Opinions among long-time bakers suggest that while older vintage KitchenAid models (particularly those built by Hobart decades ago) featured heavier-duty all-metal internal gears, modern KitchenAid mixers remain exceptionally well-built compared to cheap plastic competitors. Some plastic internal gears were introduced in newer entry-level models to act as sacrificial parts preventing motor burnout during stalls, but premium Artisan and Bowl-Lift models maintain robust steel gearboxes and exceptional mixing performance.
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