How Big Can a Commercial Planetary Mixer Be?
If your bread is flying off the shelves, winning awards, and drawing lines out the door every morning — you’re going to need help. Fast. That’s where a commercial planetary mixer becomes your secret weapon.
Whether you’re scaling up your bakery, expanding into food production, or upgrading your restaurant’s back-of-house setup, knowing the right size mixer to choose is essential. With over 40 years of experience supplying planetary mixers across Australia, here’s what you need to know.
Planetary Mixer Sizes: A Complete Guide
Planetary mixers come in a wide range of sizes to suit different business types and production needs. Here’s a breakdown:
Small Planetary Mixers (5L–20L)
Perfect for:
Home bakers
Boutique patisseries
Small-scale kitchens
These compact mixers are ideal for light-duty tasks like whipping cream or mixing cake batters.
Medium Planetary Mixers (20L–80L)
Best for:
Cafés
Restaurants
Mid-sized bakeries
A versatile choice for doughs, fillings, and general food prep without taking up too much space.
Large Planetary Mixers (80L–500L)
Recommended for:
Commercial bakeries
Central kitchens
High-volume production
These Large-Scale Mixers are built to handle heavier doughs and larger batch sizes on a daily basis.
Industrial Planetary Mixers Over 500L
Need serious mixing power? Industrial-scale planetary mixers can go up to — and even exceed — 1000 liters. They’re commonly used in:
Large bakeries and confectionery production
(200L–500L mixers for bread, pastry doughs, and batters)Food processing facilities
(Mixers above 500L for soups, sauces, dressings, and pre-prepared meals)Pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing
(Mixers up to 1000L for creams, gels, and ointments)
These massive mixers ensure consistency, hygiene, and efficiency at scale.
What Affects the Size You Need?
Choosing the right size planetary mixer depends on several key factors:
Application: What are you mixing? Bread dough, cream, or soup?
Production Volume: How many batches do you make daily?
Ingredient Characteristics: Are your ingredients thick, dense, or fluid? This affects motor power and bowl capacity.
Need Help Choosing the Right Mixer?
Still unsure what size suits your business? Let’s talk. We’ve spent over four decades helping Australian food businesses find the perfect mixer — and we’d love to help you too.
