SPIRAL MIXERS BUYING GUIDE
SPIRAL & PLANETARY MIXER FEATURES TABLE
The table below lets you compare the features and key specs of our Häussler, Famag, Spiralmac, and Thunderbird spiral mixers, and more details are available on individual product pages. If you have questions not answered here or would just like to discuss your particular needs, our knowledgeable customer service representatives would love to talk with you.
SPIRAL & PLANETARY MIXERS COMPARISON
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Spiral Mixer |
Style |
Bowl Capacity |
Dough Capacity |
Flour Capacity |
Motor 1 |
Speeds |
Removable Bowl |
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Spiral
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5.2 qts.
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7.7 lbs. /
|
3 lbs. /
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V: 120
W: 370 PH: 1
|
7 + timer
|
Yes |
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Spiral + Breaker Bar
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7.4 qts.
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11 lbs. /
|
6.6 lbs. /
|
V: 110
W: 350 PH: 1
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Variable
|
Yes |
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Spiral + Breaker Bar
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8.4 qts.
|
11 lbs. /
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6.6 lbs. /
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V: 110
W: 370 PH: 1
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Variable
|
Yes |
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Häussler Alpha
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Spiral | 9 qts. | 16 lbs. /
7.25 kg. |
6.4 lbs. /
2.9 kg. |
V: 110
W: 370 PH: 1 |
2 | Yes |
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Thunderbird Mixer, 10 qts.
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Planetary | 10 qts. | 12.5 lbs. /
5.6 kg. |
5 lbs. /
2.24 kg. |
V: 115
W: 373 PH: 1 |
3 | Yes |
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Spiralmac Royal Queen 8kg | Spiral + Breaker Bar | 10.5 qts. | 17.6 lbs. /
8 kg. |
11 lbs. /
5 kg. |
V: 120
W: 750 PH: 1 |
Variable | Yes |
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Famag IM-8S | Spiral + Breaker Bar | 11.5 qts. | 17.6 lbs. /
8 kg. |
5 lbs. /
11 kg. |
V: 110
W: 400 PH: 1 |
Variable | Yes |
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Haussler SP10 KA
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Spiral | 12.7 qts. | 20 lbs. /
9 kg. |
8 lbs. /
3.6 kg. |
V: 110
W: 740 PH: 1 |
1 | Yes |
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Haussler SP10 KA 2G
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Spiral | 12.7 qts. | 20 lbs. /
9 kg. |
8 lbs. /
3.6 kg. |
V: 230
W: 740 PH: 3 |
2 | Yes |
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Haussler SP10 KA 2G 2T
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Spiral | 12.7 qts. | 20 lbs. /
9 kg. |
8 lbs. /
3.6 kg. |
V: 230
W: 740 PH: 3 |
2 | Yes |
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Famag IM-10S | Spiral + Breaker Bar | 13.7 qts. | 23 lbs. /
10.5 kg. |
15.4 lbs. /
7 kg. |
V: 110
W: 400 PH: 1 |
Variable | Yes |
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Spiralmac Royal Queen 12kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 17 qts. | 26.4 lbs. /
12 kg. |
17.6 lbs. /
8 kg. |
V: 120
W: 750 PH: 1 |
Variable | Yes |
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Haussler SP15 KA
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Spiral | 19 qts. | 31 lbs. /
14 kg. |
12.4 lbs. /
5.6 kg. |
V: 110
W: 740 PH: 1 |
1 | Yes |
Haussler SP15 KA 2G
|
Spiral | 19 qts. | 31 lbs. /
14 kg. |
12.4 lbs. /
5.6 kg. |
V: 230
W: 740 PH: 3 |
2 | Yes | |
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Famag IM-15
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 20 qts. | 26.4 lbs. /
12 kg. |
17.6 lbs. /
8 kg. |
V: 230
W: 750 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
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Thunderbird Mixer, 20 qts.
