12 best kneading machines

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Do you have to knead dough regularly? Why not make it easier for yourself by speeding up the process with a planetary mixer? Now, such devices are no longer surprising, they can be found in many stores selling household appliances. At the same time, there are models for the home, and devices for professional use, which are usually purchased for installation in a restaurant. Let's get acquainted with those and other devices, with the best of them.

Rating of the best kneading machines

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best kneading machines for the home	1	Gastrorag QF-B5	RUB 23 831
	2	KitchenAid 5KSM7580XE	RUB 62,900
	3	smeg SMF01	RUB 49,990
	4	Kitfort KT-1328	RUB 14,990
	5	Gemlux GL-SM10GR	RUB 15 495
	6	STARWIND SPM7161 / 7167/7169	RUB 5,190
	7	VITEK VT-1441	RUB 10 189
	8	Aksinya KS-407	5 273 RUB
The best kneading machines for restaurants	1	Kocateq TF200	RUB 630 600
	2	SINMAG SM 80T	RUB 379,785
	3	HURAKAN HKN-30SN	RUB 47,440
	4	FIMAR 18 / SN	RUB 63,269

The best kneading machines for the home

Gastrorag QF-B5

Rating: 4.9

Hardly anyone needs to knead huge amounts of dough at home. This is usually done in a 3- or 5-liter saucepan. This is why most planetary home mixers boast a relatively small footprint. For example, the bowl of Gastrorag QF-B5 has a volume of 5 liters, this is how much dough this device can knead at a time. Interestingly, this is quite enough even for some catering outlets.

This instance comes with a protective cover made of polycarbonate. Also included are three mixers – a hook, a whisk and a flat beater. This set expands the functionality of the device, allows you to cook from different ingredients.

The machine body is made of enamelled steel. The Gastrorag QF-B5 will look great next to the refrigerator if it also has a standard white color. It is better to go to buy this model by car. You can't take it home without it, even if the store is just a block away. The fact is that the weight of the kneading machine reaches 17 kg.

The device is equipped with a minimum number of controls. The one that stands out the most is the speed controller. The process of changing the speed is carried out smoothly, which is good news. Note that a 300-watt motor is hidden under the body of the product. Its power is enough for kneading most types of dough. But if it becomes too viscous, then the engine will no longer cope. Nothing else was expected, because this is a device for home use. The only pity is that it cannot be called inexpensive – usually they ask for at least 18 thousand rubles for it.

We can safely say that this is the best planetary mixer among those designed for home use. Here, a folding working head is used, and the replacement of equipment takes a minimum period of time. There are no complaints about the service life either – its long duration is ensured by high-quality components made of reliable materials.

Advantages

• Convenient use;
• Easy to learn control;
• Speed ​​regulation is smooth;
• Capacious capacity;
• High quality protective cover;
• Comes with three attachments;
• The body is made of enamelled steel.

disadvantages

• High price;
• The device cannot be called light.

KitchenAid 5KSM7580XE

Rating: 4.8

Connoisseurs will immediately name the hallmark of kitchen appliances under the KitchenAid brand. These appliances have a unique retro design. The devices seem to have come to us from the middle of the 20th century! Unfortunately, this appearance negatively affects the price tag. For example, the mixer we are considering is sold for 80 thousand rubles. In terms of characteristics, the device does not differ from twice or even three times less expensive competitors, but the unique design does its job. Also, the increased cost is caused by a variety of color options – you can find red, white, gray and black appliances in stores. And this is not the whole list!

The device is based on a 500 watt motor. This allows him to achieve a very viscous dough consistency. Also, the device can boast of a bowl made of stainless steel, the volume of which is 6.9 liters. Impressive! Unsurprisingly, the KitchenAid 5KSM7580XE can be seen even in the kitchens of relatively small but well-paid restaurants.

Continuous speed control is not implemented here. However, there are as many as 10 speeds to choose from, so you don't need to worry too much about this. For the manufacture of the case, metal was used, which is why the device shines beautifully in the sunlight. It is curious that the unit received a socket for connecting additional attachments.

The main advantage of this mixer is its wide functionality. I don't want to call it a dough mixing machine, since the device is capable of solving various tasks. Included with it you can find not only hooks for kneading dough, but also a whisk with a spatula attachment. Also, the manufacturer did not forget about the protective cover that protects against flying splashes. I am glad that this is not the heaviest mixer. Its weight does not exceed 13.1 kg, which is quite acceptable for a unit with such and such a bowl.

