looked over its capabilities. Its shape is meant to reduce any spillage that happens with traditional mixers, and it even has a 10 year warranty.Specs:

• Price Range :$400 - $450
• Watts: 1000
• Weight: 27 pounds
• Speeds: 6
• Warranty: 10 years on motor

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3 - Cuisinart SM-70BC 7 Quart
Cuisinart has been a trusted brand for quite some time. I believe there mixers in the past consisted of plastic hunks of junk. The design looks a little quirky, but I believe that is meant to accommodate the plethora of attachments that are available for it. There is also a cool timer feature, which shuts the mixer down after a preset amount of time.Specs:

• Price Range :$449
• Watts: 1000
• Weight: 25 pounds
• Speeds: 12
• Warranty: 3 year warranty, 5 year motor warranty

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4 - Viking VSM700 7 Quart
That’s right, you can have Viking in your home too. Just like the name on those ovens in your work kitchen. I wouldn’t mess with this mixer, or drop it on my toe. It even comes with wheels on the bottom to move it around. This mixer is meant to get some serious work done.Specs:

• Price Range :$500 - $550
• Watts: 1000
• Weight: 31 pounds
• Speeds: 3
• Warranty: 1 year warranty

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5- Hobart N50 5 Quart
Looks like I can get a Hobart on my kitchen table top! Restaurants buy Hobart because if they get something else it will break down. If a mixer breaks down it costs money to fix, usually a lot, and costs money due to service downtime. This mixer is no frills. You tell it what to do and it does it, no questions asked, no whining.Specs:

• Price Range :$1,700 - $1,800
• Watts: 1000
• Weight: 55 pounds
• Speeds: 3
• Warranty: 1 year warranty