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Planetary | 20 qts. | 25 lbs. /
11.3 kg. |
10 lbs. /
4.5 kg. |
V: 115
W: 560 PH: 1 |
3 | Yes |
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Famag IM-20 | Spiral + Breaker Bar | 25.3 qts. | 39.6 lbs. /
18 kg. |
26.4 lbs. /
12 kg. |
V: 230
W: 750 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
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Haussler SP20 KA
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Spiral | 25.4 qts. | 40 lbs. /
18 kg. |
16 lbs. /
7.2 kg. |
V: 110
W: 1110 PH: 1 |
1 | Yes |
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Haussler SP20 KA 2G
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Spiral | 25.4 qts. | 40 lbs. /
18 kg. |
16 lbs. /
7.2 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1110 PH: 3 |
2 | Yes |
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Thunderbird Mixer, 30 qts
|
Planetary | 30 qts. | 45 lbs. /
20.4 kg. |
18 lbs. /
8.16 kg. |
V: 115
W: 745 PH: 1 |
3 | Yes |
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Spiralmac Royal Queen, 2 speed, 25kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 33.8 qts. | 55 lbs. /
25 kg. |
33 lbs. /
15 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1800/2650 PH: 3 |
2 | No |
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Spiralmac Royal Queen, variable speed, 25kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 33.8 qts. | 55 lbs. /
25 kg. |
33 lbs. /
15 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1800 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
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Haussler SP30 KA 2G 2T
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Spiral | 34 qts. | 62 lbs. /
28 kg. |
24.8 lbs. /
11.2 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1110 PH: 3 |
2 | Yes |
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Famag IM-30 | Spiral | 37 qts. | 55 lbs. /
25 kg. |
37 lbs. /
17 kg. |
V: 230
W: 2200 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
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Thunderbird ARM-40
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Planetary | 40 qts. | 50 lbs. /
22.6 kg. |
20 lbs. /
9 kg. |
V: 115
W: 932 PH: 1 |
3 | Yes |
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Famag IM-40
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Spiral + Breaker Bar | 43 qts. | 83 lbs. /
38 kg. |
55 lbs. /
25 kg. |
V: 230
W: 2200 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
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Haussler SP40 KA 2G 2T (Coming soon!) | Spiral | 43 qts. | 77 lbs. /
35 kg. |
30.8 lbs. /
14 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1480 PH: 3 |
2 | Yes |
Spiralmac Royal Queen, 2 speed, 38kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 43.3 qts. | 83 lbs. /
38 kg. |
44 lbs. /
20 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1800/2650 PH: 3 |
2 | No | |
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Spiralmac Royal Queen, variable speed, 38kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 43.3 qts. | 83 lbs. /
38 kg. |
44 lbs. /
20 kg. |
V: 230
W: 2200 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
Spiralmac Royal Queen, 2 speed, 44kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 56 qts. | 97 lbs. /
44 kg. |
55 lbs. /
25 kg. |
V: 230
W: 1800/2650 PH: 3 |
2 | No | |
Spiralmac Royal Queen, variable speed, 44kg
|
Spiral + Breaker Bar | 56 qts. | 97 lbs. /
44 kg. |
55 lbs. /
25 kg. |
V: 230
W: 2200 PH: 1 |
Variable | No | |
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Famag IM-50
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Spiral + Breaker Bar | 56 qts. | 110 lbs. /
50 kg. |
72.7 lbs. /
33 kg. |
V: 230
W: 2200 PH: 1 |
Variable | No |
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Thunderbird ARM-60, 3 speed
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Planetary | 60 qts. | 75 lbs. /
34 kg. |
30 lbs. /
13.6 kg. |
V: 220
W: 2980 PH: 1 |
3 | Yes |
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Thunderbird ARM-60, 6 speed
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Planetary | 60 qts. | 75 lbs. /
34 kg. |
30 lbs. /
13.6 kg. |
V: 220
W: 2980 PH: 1 |
6 | Yes |
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Haussler SP50 K 2G 2T
|
Spiral | 67 qts. | 110.2 lbs. /
50 kg. |
44 lbs. /
20 kg. |
Sp 1: 230V, 1500W, 3PH/
Sp 2: 230V, 2500W, 3PH |
2 | Yes |
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Thunderbird Mixer
|
Planetary | 80 qts. | 100 lbs. /
45.3 kg. |
40 lbs. /
17.4 kg. |
V: 220
W: 3730 PH: 3 |
6 | Yes |
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Haussler SP70 K 2G 2T (Coming soon!) | Spiral | 86 qts. | 143 lbs. /
64.8 kg. |
57.2 lbs. /
25.9 kg. |
Sp 1: 230V, 1500W, 3PH/
Sp 2: 230V, 2500W, 3PH |
2 | Yes |
Famag IM-5/8/10 models have a 3 year home or 1 year commercial warranty. Larger Famag models have a 1 year home or commercial warranty. All Haussler models have a 1 year commercial or home warranty. |
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Table Notes: 1. Nearly all homes and some businesses aren't equipped with 3-phase power. Please check with an electrician to make sure you have the correct power source before ordering a 3-phase machine. |
Some aspects about each Haussler model are indicated by its model number:
- 2G = 2 speeds
- 2T = 2 timers
- KA = Kneading arm can be tilted up & bowl can be removed
- K = Kneading arm can be tilted up & bowl can't be removed
Looking for smaller mixers? See our dough mixer buying guide and comparison chart here.