Top 10 10 Quart Mixers
for October 2023

The KitchenAid KSM8990NP 8-Quart Stand Mixer is a large capacity baker's essential equipped to handle more than 8 pounds of dough for the perfect batch of cookies, bread, or crust in a single bowl. The mixer is NSF certified and includes Powerknead Spiral Dough Hook, Flat Beater, and Stainless Steel Wire Whip. The 10-speed slide control ranges from a very fast whip to a very slow stir and versatile power hub works with more than 12 available attachments to help you make anything and everything imaginable. The mixer has a large 8-quart stainless steel bowl with flat sides, which is important for evenly mixing ingredients. The mixer's motor is sturdy enough to handle heavy dough, even if you're making several loaves at a time. The mixer's tilt head design makes mixing ingredients easier, and the wire whip makes it easier to mix and fold dough, especially for yeast dough. The mixer's PowerKnead Spiral Dough Hook is designed to help knead bread dough, while the Flat Beater helps beat egg whites, cream, and meringues. The mixer's 10-speed slide control makes it easy to choose the proper speed for different types of mixing, and the power hub works with more than 12 available attachments to help you make everything from cupcakes and cookies to pasta and steak. The only drawback to the mixer is its control knob, which can be difficult to maneuver.

The KitchenAid KM 10 Stand Mixer is a sturdy, reliable workhorse that will satisfy the needs of most home cooks, whether you're an expert baker or someone who only bakes occasionally. It has enough power to easily handle most home baking tasks, including mixing pizza dough. It has a heavy base, so it's less likely to topple over on an uneven countertop. The KitchenAid's 10-quart bowl is large enough to handle most doughs. The mixer comes with a dough hook, whisk, and flat beater. These accessories are well-made, and KitchenAid's customer service is top-notch. Our only complaints are that the mixer doesn't turn on as quickly or quietly as our previous top pick, the KitchenAid KM 100, and that it doesn't have as powerful of a motor, so it may not mix as well as our previous pick. Overall, though, the KitchenAid KM 10 is a solid choice.

The Hobart 10 Quart Wire Whip is an inexpensive way to upgrade your basic Hobart mixer. The Hobart C100 and X100 mixers both come with a basic stainless steel wire whip, which does a good job of whipping cake batter and egg whites, but it's far from ideal. The Hobart 10 Quart Wire Whip is an upgrade because it spins 10 times as fast, which means your mixture can be whipped quickly and thoroughly. The wire whip is significantly thinner than the mixer's standard whip, so it's better suited to smaller jobs than large bowls. The Hobart 10 Quart Wire Whip is simple to use, too. It has a twist-and-lock handle, so it's simple to attach and detach the whip from the mixer. It also has a convenient on/off switch, so you don't have to unplug the mixer to turn the whip on and off. The Hobart 10 Quart Wire Whip is inexpensive, too. The Hobart C100 and X100 stand mixers cost around $100, while the Hobart 10 Quart Wire Whip costs less than $20. It might not look as nice, but the Hobart 10 Quart Wire Whip is durable and has superior mixing performance.

The Hobart 275681 10-quart mixer bowl is a perfect fit for Hobart's C100 and C100T stand mixers, and it's one of the sturdiest mixing bowls we tested. It has a durable stainless steel construction, and it's heavy enough to resist warping under heavy use. It's also one of the best bowls for mixing, and it accomplishes this by maintaining a consistent temperature. Our test kitchen found that it maintained a consistently low, even temperature, which makes it easier to mix. The bowl is easy to clean, too, and it accommodates large mixing jobs without jamming. The bowl's diameter is 9-7/8 inches, and it can accommodate up to 10 cups of flour, so it's perfect for mixing bulk ingredients like pancake mix, cookie dough, or pizza dough. It also fits on the C100T, so you can make dough in the bowl and add it to your stand mixer all at once. The bowl is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended.

