What Commercial Mixer Are You Using?
Business By SherisEdibleDesigns Updated 21 Aug 2007 , 5:06am by CoutureCake
I'm looking for a commercial 20 quart mixer to start my business. What kind of commercial mixer are you using? I am looking at Hobart and Anvil right now. Anyone have experiance with Uniworld?? They are imported with gear drive transmissions and are only about $1200 new which is crazy cheap. Need input please.
Tnx
I can't give you any good advise on what brand to get but if you are thinking about purchasing one used check out
http://www.auctionzip.com
for a list of commerical auctions in your area. I have recently seen two 20 quart (working) hobarts at auction 1 went for $350.00 and 1 for $800.00. Not to mention the racks, pans, ovens (I bought a 1/2 size blodgett electric for $5.00 and a gas one for $100 and they both work), displays, fridges and anything else you would need. Price, of course, depends on who is there and what they are looking for.
HTH Val
Okay, 1st, vrmcc1, your baby is ADORABLE!
I use an older Hobart mixer, and it is such a workhorse. I can't give you an opinion on the other two brands, since I've never used them, but I give Hobart a thumbs up rating! 
I have not used any of these commercial mixers but just want to toss something out there to think about.
When looking at these mixers look at how easy it is to get parts for them and how expensive they are, and if there is anyone in the area that can work on them. I know Hobart has representitives all across the US and can usually make it somewhere within a couple of hours drive time.
But with that one that was an import, is there anyone in the area that can fix it? Or what about parts? Are they readily available in the US or will they have to be shipped from overseas. The upfront cost may be more for a mixer, but knowing that you will have service/parts available at a much more reasonable time and price will be what keeps your business going.
If I had the budget for it, I'd go Hobart all the way... Their sales reps are pretty open about parts versus age on the equipment. They've got factory refurbished machines you can get reasonably too and places that sell them all over. It's also easy to find a repair center and replacement parts (which it is useful to have more than one bowl/beater/wisk/dough hook)..
I'd go Hobart...
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