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KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125: 4.8 L, 10 speeds, 5-year warranty
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The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125 is the familiar tilt-head mixer with a die-cast metal body, here in Empire Red. Its appeal for pizza makers is less about raw numbers and more about longevity: KitchenAid gives a five year full warranty on parts and labour. It suits bakers who make dough regularly in moderate batches and want a mixer that will last.
- Bowl
- 4.8 L
- Motor
- 300 W
- Speeds
- 10
- Dough tool
- Dough hook
- Dough per batch (stated)
- Not stated
In its favour
- KitchenAid states a five year full warranty covering parts and labour.
- The die-cast metal build is listed as made from tough materials for long life.
- A large range of optional attachments plugs into the front hub.
Good to know
- At 300 W it has the lowest stated motor power in this guide for stiff pizza dough.
- The 4.8 L bowl is smaller than the Kenwood, Lakeland and Karaca bowls.
Our take
Bowl, tools and speeds
A 4.8 L stainless steel bowl comes with a dough hook for kneading, a whisk for aerating and a flat beater for heavier mixtures. Ten speed settings give a wide range, from a slow stir to a fast whip.
KitchenAid describes the mixer as suitable for small to large quantities. It does not state a flour or dough weight per batch, so for pizza it is sensible to follow KitchenAid's own guidance on dough sizes.
The 300 W question
At 300 W, the Artisan has the lowest stated motor rating among the mixers on this site. Wattage is not the whole story, as gearing and design matter too, but stiff, low-hydration pizza dough asks more of a motor than cake batter. Keep batches moderate and knead on a low speed.
The tilt-head design lifts the top for easy access to the bowl when scraping down or removing dough.
Build, weight and attachments
The body is die-cast metal, and the mixer weighs 10.4 kg, which keeps it planted on the worktop. It measures 37 x 24 x 36 cm. A front hub accepts a large number of optional accessories, such as pasta rollers and mincers, which simply plug in according to the listing.
The five year full warranty covers replacement parts and labour for defects, according to KitchenAid's listing text.
Artisan, Bosch or Kenwood
The Bosch Series 2 MUMS2VM40G is smaller with a 3.8 L bowl but states 1.7 kg of yeast dough and ships with many extras. The Kenwood kMix KMX751ABK has a 1,000 W motor and 5 L bowl in a metal body. The Artisan wins on warranty and the range of add-ons.
Verdict
Pick the KitchenAid Artisan if long-term reliability, a solid metal build and a five year warranty matter more to you than motor wattage, and your dough batches are moderate. If you want more stated power for stiff dough, the Kenwood kMix is worth a look. If capacity is the priority, a 7 L mixer like the Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL suits better.
Compared with alternatives in: Best mixers for pizza dough
Amazon listing title: KitchenAid 4.8 Litre Artisan Stand Mixer 5KSM125 (Empire Red)