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 Thunberbird 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.

Table notes: 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.
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Spiral Mixer		Style	Bowl Capacity	Dough Capacity	Flour Capacity	Motor1	Speeds	Removable Bowl
	Häussler NOVA	Spiral	5.2 qts.	7.7 lbs. / 3.5 kg.	3 lbs. / 1.5 kg.	V: 110 W: 350 PH: 1	7 + timer	Yes
	Spiralmac Royal Queen 5kg	Spiral + Breaker Bar	7.4 qts.	11 lbs. / 5 kg.	6.6 lbs. / 3 kg.	V: 120 W: 370 PH: 1	Variable	Yes
	Famag Grilletta IM-5S	Spiral + Breaker Bar	8.4 qts.	11 lbs. / 5 kg.	6.6 lbs. / 3 kg.	V: 110 W: 350 PH: 1	Variable	Yes
	Häussler Alpha	Spiral	9 qts.	16 lbs. / 7.25 kg.	6.4 lbs. / 2.9 kg.	V: 110 W: 370 PH: 1	2	Yes
	Thunderbird Mixer, 10 qts.	Planetary	10 qts.	12.5 lbs. / 5.6 kg.	5 lbs. / 2.24 kg.	V: 115 W: 373 PH: 1	3	Yes
	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
	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
	Haussler SP10 KA	Spiral	12.7 qts.	20 lbs. / 9 kg.	8 lbs. / 3.6 kg.	V: 110 W: 740 PH: 1	1	Yes
	Haussler SP10 KA 2G	Spiral	12.7 qts.	20 lbs. / 9 kg.	8 lbs. / 3.6 kg.	V: 230 W: 740 PH: 3	2	Yes
	Haussler SP10 KA 2G 2T	Spiral	12.7 qts.	20 lbs. / 9 kg.	8 lbs. / 3.6 kg.	V: 230 W: 740 PH: 3	2	Yes
	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
	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
	Haussler SP15 KA	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
	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
	Thunderbird Mixer, 20 qts.	Planetary	20 qts.	25 lbs. / 11.3 kg.	10 lbs. / 4.5 kg.	V: 115 W: 560 PH: 1	3	Yes
	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
	Haussler SP20 KA	Spiral	25.4 qts.	40 lbs. / 18 kg.	16 lbs. / 7.2 kg.	V: 110 W: 1110 PH: 1	1	Yes
	Haussler SP20 KA 2G	Spiral	25.4 qts.	40 lbs. / 18 kg.	16 lbs. / 7.2 kg.	V: 230 W: 1110 PH: 3	2	Yes
	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
	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
	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
	Haussler SP30 KA 2G 2T	Spiral	34 qts.	62 lbs. / 28 kg.	24.8 lbs. / 11.2 kg.	V: 230 W: 1110 PH: 3	2	Yes
	Famag IM-30	Spiral	37 qts.	55 lbs. / 25 kg.	37 lbs. / 17 kg.	V: 230 W: 2200 PH: 1	Variable	No
	Thunderbird ARM-40	Planetary	40 qts.	50 lbs. / 22.6 kg.	20 lbs. / 9 kg.	V: 115 W: 932 PH: 1	3	Yes
	Famag IM-40	Spiral + Breaker Bar	43 qts.	83 lbs. / 38 kg.	55 lbs. / 25 kg.	V: 230 W: 2200 PH: 1	Variable	No
	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
	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
	Famag IM-50	Spiral + Breaker Bar	56 qts.	110 lbs. / 50 kg.	72.7 lbs. / 33 kg.	V: 230 W: 2200 PH: 1	Variable	No
	Thunderbird ARM-60, 3 speed	Planetary	60 qts.	75 lbs. / 34 kg.	30 lbs. / 13.6 kg.	V: 220 W: 2980 PH: 1	3	Yes
	Thunderbird ARM-60, 6 speed	Planetary	60 qts.	75 lbs. / 34 kg.	30 lbs. / 13.6 kg.	V: 220 W: 2980 PH: 1	6	Yes
	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
	Thunderbird Mixer	Planetary	80 qts.	100 lbs. / 45.3 kg.	40 lbs. / 17.4 kg.	V: 220 W: 3730 PH: 3	6	Yes
	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.

 

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

 

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