- 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:
Attachment 9247049
Attachment 9240704
Attachment 9240668
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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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Here's the deal. My sister only likes a certain color of the Kitchenaid model. Yeah, unfortunately, color is the important factor for her (go figure!)
Anyway, I guess the choice now boils down to the 4 choices below:
Here are some facts. Size shouldn't matter (whether 5 or 6 quarter or whatever though smaller is generally better). This is the first time that my sister will be baking (so presumably she is less demanding). Does the Target or Costco one tilt and is that feature really that important? For a family of 4, for average baking needs (maybe dough for pizza, break, and for cakes) which would you recommend? Is one generally overpaying for this machine even when it is on sale (I can't figure why it is so expensive to begin with)? Are there other brands that are equally good and less expensive?
Looking forward to your advice. Which one of the 3 do you recommend and why? Also, which of these has a DC Moto as opposed to an AC Motor?
Choice 1: Target (will be $199)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-15840495?
Choice 2: Costco ($249)
https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85
Choice 3: Target ($230)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-51160154?
Choice 4: Kohl's: will be $199 and $60 Kohl's cash
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd...mixer.jsp
These machines are so expensive because they are designed to be extremely reliable and serviceable. Lots of cast/machined metal parts and almost no plastic (except for the models with a single sacrificial plastic gear. Additionally, repair parts are available for years and years. All of this adds up to a more expensive BOM cost. Pretty much any machine with comparable quality (Kenwood, Ankarsrum, Hobart) is going to be equally expensive or even more!
These machines are so expensive because they are designed to be extremely reliable and serviceable. Lots of cast/machined metal parts and almost no plastic (except for the models with a single sacrificial plastic gear. Additionally, repair parts are available for years and years. All of this adds up to a more expensive BOM cost. Pretty much any machine with comparable quality (Kenwood, Ankarsrum, Hobart) is going to be equally expensive or even more!
2. Since of the listed "deals", none have a DC motor, which do you recommend and why?Also, is it true and women prefer the tilt head? Finally, is there a big difference in power between these machines? Finally, should I be exploring the artisan, which strangely is priced even more than the one in the first link below ($199)?
$199 when on sale 11/22
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...A-15840495
$229
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-51160154?
https://youtu.be/ghxPyjv1RLQ
Also, if that doesn't consider calling kitchenaid and buying a 5qt bowl that is compatible with your mixer.
I'm not a baker nor am I into it, but (I think) I want a mixer to knead dough (for pizza). Based on my research, most KA appliances struggle with dough, which is why I wanted to buy Bosch or Ankarsrum, but at this price and the fact I can easily return it to Costco, I figured what the heck.. and decided to get it.
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.
2. Since of the listed "deals", none have a DC motor, which do you recommend and why?Also, is it true and women prefer the tilt head? Finally, is there a big difference in power between these machines? Finally, should I be exploring the artisan, which strangely is priced even more than the one in the
first link below ($199)?
$199 when on sale 11/22
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...A-15840495 [target.com]
$229
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-51160154? [target.com].
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Anyway, I guess the choice now boils down to the 4 choices below:
Here are some facts. Size shouldn't matter (whether 5 or 6 quarter or whatever though smaller is generally better). This is the first time that my sister will be baking (so presumably she is less demanding). Does the Target or Costco one tilt and is that feature really that important? For a family of 4, for average baking needs (maybe dough for pizza, break, and for cakes) which would you recommend? Is one generally overpaying for this machine even when it is on sale (I can't figure why it is so expensive to begin with)? Are there other brands that are equally good and less expensive?
Looking forward to your advice. Which one of the 3 do you recommend and why?
Choice 1: Target (will be $199)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-15840495?
Choice 2: Costco ($249)
https://www.costco.com/kitchenaid...85
Choice 3: Target ($230)
https://www.target.com/p/kitchena...-51160154?
Choice 4: Kohl's: will be $199 and $60 Kohl's cash
https://www.kohls.com/product/prd...mixer.jsp
Given your feedback however things I would consider are that the Costco version is significantly heavier than the best buy and target ones. If your sister plans to have the mixer seating in a fixed place, where she is going to use it from all the time, then this is not a factor. If she plans to move it around and take it out of where she is storing it, to the working area, she might prefer the lighter ones. My mom fot instance liked mine a lot, but she went with a 5qt version for herself from Macy's because it was smaller and easier for her to move around.
Tilt head vs lift is a thing of preference. People that prefer tilt mainly point out that with tilt models are easier to add the ingredients to the bowl without having to take it out and which aids in not making a mess. That is true if you don't have a pouring shield with the lift one, but Costco's version already comes with the poring shield so for me that wasn't a factor.