Advantages

• Built-in powerful electric motor;
• Stylish retro design;
• A large number of attachments;
• Very capacious capacity;
• The body was made of metal;
• The bowl is made of stainless steel;
• There is a socket for connecting additional attachments;
• Reliable protective cover;
• A large number of color options;
• Easy to learn controls.

disadvantages

• Infinitely variable speed control is not implemented;
• Very high cost;
• Corollas in some specimens are not centered.

smeg SMF01

Rating: 4.8

Another planetary mixer made in retro style. And it really can be confused with a similar device released sometime in the mid-1960s. The body of the kneading machine is made of cast aluminum. The bowl is made of stainless steel, which makes it almost eternal. By the way, its volume is 4.8 liters. If at home this will be enough, then the owners of catering outlets should think about another mixer. And why spend 55 thousand rubles, overpaying for the design, if the device will be seen only by cooks and waiters?

Any dough mixer must come with several attachments. Here they are all made of aluminum or stainless steel. The list includes a dough hook, a whisk and an attachment for whipping dense foods. Also included with the device is a protective cover. It is thanks to her that you will be saved from splashes.

In total, the manufacturer offers seven color options for his creation. It seems to us that the blue specimen looks the most interesting. But you may have a different opinion on this. To control the mixer, only a mechanical speed switch is mainly used. It's a pity, of course, that smooth control is not implemented here. By the way, the rotation of the nozzle is provided by an 800-watt motor. He is capable of kneading even a very viscous dough. And you might think that such a motor would be very heavy. But no, the scales under smeg SMF01 show 8.5 kg. Compared to the competitors discussed above, this mixer seems extremely light!

As is the case with most household dough mixers, this model uses a lifting head. When it is in the raised position, the rotation of the nozzle is blocked – this makes changing it as safe as possible. Also, the product is capable of boasting a smooth start. This will be especially liked by residents of old apartments, where far from the best electrical wiring is used. Finally, we should note the front port for additional attachments. In a word, this model seems to have come from the past, but its insides are the most modern. Mixers of the XX century could not exactly boast of such an arsenal of possibilities offered to the buyer smeg SMF01.

Advantages

• A large number of color options;
• Roomy bowl;
• Stylish retro design;
• The body is made of aluminum;
• The container is made of stainless steel;
• Supplied with a robust and durable protective cover;
• The kit includes a large number of attachments;
• A very powerful engine is used;
• There is a port for additional attachments;
• Smooth start implemented;
• Easy to learn controls.

disadvantages

• No smooth speed control;
• Very high cost.

Kitfort KT-1328

Rating: 4.7

Another planetary mixer with a rising head and a removable bowl. Unlike the models reviewed, Kitfort KT-1328 is light enough – its weight does not exceed 6.9 kg. At the same time, the manufacturer did not create a plastic case, he used metal. The container is made of stainless steel. Why is the mass of the kneading machine so small? Is there a humble engine installed here? No, it is not, its power reaches an impressive 1200 watts. With such a motor, it seems, you can grind nuts.

In fact, we never found the secret to light weight. Well, let it remain a mystery. Let's talk about the rest of the device's specifications. Let's start with the fact that the device offers a pulse mode of operation. This allows you to mix any food, even very hard. However, basically this model was created to work with the test. This is evidenced by the kit, which includes the appropriate hooks and whisk for whipping. Also included in the box with the device are a plastic spatula, an egg separator and a mixing attachment.

The main distinguishing feature of this mixer is the display with touch buttons. Of course, not everyone will like such management, but in the modern world it takes a long time to get used to it. Using the buttons, one of the eight speed modes is selected here. Yes, smooth adjustment is not observed here, which will sadden someone. But precisely because of this, the manufacturer managed to save money by reducing the cost of the device. As for the display, it shows not only the number of the selected mode, but also a countdown until the end of the mixing process.

The rest of the Kitfort KT-1328 is not too different from other similar devices intended for home use. It has a splash-proof cover. Well, the length of the cable used here is just under one meter. In a word, everything is familiar – do not think that more expensive planetary mixers have more authentic wires.

Advantages

• A large number of attachments;
• Decent bowl capacity;
• The body is made of metal;
• A very powerful motor is built in;
• The container is made of stainless steel;
• There is a protective cover;
• A countdown timer has been implemented.

disadvantages

• I would like a longer network cable;
• The speed regulation is stepwise.

Gemlux GL-SM10GR

Rating: 4.7

One of the simplest planetary mixers in our selection. However, it fully meets the requirements of many buyers. In particular, a rare person will be able to complain about insufficient power, because the device is powered by a 1500-watt motor. Well, the pulse mode will allow you to cope not only with kneading dough, but also with solving more complex problems.

