Hi Jenny; thought I'd put in my 2 cents worth about the different K A
Mixers.
About 5 years ago I was looking for one. I was advised by a Kitchen Aid
representative who is a friend of mine to buy the one with the most
wattage that also has a head that tilts back. Unfortunately, I didn't
listen to her, but to my husband, and he thought since the other style
has the more powerful motors, that is what I should go with. I have found
that it is a real frustration in using the style that has the head that
raises up and down, not tilting back. The head is in the way and makes
It more difficult to add ingredients as one is working, and the beaters
have to be removed before you can remove the mixing bowl.
I really feel that Kitchen Aid mixers do have a lot of power. I believe
that if you read the instruction manual and follow their guidelines about
quantities of flour, which beater for which job, length of time to run
the mixer hard, etc., you should not have a problem with burning up the
motor. They are made to last, and they stand behind their warranty. Hope
this helps a bit. Gloria