KitchenAid Classic K45SS

“Kitchenaids are so cool. I've restored one K45SS and I'm now restoring a bigger lift-bowl one, both with modern parts. Everthing fits! They're a joy to work on.”

“The Classic (K45SS), Classic Plus (KSM75SL), and Ultra Classic (KSM85PB). Don't abuse them with trying to knead or mix too much heavy dough at once and you should be fine.”

“used/refurb Professional 6000HD are often available for $150-300 and would be a huge step up from the K45SS.”

“I took my K45SS apart last year to replace the grease in it. It has 1 plastic gear that costs 10 bucks. It's made to break to prevent you from shearing the gears or burning up the motor. Not sure what else would define it as lower quality.”

“None of the small KitchenAids are really great for tough dough. But I have an old Hobart K45SS that I bought used and I was able to make cookie dough with it though it did struggle a bit as even new ones will.”

“I just got a Hobart K45SS dated 1984 from Goodwill also, 30 bucks. I'm just in the process of cleaning the grime on the outside but I'm not going as far as you did refinishing it. I'm waiting for the grease to get here and the dough hook and beater since they were dinged up. Probably going to take it apart tonight and clean the inside and hope nothing is dam”

“I love the Hobart-era K45s. :-)”

“I got a K45SS, which were made by Hobart (and in the 80’s) for $10 and works perfectly. Treat it right and you’ll never need to replace it.”

“Old Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, specifically Model K45SS (trust me, use it and abuse it)”

“That's probably the most desirable KitchenAid mixer out there among people who view mixers as tools rather than fashion accessories. If you part with it for under $150, you're being robbed.”

“it's got a model number on it, K45SS. Quick Google search says that line goes back to the 60s. So I'm thinking my mom was mistaken on the wedding thing”

“a neighbor threw out a perfectly working Kitchenaid/Hobart K45SS that I snagged Friday. It’s crazy what people will get rid of.”

“My preferred models are the K5SS if you want a bowl lift model and the K45SS if you want the tilt head. You'll probably need to have the grease replaced in a vintage KitchenAid, over time it starts to separate and the oil drips out of the housing.”

“The Classic gets shaky and shuddery and grindy with heavy duty doughs and mixes, which always frightens me but egg whites and batters and such it can definitely handle, and you save money.”

“They used to be made by Hobart, a company that now makes industrial mixers, and the were all metal and built like a tank. I found one for my girlfriend's last birthday for about $150, and it works amazingly.”

“I have a K45SS Hobart in (I believe) harvest gold, it works like a charm and I've never had any problems. It was a wedding gift to my parents in '84.”

“any of the K45SS (Kitchenaid Classic @ 250watts) KSM75 (Classic Plus @ 275watts) Or KSM150 (Artisan Or Architect @ 325watts) models have excellent parts support. There are even repair manuals and parts easily available. It can really be a buy it once, and keep it repaired.”

“Model K45SS KitchenAid Hobart and love it so much. Used to be my grandfather’s”

“it's a Hobart work horse just the same. I love it.”

“I have a k45ss from the 80s that my grandmother got as a birthday present way back when. Still works like a dream. The only thing I've replaced is the mounting plate for the bowl.”

“It has had its internal (electrical) brushes replaced once in all those years, has a dent on the back dome of the head from one son dropping it on the counter, but it still works just fine.”

“I chose a Hobart-made K45SS - the model is still sold new, so you can get an old one, regrease it, and then you've got a 30 year old 'modern'ish model that you can still get parts and accessories for.”

“My mom had a K45SS when I was young. Most likely late 70s early 80s. I am using the same exact machine to this day. Infact I just made a batch of cookies.”

“I just can't imagine anyone throwing something that works away like that, especially these old KitchenAid mixers. They are tanks that just keep working.”