KitchenAid® K45SS Classic Series™ 4.5-qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (2024)

FAQs

Is the 4.5 qt KitchenAid mixer big enough? ›

Full size tilt-head stand mixers start with a 4.5 quart bowl capacity. This more modest size still helps you make up to 8 dozen cookies¹ in one batch and is enough for most everyday recipes including full meals. Six quarts is standard on most bowl-lift models and can mix up to 13 dozen cookies¹ at once.

Although the exact timeline of the K45 model's discontinuation is not readily available, it is safe to say that Hobart produced the KitchenAid K45 stand mixers from 1941 until at least the late 1980s or early 1990s when the KSM150 series was introduced.

bowl will be marked "K4," a 4.5 qt. bowl "K45," a 5 qt.

While KitchenAid mixers are definitely an investment, they're a good one! These mixers are generally expected to last 10-15 years. And if you take good care of yours and use it properly, it can last even longer.

KITCHENAID® COPPER MIXER BOWLS

The copper-color finish stainless steel bowls fit all 4.5 or 5 Quart KitchenAid^® Tilt-Head Stand Mixers and are dishwasher safe, so you can clean them without worrying about losing the copper's shine.

Both the Artisan^® vs Classic^™ stand mixers feature generous capacities, but the Artisan^® Series offers a little extra capacity for big jobs. The Artisan^® mixer's 5 quart bowl can mix up to 9 dozen cookies³ in a single batch. The 4.5 quart bowl on the Classic^™ mixer can mix up to 8 dozen cookies³ in a single batch.

It's important to choose a size that will be most useful to you. The standard size is between 4.5 and 5.5 quarts. This is large enough to bake a batch of cookies or knead a loaf of bread. If you do a lot of large-quantity cookie or bread baking, you might want to opt for a larger mixer.

Overall, the KitchenAid range catalog is still one we recommend, and with prices between $1,430 and $11,520, the brand offers a diverse selection of cooking stations for shoppers with mid- to high-end budgets.

Our brands — Amana®, Whirlpool®, Maytag®, KitchenAid® and JennAir® — have become trusted household names that live under the Whirlpool Corporation umbrella.

The two most common KitchenAid stand mixers are the Classic (4.5-quart capacity) and the Artisan (5-quart)—both are tilt-head models.

How many quarts is a K45? ›

A: An easy tip to remember - the 45 stands for 4.5 qt. So simply look for accessories for 4.5 qt KitchenAid mixers.

Runs on 250 watts. Has 10 claimed speeds, Has a whisk.

If you are wondering why stand mixers are so expensive, you are not alone. The best models, like Kitchenaid, Wolf, and Cuisinart are expensive for a good reason; they are tried-and-trusted brands that rarely, if ever, fail to deliver on their promise to provide you with a top-quality stand mixer.

Pro Line^® Series 7 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer

Featuring our largest capacity bowl and our most powerful motor for residential KitchenAid^® mixers, this model also includes a pouring shield that helps keep lightweight ingredients like flour from flying out of the bowl when you're mixing.

You may enjoy warranty coverage for 10 years, but your mixer might break after five because you didn't clean it regularly. If you purchase a machine with a five-year coverage limit, it may last for 20 with diligent maintenance. With the right care, you can make your appliance last.

The two most common KitchenAid stand mixers are the Classic (4.5-quart capacity) and the Artisan (5-quart)—both are tilt-head models.

Choosing a Mixer Size

It's important to choose a size that will be most useful to you. The standard size is between 4.5 and 5.5 quarts. This is large enough to bake a batch of cookies or knead a loaf of bread. If you do a lot of large-quantity cookie or bread baking, you might want to opt for a larger mixer.

You can make bread in any size stand mixer, but if you make large quantities, you may prefer a model with a spiral knead dough hook, which comes with select models of bowl lift stand mixers. If so, you may prefer a bowl lift mixer, which comes in capacities of 4.5 to 8 quarts.

Smaller-sized stand mixers will usually offer somewhere between 2 and 3.5 qts of capacity, while larger stand mixers can offer around 5–8 qts. In the middle, you'll find medium-sized stand mixers with around 4–5 qts of capacity—a great size for everyday recipes and meals.