Despite its relatively low cost, the kneading machine is capable of boasting high-quality materials from which it is made. Do you think the case was made of silver-colored plastic? No, the manufacturer used metal. Even the bowl located here is made of stainless steel. By the way, its volume is exactly 10 liters. To many people, such a capacity will seem too large, because because of it the device takes up too much space. This is really a problem. That is why we recommend Gemlux GL-SM10GR exclusively to owners of relatively small bakeries, while for home it is better to choose a more compact device.

It is curious that the size did not particularly affect the weight – there are also significantly heavier specimens. Although this model still cannot be called light – 11.7 kg do not allow this. As for the kit, it includes three attachments. In addition to a hook for kneading dough and a whisk for whipping, which no such device can do without, this is a flat beater. Also in the box with the device you will find a protective cover. Where can we go without it?

It remains to add that the kneading machine has received the simplest control panel. You will mainly use the speed governor. There is also an LCD display. A timer is displayed on it, which can be set to a maximum of 20 minutes. Be sure to check it on the very first day after purchase! The fact is that there are reviews on the network that say that the machine turns off earlier than it should be, immediately throwing back its head, not pleased with the finished test. In this case, it is better to return the product to the store and receive your money back.

Advantages

• Very high engine power;
• The bowl is made of stainless steel;
• The body was made of metal;
• There is a timer;
• Pulse operation is available;
• All necessary attachments are present;
• The protective cover is not forgotten;
• Huge bowl capacity.

disadvantages

• Very high noise level;
• Takes up a lot of space;
• Six speeds in total;
• There are problems with electronic 'brains'.

STARWIND SPM7161 / 7167/7169

Rating: 4.6

These three models in fact differ from each other only in the color of the case. The beige modification can be considered universal, while the blue and green options are great for the role of a gift. And this will not be the most expensive gift, because for this mixer they ask about 8 thousand rubles, and sometimes much less.

The creators of this device tried to achieve that their creation was similar to the mixers of the middle of the last century. However, with close acquaintance, this impression disappears. This is due to the fact that the body of the device is made of plastic. But this model can still be called cute, even if it is not capable of beautifully reflecting light.

On the side of the device there is a regulator providing a choice of six speeds. It's a pity, but there is no question of any smooth speed change. If we talk about the motor, then it gives the best impression, as its power is 1600 W. However, isn't it overkill? Wouldn't that make you worry about higher electricity bills? Everyone should answer this question independently. We just note that the mixer also has a pulse mode of operation, and therefore it must cope with absolutely any ingredients.

If the body of the kneading machine is made of plastic, then the bowl is made of stainless steel. This allows her not to be afraid of damage, and she looks very impressive. The volume of the container is 5.5 liters, which is sufficient in most cases.

Three attachments are supplied with STARWIND SPM7161 and the other two models. Among them there is absolutely everything you need for kneading dough and solving some other similar problems. The only pity is that they are made of not the strongest materials – if the attachment is used carelessly, it can be damaged. The kneading machine also has a protective cover that protects the user from possible splashes.

Advantages

• Large bowl volume;
• The container was made of stainless steel;
• All necessary attachments are present;
• Very low cost;
• Pulse operation;
• A very powerful motor is built in;
• There is a protective cover for the bowl;
• Easy to learn controls.

disadvantages

• The body is made of plastic;
• The attachments do not seem to be reliable;
• Six speeds in total;
• Vibrations may occur due to the light weight.

VITEK VT-1441

Rating: 4.5

Usually planetary mixers are silver, blue or some kind of red color. But VITEK VT-1441 has a black body. This will immediately scare off some buyers from him, who are trying not to put devices with such a color in the kitchen. Also, the materials from which this device is made can confuse. And it's not even a plastic case. What's inside if the mixer weighs only 3 kg? Insufficient weight may cause the appliance to vibrate too much, especially when the dough is thick enough.

This model comes with a 5 liter stainless steel bowl. It is very reliable and dishwasher safe. Before activating the kneading machine, cover the bowl with a lid, protecting yourself from possible splashes. And do not forget to connect the device to the mains using a meter cord.

On the side of the device there is one button and a six-position speed regulator. There is no smooth adjustment of the speed mode here, but you do not strive to get it from a mixer, the cost of which is only six thousand rubles. Please note that the manufacturer recommends keeping the mixer turned on for no more than ten minutes. Next, you need to give him a rest for at least half an hour. In this regard, VITEK VT-1441 will definitely not suit the owners of bakeries and catering outlets. Perhaps it was worth installing a motor here, the power of which is still less than 1400 W, and does not suffer from overheating?

