Is the Artisan good for bread dough?

Yes for standard loaves and batches up to a few cups of flour. For very stiff or large dough, run it on low speed and give it breaks; a bowl-lift model handles heavy dough with less strain.

How does it compare with the Classic?

The Artisan has a larger bowl and a more powerful motor than the Classic, so it handles bigger batches and stiffer mixtures. Both use the same tilt-head design and attachments.

Can I use KitchenAid attachments on it?

Yes. The front hub takes KitchenAid's pasta roller, food grinder, spiralizer, ice cream maker and other attachments, which are sold separately.

What comes in the box?

The mixer, a handled stainless steel bowl, a wire whip, a flat beater, a dough hook and a pouring shield.

Is the bowl dishwasher-safe?

Yes, the stainless steel bowl is dishwasher-safe. The beaters and dough hook are best washed by hand to protect their finish.

How much counter space does it need?

Leave clearance above and behind for the head to tilt back fully, plus room to slide the bowl on and off.

What do buyers say about the KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

Where can I buy the KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, KitchenAid, Walmart, eBay, Bloomingdale's.

KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

Q: Where is the KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer cheapest?

At Walmart, for $249.99, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Artisan as a buy-once machine: they praise even mixing, the tilt-head workflow and years of service, and many have handed theirs down. Complaints centre on weight, noise at high speed and strain with heavy dough.

What people mention

Mixing performancePraisedOwners say the planetary action blends batter and frosting evenly without constant scraping.
Build and durabilityPraisedMany report years of regular use, and some pass the mixer on to family.
WeightCriticisedOwners find it heavy to lift and say it needs room behind to tilt the head.
NoiseCriticisedHigher speeds are described as loud, especially when creaming butter or kneading.
Heavy doughMixedBread bakers say it handles moderate dough well but labours on large, stiff batches.
AttachmentsMixedOwners like the front hub but note the attachments are extra purchases.

About the KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

The KitchenAid Artisan Series tilt-head stand mixer has a deep green enamel finish with a touch of blue and metallic flake. It has a die-cast zinc and aluminum body and a handled stainless steel bowl. The bowl holds enough batter for up to nine dozen cookies in one batch, made with the flat beater and 28 g of dough per cookie.

Planetary mixing action spirals the beater to 59 touch points around the bowl for thorough mixing. The 10-speed control runs from very slow stirring to gentle kneading to fast beating. The head tilts back to make adding ingredients easy and locks in place while mixing. The pouring shield installs easily to help keep ingredients in the bowl.

The mixer accepts KitchenAid attachments, sold separately. These can shred chicken, churn ice cream, roll out fresh pasta, and make vegetable noodles and burgers.

Bowl capacity

4.8 L (5 qt.)

Bowl

Stainless steel, with handle, dishwasher-safe

Speeds

Mixing action

Planetary, with 59 touch points around the bowl

Design

Tilt head that locks in place while mixing

Construction

Die-cast zinc and aluminum with enamel finish

Finish

Deep green enamel with a touch of blue and metallic flake

In the box

Stainless steel bowl, coated cast aluminum flat beater, coated cast aluminum dough hook, stainless steel and cast aluminum 6-wire whip, plastic pouring shield

Attachments

Compatible with KitchenAid attachments (sold separately)

Care

Removable parts are dishwasher-safe; hand wash the wire whip

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