Kitchenaid mixer at thrift store

[fan-of-fans]

Today I happened to go to a thrift store I rarely go to and there was a KitchenAid mixer for $40. Didn't get a good look at it as store was quite crowded. It was a white model with the head that lifts back. I saw it had a metal bowl with a white plastic guard and the mixing attachment, maybe some other parts. Thought hard about grabbing it. I figure that is a good deal. No idea how old it is, to me it looked fairly old, but the white ones all look about the same to me.

I don't really do much that needs a mixer, but I like the retro look of these mixers. They really seem well built.

 

[mixguy]

KitchenAid Mixer

If you have a K45 or K45SS that runs smoothly without much wear marks or scratches and is clean, you have a great bargain. If you have a 4C you have good mixer too but it cannot knead bread or handle some attachments. The plate to which the bowl clamps into the stand has the model info to determine which model you have. Also written on the trim band or the top of the machine depending which you have. The 4C has one beater and the K45s have a whip, flat beater and dough hook as standard equipment.

 

[rp2813]

If it's old enough to be a Hobart and you can test its operation, it's worth getting.  Even if it's not a Hobart and functions properly, it's still a good deal at $40.

 

[vacerator]

Ultr Power

models came out in the late 80's, or by 1990. 300 watt motor. Classic models are 250 watts. Both are the same Hobart design from before 1990.
If it has a handle on the top of the motor housing (4C)?, it's way older.

 

[norgeway]

Wait till you guys

See what I'm bringing to the wash in to mash potatoes with! A VERY early Hobart commercial...im talking 1918 or so!

 

[mixguy]

KitchenAid/Hobart Model H

You have a KitchenAid/Hobart Model H ? No preview pics?

 

[fan-of-fans]

Got a better look at it. It's actually the tall one with the crank to raise and lower the bowl. It said "KitchenAid by Hobart" on the side and the model number was K something but I can't remember. It did have a three prong plug if that gives any idea to the age. And it had a wire whisk, a white hook, and a white flat paddle in the bowl.

The paint on top looked a little worn, but otherwise it was pretty clean.

 

[rp2813]

It's probably a K5 SS, the "5" meaning bowl capacity in quarts, and the "SS" indicating solid state speed control.  The 3-prong plug makes me lean toward the "SS" designation.

 

I'm not a big fan of the bowl-lift models, but that doesn't mean it's not worth $40 (again, if it's in proper working order), particularly since it's a true Hobart product, and the same model brand new made by Whirlpool would be around $250 on sale.

 

I'm amazed it's still there.  Around here, it would have disappeared in a day.