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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM60 vs KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55

What Artisan 5KSM60 does better (2) and where Heavy Duty 5KSM55 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM60
KitchenAid · 2023Artisan 5KSM60
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$760
vs
KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5KSM55
KitchenAid · 2025Heavy Duty 5KSM55
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ US$580
Higher score
4.4Power & capacity3.8
6.6Versatility7.9
6.0Controls & convenience8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Artisan 5KSM60Heavy Duty 5KSM55
287 × 419372287 × 419371
Artisan 5KSM60Heavy Duty 5KSM55Difference
Height419 mm419 mm=
Width287 mm287 mm=
Depth372 mm371 mm+1 mm
Weight13 kg12.7 kg+0.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Artisan 5KSM60 better than Heavy Duty 5KSM55?

  1. Power375 W vs 325 W+15%
  2. Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.6 l vs 5.2 l+8%

Why is Heavy Duty 5KSM55 better than Artisan 5KSM60?

  1. Dishwasher-safe partsNo · Artisan 5KSM60: Yes
  2. Soft startNo · Artisan 5KSM60: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Power & capacity
Power375 W325 W
Capacity (bowl / basket / pot)5.6 l5.2 l
Speed settings1111
Max. dough per batch0.5 kg0.5 kg
Mixing & processing
Planetary mixing actionYesYes
Mixer designBowl-liftBowl-lift
Attachment hub (power outlet)YesYes
Pulse functionNoNo
Soft startNoYes
Heating / cooking functionNoNo
Bowl materialStainless steelStainless steel
Attachments includedWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beaterWhisk, Dough hook, Flat beater
Number of accessories33
Cooking modes
FunctionsKnead, Whisk, MixKnead, Whisk, Mix
Controls & smart
TimerNoNo
Design & build
Dishwasher-safe partsNoYes
HousingDie-cast metalDie-cast metal
Cord length1.1 m1.1 m
Weight13 kg12.7 kg
Width287 mm287 mm
Height419 mm419 mm
Depth372 mm371 mm
SeriesKitchenAid Artisan—
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