Some people also prefer the tilt because they say it is easier to get the bowl out, and that the lift is hard to push in and out. I found it easy to put in and out, not sure if they were doing it wrong. Check the unboxing videos posted on the wiki page on the 1st page of this thread to get an idea. On one of the videos there is a kid putting in and out the bowl with no complaints, if she could do it I think most people will be able too.
Last thing about tilt vs lift is that with the lift version you can move the bowl up and down with the lever while mixing. Not that I recommend doing that, but is something that might help you in some instances. With the tilt you can't do that. Tilt vs lift again is a thing of preference and something that you should definitely go to target or any other store that has a demo unit on display and play around with them and see what you or your sister might prefer.
Regarding the price, these are more expensive because of the materials and process used to build them. There are mixers that cost $30 and $50 at Walmart but those are made out of plastic and good luck with them lasting you more than one year. Also the amount of attachments available for the KitchenAid mixers is insane. From meat grinders, to coffee grinders, pasta maker, juice extractors, food processor etc. If you want to have an idea on why these are so expensive watch this video:
https://youtu.be/0qKp-0h9P18
In other words, even the mixer that uses a DC Motor inside will say 120AC 60Hz in the manual as the input power. It just has a transformer inside that lowers the voltage and a rectifier that converts it into DC power for the Motor.
The only additional bowl that fits is 3.3L one - https://www.kitchenaid.
I actually got it. It comes with a whip attachment - the only one that could be used with 3.3L bowl. If you need to whip 1-2 eggs it will be perfect but if you are considering making a dozen of cookies - this attachment is useless really.
That being said I still enjoy my 6 qt, KA from Costco. There is no better deal for this powerful model. Larger bowl is actually a plus as it's def mess free prep work. I use it at least once a week with attachments (metal meat grinder is my favorite). I could live without 3.3L bowl as 2 eggs could be done in 6 qt. bowl with no problem if required clearance is present. To check that and then how to make an adjustments to get required clearance - google KA dime test
The only additional bowl that fits is 3.3L one - https://www.kitchenaid.
I actually got it. It comes with a whip attachment - the only one that could be used with 3.3L bowl. If you need to whip 1-2 eggs it will be perfect but if you are considering making a dozen of cookies - this attachment is useless really.
That being said I still enjoy my 6 qt, KA from Costco. There is no better deal for this powerful model. Larger bowl is actually a plus as it's def mess free prep work. I use it at least once a week with attachments (metal meat grinder is my favorite). I could live without 3.3L bowl as 2 eggs could be done in 6 qt. bowl with no problem if required clearance is present. To check that and then how to make an adjustments to get required clearance - google KA dime test
Thanks for the info
Totally agree. I work with a lot of brilliant people that remind me every day how much I don't know and how much I have to learn.
Given your feedback however things I would consider are that the Costco version is significantly heavier than the best buy and target ones. If your sister plans to have the mixer seating in a fixed place, where she is going to use it from all the time, then this is not a factor. If she plans to move it around and take it out of where she is storing it, to the working area, she might prefer the lighter ones. My mom fot instance liked mine a lot, but she went with a 5qt version for herself from Macy's because it was smaller and easier for her to move around.
Tilt head vs lift is a thing of preference. People that prefer tilt mainly point out that with tilt models are easier to add the ingredients to the bowl without having to take it out and which aids in not making a mess. That is true if you don't have a pouring shield with the lift one, but Costco's version already comes with the poring shield so for me that wasn't a factor.
Some people also prefer the tilt because they say it is easier to get the bowl out, and that the lift is hard to push in and out. I found it easy to put in and out, not sure if they were doing it wrong. Check the unboxing videos posted on the wiki page on the 1st page of this thread to get an idea. On one of the videos there is a kid putting in and out the bowl with no complaints, if she could do it I think most people will be able too.
Last thing about tilt vs lift is that with the lift version you can move the bowl up and down with the lever while mixing. Not that I recommend doing that, but is something that might help you in some instances. With the tilt you can't do that. Tilt vs lift again is a thing of preference and something that you should definitely go to target or any other store that has a demo unit on display and play around with them and see what you or your sister might prefer.
Regarding the price, these are more expensive because of the materials and process used to build them. There are mixers that cost $30 and $50 at Walmart but those are made out of plastic and good luck with them lasting you more than one year. Also the amount of attachments available for the KitchenAid mixers is insane. From meat grinders, to coffee grinders, pasta maker, juice extractors, food processor etc. If you want to have an idea on why these are so expensive watch this video:
https://youtu.be/0qKp-0h9P18
By the way why does the pasta attachment cost $200. That's an insane price.
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By the way why does the pasta attachment cost $200. That's an insane price.
You have to wait for sales for the attachments. I have found that Macy's is one of the places that sales those attachments at super good prices but you have to wait for them to put them on sale or one of those Macy's coupons. At regular price I agree that most of those attachments are marked at an insane high price.
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