tilt head vs bowl lift Which is better, the tilt head or the bowl lift? And why do you prefer the one you chose?
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I am a fan of the bowl lift and I personally prefer this option over the tilt. I like being able to drop the bowl down for scraping the sides while mixing or adding ingredients and I like the fact that the beaters are not lifted up at an angle in the air with all the wet ingredients; there is more potential for flinging dough out of the bowl and I just think it is more awkward period.
1086714
My husband bought me the bowl lift because I wanted to have the water/ice jacket. Turns out I have never gotten around to using the jacket, but I detest the bowl lift and wish I had gotten an artisan instead. It's real messy to remove the bowl or beater and you lose batter in the process. With my old tilt-head sunbeam, I used to lift the beaters just above the batter and turn it on low so that centrifugal force would send most of the dough off the beaters back into the bowl. Can't do that with a bowl-lift.
1766646
Hi Maa, My advice would be that you check your warranty. I think you will find that it's not very lengthy. Just make certain if you have a tilt head mixer you get the same in the beater and the same for the lift bowl mixer. That said, I've used mine countless times without any problem. Enjoy the convenience of not having to continuously scrape down the bowl.
151120
I'm surprised no one has actually figured this out yet and written this tip to help others figure out the tilt. You know how you pull on the handle to make the chair go up and down (the pneumatic lift)? Well, you just have to pull that bar out for tilt, and push it in for lock position. The knob is only for tension. Pull out the bar!
777835
The instruction booklet addresses compatibility with tilt head AND bowl lift model mixers but does not mention any models by name with regards to compatibility. If I had to guess, I'd say it does but I can't be 100% positive because I've only got a Pro 500 model at home that I'm using it with.
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There are two great things about the lifter that a lot of people don't realize. 1) It makes it so you don't have to take the receiver off the hook. 2) It's like a tiny robot that sits on your phone and does your bidding. If you ever have any other headset questions, feel free to contact us directly. Cheers!
737931
My bowl is just like that if yours is the pro where the head moves up and down. Not for a tilt head
387307
I am not sure which model I have. will have to ask wife. Mine is a tilt head
1443988
I have used both and I definitely prefer the straight shaft. I think your height and any back issues may have play a big part in the decision. I am 6'2". I also agree with the statement that the straight shaft keeps debris farther from the operator. For me it is also easier to control and work around and under bushes, trees or any shrubbery.
931562
Pro series is all "bowl lift" style and the Classic, Classic Plus and Artisan are all tilt head.
135101
It should fit. I looked at the picture of your mixer and it is a 5 qt. lift. I have one of these and really like the convenience of having a 2nd bowl for busy baking days. In fact, just yesterday I used both of them. I know that I ordered one that was for the tilt head mixer before I found this one. The return policy was easy. But it is sad when you think you are getting what you need and it is not the right one.
100321
I am basically a sports and wildlife photographer. I have a couple of ball heads that I have used in that manner, but the gimbal is much easier to manage. Your camera/lens are centered directly above the tripod instead of hanging off to one side which makes everything much more stable. If you are shooting moving subjects(sports, flying birds, etc...) it is so much easier to follow the action and stay on target with the camera centered and balanced on the tripod. I have had no regrets with my gimbal.
176462
it does not tilt back. it raises and lowers. this way it eliminates a weak spot especially when kneading dough you don't want the head bouncing up and down. you need something strong and steady. The bowl sits on two spikes and has a slip over spring clip that is on the machine frame. very strong spring clip. nothing about these units are weak. built like a tank.
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Impossible to answer without owning both models for a comparative experience. Comparing the specs this model tills deeper and I think the heavier head weight may help in that instance. All I can say for sure is that I am very happy with this model so far and it has heavy use this spring with tilling, weeding, mixing in compost, and digging and prepping holes for tomato planting.
498487
The tilt is rather limited, but I play the guitar and the range of movement is well within reading range either sitting or standing. It is not a knob, but rather a large "butterfly" nut that us much easier to use and tighten rather than a knob. My experience with knobs has not been good and after time they do not tighten enough. This "butterfly" nut is easy to turn even for someone with limited strength. I have small hands and carpal tunnel and I can still easily tighten the nut.
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This cover fits the tilt-head models. I don't think it will fit the Pro series with the bowl-lift. It fits my Artisan mixer (tilt-head) very snugly & I don't think there is room to accommodate a larger mixer. Keep looking on Amazon, because there is a larger cover that appears (by description) to fit the Professional series.
9050
I have never detached the tilt locking head and I will be afraid that I will not be able to put it back together. It happened prior to this new mixture. So, I suggest that you get the hand mixture. Thank you.
1990188
1) 15 vs 5 degree tilt as I am mounting near the ceiling and watching it from bed (and no tools required for tilt). 2) I did not want the 360 degree rotation for level adj (I mounted this in my camper and just dont want to worry about one more movement during travel). 3) When fully retracted this one is nearly 1" flatter to the wall 1.6" vs 2.4" (prevents head banger in the close quarters in my camper)!Hope this helps.