The BDPM-10 Gear-Driven Planetary Mixer is our best choice for a small commercial mixer. It has excellent speed control, a heavy-duty motor, and enough attachments to meet the needs of a small bakery, restaurant, deli, or market. The mixer's gear-driven transmission provides consistent mixing speed, and the direct-drive, 100% gear-driven transmission is durable and reliable. The 10-quart mixing bowl is large enough to comfortably mix a full batch, and the bowl's 1.5-inch diameter and 4.5-inch height provide plenty of clearance. The mixer's stainless steel construction is durable and easy to clean. The mixer's flat beater, dough hook, and wire whisk attachments all attach easily and securely. The mixer's 120v motor is powerful enough to mix through dense ingredients. All BDPM-10 components are easy to clean, and they're all dishwasher safe. The mixer's controls are easy to use, and the mixer's user-friendly design makes it easy to clean and store. The mixer's handle is wide, and it's comfortable to grip. The mixer's 120v power plug is convenient and sensitive, and the motor is quiet during operation. The mixer's 2-year warranty provides peace of mind.

The Hakka DN10 spiral dough mixer was the most powerful mixer we tested. It propelled dough through a spiral at speeds of up to 2.5 feet per second, and it delivered great mixing results. The mixer is versatile, too. The hook can be used for mixing and kneading, and it's strong enough to knead tough doughs like rye and sourdough. It's also strong enough to mix doughs for bread machines, and its 10-quart capacity is more than enough for bread, pizza dough, and cake mixes. The mixer's controls are easy to use, and its stainless steel construction is durable enough to withstand heavy use and years of abuse. The only problem we encountered with the mixer is that it arrived with a dent in the bowl, but it was easy to smooth out.

The PRIMO PM-10 is a workhorse mixer. This mixer is strong and powerful, and carries an 8-year warranty, so it's worth every penny. It's made from stainless steel, which means it's easy to clean, and it resists corrosion and stains. It has a 10-quart stainless steel mixing bowl, which is big enough for large batches of dough and dough-based foods. The mixer has 3 speeds, so you can aerate and whip ingredients, blend ingredients, and knead ingredients. The mixer comes with everything you need to make delicious dough, including dough blades, beater blades, dough hook, dough release tool, dough scraper, flat beater, whisk, kneading paddle, and spatula. The mixer's handle is 13 inches long, which is long enough to stay out of your way as you work. The mixer comes with a 10-year limited warranty.

The Hobart C100 Dough Hook and Flat Beater is a quality, sturdy mixer attachment that's ideal for mixing and kneading dough. The hook is cast from sturdy aluminum, so it's very durable, and it's constructed so the hook and shaft are the same size, so it works with Hobart mixers with 1/4-inch shafts. The flat beater is made of plastic, so it's light, but it's constructed to be stronger than most flat beaters, so it's built to last. The beater has lots of surface area, so it can get right to the bottom of the mixing bowl, and it's made of stainless steel, so it' s strong and durable. The beater and hook are dishwasher safe, so they're easy to clean, and the hook and beater are small enough to fit in any dishwasher. The Hobart C100 Dough Hook and Flat Beater is a reliable mixer attachment that's ideal for mixing and kneading dough.

The Happybuy Commercial Food Mixer offers a lot of power and versatility for its price. Its motor is strong enough for heavy mixing jobs, and its three-speed control lets it handle everything from light mixing to heavy dough. The chopper attachment is a welcome addition to the mixer, and it's perfect for quickly chopping up vegetables, fruit, or ice for drinks. The mixer's bowl is large, and it's made of stainless steel, so it's resistant to rust. The bowl is easy to clean, and it has a drain hole, so it's easy to clean after using the mixer. The controls are easy to use and the mixer's packaging is sturdy, so it's a compact unit that can fit under most kitchen cabinets. The mixer has a safety guard, so large items won't fall from the bowl, and it has a cover, so the machine stays clean between uses.