It remains to add that this mixer comes with three attachments. You can guess about two of them yourself – these are hooks for kneading dough and a whisk for whipping. As for the third, it is a puree nozzle, which is somewhat unexpected.

After receiving the product, try it out in every possible way. The fact is that some buyers got a marriage: the whisk of their copy scratched the bowl.

Advantages

• Very low cost;
• Large bowl capacity;
• A decent number of attachments;
• The bowl is made of stainless steel;
• The protective cover has not been forgotten.

disadvantages

• Small hole for ingredients;
• Long-term work is impossible due to possible overheating;
• Only six speeds;
• The body is made of plastic;
• I would like to get a more weighty device.

Aksinya KS-407

Rating: 4.4

The cheapest representative of our rating. You can buy this mixer for only 5 thousand rubles. At the same time, he will almost perfectly cope with his main task. Its shortcomings will only catch your eye if you knead the dough almost every day. It must be admitted that the device is definitely not suitable for such regular use.

The body of this model is made of plastic. But only partially. There are also metal inserts that make the kneading machine much nicer. As for the bowl, it is made of stainless steel, which is good news. Its volume is 5 liters. This is quite enough to knead a very large portion of the dough. In a word, the mixer will definitely suit a family of three or four people who decided to eat their own dumplings. By the way, the bowl is supplemented with a protective cover, so you can forget about splashes.

There is a 1200 W electric motor inside this device. He copes even with a very viscous dough, although one should not hope for miracles. On the side panel of the device there is a simple regulator by means of which one of six speeds is selected. Well, the work with the ingredients here is carried out using some kind of attachment. In the box with the mixer, you will find a bitter, hooks for kneading dough and, of course, a whisk for whipping. A paddle may also be useful for manual mixing. It should be noted that it is made of plastic. Not the best choice, many buyers would like to get an accessory made of silicone.

Advantages

• Nice design;
• The bowl is made of stainless steel;
• Decent volume of storage;
• Easy to learn control;
• All the most necessary attachments are present;
• The protective cover is not forgotten;
• Very low cost.

disadvantages

• Some examples suffer from a defective motor;
• Only six speeds;
• Long term work is not recommended.

The best kneading machines for restaurants

Kocateq TF200

Rating: 4.9

This is a real workhorse that can work tirelessly even around the clock. This is partly why the cost of a kneading machine reaches 600 thousand rubles. Also, the price tag is due to the huge size, thanks to which you can establish the preparation of many tons of yeast dough. The body of this unit is made of enamelled steel sheet. As for the rest of the structural elements, stainless steel was used for their production. The choice of such materials has a positive effect on durability. Well, no one thought about the weight with such dimensions of the device. As a result, the weight was 775 kg, including the packaging. Yes, delivery and installation of this 'colossus' will require the use of special equipment.

It is easy to guess that such a kneading machine will need a three-phase power supply. How else if the device consumes 10 kW? Such energy costs are needed for the creation of a South Korean company for a one-time preparation of 75 kg of dough. Interestingly, only two speeds are used for mixing. And this is the case when there are quite enough of them, because the device will not cook anything except dough, while other ingredients are put into household planetary mixers.

The bowl located here has a 200-liter volume. It is not removable, but this does not seem to be any problem. Much more important is the fact that the kneading machine has received adjustable feet, allowing it to achieve an even position on the floor. Also, Kocateq TF200 differs from many competitors in its reduced noise level. The loading of ingredients here is carried out right at the moment of work – it is not necessary to stop the batch. This is what makes it possible to obtain huge volumes of dough per day, which will then be used for the preparation of bakery products. In total, the unit uses two overload protected motors. If the grid for loading ingredients is raised, then rotation is automatically blocked – this protects the worker from injury. Finally, we can note the presence of an emergency stop button here. Although practice shows that it is not at all useful.

Advantages

• Adjustable feet are used;
• Huge power;
• Built-in two motors with safety interlocks;
• Loading ingredients does not require stopping the batch;
• There is an emergency stop button;
• Huge bowl volume;
• Strong steel was used in the creation.

disadvantages

• Installation will prove to be very difficult;
• Astronomical price tag.

SINMAG SM 80T

Rating: 4.8

This professional kneader prepares the product by simultaneously rotating the spiral and bowl. For this purpose, the device is equipped with two motors. The SINMAG SM 80T also includes a timer and an electromechanical panel.

