Hamilton Beach All-Metal 4.5-Quart (63227N)

The Hamilton Beach 63227N is a household planetary mixer with an all-metal housing and gears, a 4.5 US quart steel bowl and 12 speed settings. Hamilton Beach lists a 400 W motor. The head tilts for access to the bowl, which locks onto the base and has a handle. A dough hook, flat beater, whisk and removable pouring shield are included. The manual supports kneading bread, rolls and pizza dough. The hook, flat beater, bowl and pouring shield are dishwasher-safe; the whisk is washed by hand.

Dough capacity: Not published
Type: Planetary
4.26 L400 W
Hydration window: Not published

Specifications

Type: Planetary
Bowl: 4.26 L
Variable speed: Yes
Motor: 400 W

Pros

The housing and gears are metal.
A handled steel bowl and tilting head help with access and emptying.
Twelve speed settings support kneading, mixing and whipping.

Cons

The manufacturer does not specify a maximum dough weight.
The whisk requires hand washing.

How the calculator uses this mixer

Water temperature. Pandough uses the typical friction factor for its type, 12. To reach 24°C dough in a 22°C kitchen, the calculator asks for water at 16°C, against 25°C when mixing by hand.
Batch size check. Its maker publishes no dough capacity, so there is no batch limit to check.