I tried a 3 kg (7pound) recipe in it today and it works super smooth. I woried a bit, because it has only 450 watt engine. But it works perfectly. It fits also under the cabinets. So it is not so high like it says in the dimensions. I just have to slide it out to use it. Now I just hope the engine will last for long. I got just in case a 3 year protection plan for it. But if it keeps working like it does, it's definitely a good buy for that price. Cleaning was also easier as expected. Therfore that the bowl can't be removed.

First impression, before use. Not variable speed. It is HEAVY. If you don't have a place on the counter to keep it all the time, you're gonna need help moving it around. I think if you're keeping it in your kitchen cabinet, that cabinet is gonna take beating from lugging 100ish pounds of dead weight in and out of a confined space.

I am a professional baker of 50 years experience. This mixer is modeled after mixers 30 times it size. It works perfectlyIf you only doing bread. This machine is designed solely for bread. It can do 4-5 loafs at a time or 20 loafs an hour. If you a novice baker. This machine might be too much for you. It takes a huge footprint and requires a dedicated circuit…. Saying all that. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Best damn mixer for dough there is for it size

Love it.. good value for the money. Makes beautiful bread.

I'm a home chef with a passion for making bread and pizza, and I always make my own dough from scratch. I've been considering a spiral mixer for some time, but I hesitated because these mixers tend to be large, heavy, and expensive. They primarily handle dough, making them 'unitaskers.'Over the years, I've used other home mixers—a KitchenAid, followed by an Ankarsrum mixer (after nearly burning out the KitchenAid motor with a batch of pizza dough). The Ankarsrum is a fantastic product and handled my dough better than the KitchenAid. However, I felt I wasn't achieving the strong, silky smooth, high-gluten dough I desired.When the Towallmark mixer went on sale and was available through Garvee, I decided to purchase it. The mixer arrived quickly and was securely packed in a wooden crate. It is heavy and heavy-duty, weighing almost 100 pounds. It took two people to deliver it to my house, leaving it in front of my garage. I used a small dolly to bring it inside and needed help to unpack and lift it out.The mixer is quite large, but it fits under my kitchen cabinets, and I can store it in a lower cabinet alongside my Ankarsrum. The bowl is non-removable, which is common for this type of mixer, especially at this price point. I cleaned the bowl and hook with soapy water (remember, any water in the bowl must be mopped out as it’s too heavy to pour into the sink) and immediately started making dough.The machine has only one speed, but this hasn’t been an issue. I mixed a Neapolitan dough for about 15 minutes and was thrilled to see the dough develop. I observed how strong the dough became in real-time as it started 'snapping' during mixing. I finally achieved a perfect 'window pane' with my freshly mixed dough, confirming it was mixed perfectly.It’s not perfect—the inside of the bowl is slightly rough, adding a bit of friction when mixing. However, considering its mixing performance and the price I paid, this is a minor complaint.It's a chain-driven mixer, and I took the top off to see the mechanics, including a picture of it. Time will tell how long it will last, but I'm optimistic it will serve me well for quite a while.Bottom line: if you make enough bread and pizza to justify a mixer like this and you're undecided, I strongly recommend buying it!

I love this thing lol. I am very impressed so far, very well made and works great. I can’t speak to its longevity but so far this a great piece of kit and seems well made! (Warning, it is large and heavy, so don’t get this if you plan to move it around a lot. I actually like this quality, so not a problem for me. This is definitely a more commercial style appliance.)

This is a great dough maker. Very heavy duty with quality materials. It's also beautiful. I highly recommend it.

After months of use, it’s still running smoothly with no strange vibrations. Handles up to the advertised dough weight, and staff appreciate how simple the controls are to learn.

We use it for brioche, focaccia, and smaller recipe runs. Three speeds make it easy to start slow and ramp up, and the timer keeps us from overmixing when things get hectic.

Mixes and kneads better than our older unit, and cleanup is pretty straightforward. I do wish there were clearer volume lines in the bowl for quicker measuring during busy mornings.