Conti PL18 20B dough capacity and hydration
The Conti PL18 20B is a 20 L bench planetary mixer with a gear transmission, touch controls, and continuously adjustable tool speed from 45 to 180 rpm. It includes a stainless steel bowl, whisk, spiral dough tool and paddle, plus a digital timer. A lever raises and lowers the bowl. The manufacturer’s bread and pizza table specifies 1.0–4.5 kg of flour at 55% hydration, using 40–60 rpm; these are flour quantities, not finished-dough weights. The machine weighs 74 kg. A stainless steel pedestal is optional.
- Continuous speed adjustment allows different speeds for dough, batters and whipping.
- The stainless steel whisk, spiral tool and paddle are included.
- A digital timer supports repeatable mixing sessions.
- Bread and pizza dough require the slow 40–60 rpm range, rather than the full speed range.
- At 74 kg, it needs a stable workstation and careful handling.