Unlike the model discussed above, they ask for 500 thousand rubles for this kneading machine, and sometimes a little less. Although it must be admitted that this amount may turn out to be too high for a small business. But the owners of large supermarket chains and enterprises mass-preparing bakery products should afford such an acquisition without any problems. It significantly increases the volume of the dough prepared at a time, as well as the service life of such a device.

The Taiwanese manufacturer has equipped his creation with a 140-liter bowl. As a result, 80 kg of yeast dough can be created here. In total, the kneading machine offers two spiral rotation speeds – it can be 125 and 250 rpm. As for the bowl, it rotates strictly at 17.2 rpm. In total, the kneader is ready to accept 50 kg of flour. In short, the characteristics are impressive!

Despite its large size (the mixer can be compared with two refrigerators placed one after the other), the SINMAG SM 80T consumes only 5.25 kW. Be that as it may, the device requires a three-phase network with a voltage of 380 V. However, what food factory can do without such wiring? As for the weight of the kneading machine, it is 385 kg. Another case when you can't do without a forklift.

Advantages

• Huge capacity;
• Two rotation speeds are available;
• There is not only manual, but also automatic operating mode;
• Lots of remedies;
• The body, spiral and bowl are made of high quality steel.

disadvantages

• Astronomical price tag;
• The device cannot be called light;
• The warranty period is only 6 months.

HURAKAN HKN-30SN

Rating: 4.8

This kneader is intended for a relatively small enterprise that bakes pies, rolls and other similar products. The dimensions of the device are 445x730x860 mm. He does not even need a three-phase power grid, since a motor with a power of no more than 1.5 kW is used inside it! However, all this does not mean that the transportation and installation of the device will not cause any problems. The fact is that its mass reaches 102 kg. That's about two washing machines!

HURAKAN HKN-30SN has a fixed bowl. For its manufacture, stainless steel was used. All nozzles were created from it. As for the case, it is made of gray painted metal. It is due to this that the device is able to boast of a modern appearance.

Returning to the bowl, its volume is 30 liters. Its rotation speed is fixed here at 20 rpm. It is not suggested to choose the rotation speed of the nozzle – it is 207 rpm. The maximum kneading machine is capable of providing 12 kg of finished dough. It seems that this is not so much. But only against the background of the brethren described above, for whom they ask for an incredible amount. As for the HURAKAN HKN-30SN, this device is estimated at 52 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• Simple electromechanical control system;
• Not the largest dimensions and weight;
• The body, bowl and attachments are made of quality material;
• Good roominess;
• Requires a standard 220 V power grid;
• The cost is not high.

disadvantages

• Only one speed;
• Dust quickly.

FIMAR 18 / SN

Rating: 4.7

Another professional kneader with an adequate price. The dimensions of this device are 390x670x600 mm. If you do not take into account the packaging, then the weight of this model is 57 kg. These parameters allowed the Italian manufacturer to supply his creation with only a 22-liter bowl. It is here, by the way, is not removable, but nothing else was expected with such dimensions.

The kneading machine is capable of preparing 18 kg of dough at a time, which can be considered a very good result. If we talk about the time interval, then every hour FIMAR 18 / SN produces 54 kg of dough. Of course, there is no talk of any ton of finished products per day, but the above-mentioned result should be enough for many small bakery enterprises.

The body of this model is made of steel, coated with a paint resistant to mechanical stress. The appearance of the kneader can generally be called very modern. If we talk about the bowl, then stainless steel was used for its manufacture. The spiral and the dough divider are made of the same material. And only the protective cover is made of smoky polycarbonate. Partly because of her, the FIMAR 18 / SN is slightly lighter than its competitors.

Despite the modest power of 0.75 kW, the appliance requires a 380 V power supply. And, as you might have guessed, this mixer offers only one speed. But for an additional cost, you can order the addition of a second speed from the manufacturer. Also additional options here are motor overload protection, timer (can be digital or mechanical), stainless steel mesh cover and a set of wheels. Also, some online stores offer to purchase FIMAR 18 / SN together with a low cart on wheels, which should simplify the transportation of the kneader to the place of its installation.

Advantages

• Excellent performance;
• The bowl is made of stainless steel;
• Not very large in size and weight;
• There are all sorts of additional options;
• Low power consumption;
• Maximum simplified management;
• Not very high cost.

disadvantages

• It has only one speed by default;
• Can quickly become covered with dust;
• Requires a three-phase power grid;
• The standard version has no timer.

Conclusion

This is a list of the best kneading machines available at the moment. These devices are useful to anyone who is going to establish a small business for the production of bakery products. However, some of the machines reviewed have a low price tag, so you can buy them for home use.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.