- 6 Quarts
- Stainless Steel Bowl with Comfort Grip Handle
- 590 Watt 10 Speed AC Motor
- Includes:
- Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (KP26M9XC)
- 6-Quart Dual-Finish Bowl
- Coated Powerknead™ Spiral Dough Hook
- Coated Flat Beater
- Coated Flex Edge Beater
- Professional Style Wire Whip
- Pouring Shield
Black color from Costco is Matt Finish (Item #1303479)
Red color is shiny/gloss finish (Item #1303478)
Silver is matt finish (Item #1303477)See attachments below for colors:
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Model: KP26M9XC
Manual: https://smedia.webcolla
In case someone was wondering, from KitchenAid's website:
- Artisan 5 Qt (KSM150PSER): 325W (AC) motor
- Pro 5 Qt (KV25G0XCU): 525W (AC) motor
- Pro 6 Qt (KP26M1XER): 575W (AC) motor
- Pro 6 Qt - Costco (KP26M9PCCU): 590W (AC) motor, according to their website.
- Pro 6500 6 Qt (KSM6521XCA): ~750W (DC) motor
Video addressing some of the most frequent complaints about the 6qt 600 Pro from Costco. Shows how to calibrate (imporatant for small batches):Unboxing videos:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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You are thinking of the old Costco model. That model was a Professional 6000HD (not to be confused with the similarly named Professional 600) and had a 1.0HP DC motor. The current Costco model is a disguised Professional 610 and has a 590W AC motor, making it the most powerful model (by 15W) in the Professional 600 lineup.
As for attachments, the Professional 6000HD (the old Costco model) used a modified 5QT bowl with flared sides to make it a 6qt bowl. As such, most 6qt bowl related attachments won't fit it but a few 5qt ones will. All other non-bowl related attachments are fully interchangeable with that model. The current one uses a standard 6qt bowl, so it can use any attachment any other Professional 600 models use.
The difference in power is only notable when you are doing larger volumes or more difficult doughs like pasta or bagel dough. This Costco model is the most powerful of the AC motor models. To get something better from KA, you would need to step up to a DC motor model which though looking the same are entirely different beasts.
The plastic gearbox housings had a tendency to crack. Kitchenaid has stopped using those in all bowl-lift models other than certain ultra-budget models for things like BF specials. Additionally it was a single sacrificial plastic gear designed to shred itself if the motor is over taxed. This is IMHO a good thing, not a bad thing.
As for the removal of the microcontroller, I have seen that on more than just this Costco model. It likely means that motor overload protection is gone (unless they accomplished it with discrete components). Alternately, the microcontroller could be integrated into the hall effect sensor. I have seen a few uC's integrated into hall effect sensors.
It is not. Costco used to sell a DC motor model around five-ish years ago but no longer do.
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So the Professional 600 vs the 6QT Bowl Lift
- Professional 600 has shield, a knob for handle, and burnished attachment that is not dishwasher safe, and the "Professional 600" emblem on the front
The Costco model, very similar to the 6QT Bowl Lift but with the pouring shield, the knob at the handle, and 590w vs 575w.
So if I'm not mistaken, wouldn't this be BETTER than the professional 600? 590w vs 575w, has all the same accessories, and much cheaper.
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You are thinking of the old Costco model. That model was a Professional 6000HD (not to be confused with the similarly named Professional 600) and had a 1.0HP DC motor. The current Costco model is a disguised Professional 610 and has a 590W AC motor, making it the most powerful model (by 15W) in the Professional 600 lineup.
As for attachments, the Professional 6000HD (the old Costco model) used a modified 5QT bowl with flared sides to make it a 6qt bowl. As such, most 6qt bowl related attachments won't fit it but a few 5qt ones will. All other non-bowl related attachments are fully interchangeable with that model. The current one uses a standard 6qt bowl, so it can use any attachment any other Professional 600 models use.
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Artisan 5 Qt (KSM150PSER): 325W (AC) motor
Pro 5 Qt (KV25G0XCU): 525W (AC) motor
Pro 6 Qt (KP26M1XER): 575W (AC) motor
Pro 6 Qt - Costco (KP26M9PCCU): 590W (AC) motor, according to their website.
Pro 6500 6 Qt (KSM6521XCA): ~750W (DC) motor
I've read multiple comments across the web on the Artisan plastic gears failing under heavy load, so personally I'd stay away from that series.
Pro 5 vs. Pro 6 sounds more like a volume question, since the difference in motor power won't make a big difference either way.
I've also read some anecdotal reports on the Costco Pro 6 model being different from the formal Pro 6 model (for one, it has 590W vs. 575W on the "regular" pro 6), and that Costco's one is failing way more. Someone earlier on this thread mentioned some electronic differences.
The pro 6500 is definitely geared towards more serious users who work on large volumes of thick dough (e.g. lots of bread making).
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KitchenAid - KitchenAid® Pro 5™ Plus 5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer - Ink Blue
For $199.99
I know it obviously doesn't have Costco's great warranty and all that, but thought this might be helpful for those who don't need a 6 Qt.
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My only question is if it's worth the price difference between this and the 5 series? Per KA's website, 5 has a smaller motor, but I believe most people on SD said it's the same as 6. The 6 comes with steel gears where as (allegedly) 5 comes with plastic.
It sounds like harder maintenance (soldering vs. connector) but better gears. What dues it sum up to?
As for the removal of the microcontroller, I have seen that on more than just this Costco model. It likely means that motor overload protection is gone (unless they accomplished it with discrete components). Alternately, the microcontroller could be integrated into the hall effect sensor. I have seen a few uC's integrated into hall effect sensors.
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Costco used to sell a different model that indeed had a DC motor, but this one is a different one that has an AC motor. People are just assuming that this is the same old model that Costco used to sell like a few years back.
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Either way I'll probably just buy it and return if it doesn't fit my needs since Costco is great for this.
I got this last time it was on sale for $240. No problems with small batches. Just watch this video and follow what she did:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxPyjv
Same instructions are included in the manual.
So the Professional 600 vs the 6QT Bowl Lift
- Professional 600 has shield, a knob for handle, and burnished attachment that is not dishwasher safe, and the "Professional 600" emblem on the front
The Costco model, very similar to the 6QT Bowl Lift but with the pouring shield, the knob at the handle, and 590w vs 575w.
So if I'm not mistaken, wouldn't this be BETTER than the professional 600? 590w vs 575w, has all the same accessories, and much cheaper.
The Costco version comes with the pouring shield, the video mentions it does not.
Personally I see zero reason to get such a massive mixer with a pretty weak motor. Either get the smaller tilting head units, which are far lighter and take up less space and are great for batters or light duty mixing, or go all in and get a DC motor equipped one.
This model just straddles the worst of both extremes from Kitchenaid. Massive footprint and weight, but all the shortcomings of the AC motors, heat, low starting power, lower build quality.
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I've been using that one for a while now. My family member want one too. Thinking about getting one for holidays for mainly baking use
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