60 Qt Mixer: New or Used?

If you’re reading this, you are about to make a pretty big investment in a 60 quart mixer.

Here’s the bad news: New or used, it’s an expensive piece of equipment.

Here’s the good news. If you’re in the market for a 60 quart capacity, you’re going to be making a lot of something. And by picking the right mixer, you can make sure your investment pays off.

Here are two important factors to consider in your decision between a new and used 60 quart mixer.

Warranty Protection

I don’t know about you, but I’d rather not buy expensive pieces of equipment any more times than I have to. And while buying a solid brand will go a long way in ensuring the longevity of your mixer, warranties are safeguards.

If you’re not the original owner of your equipment, warranties will generally not apply. Most are non-transferable, meaning that even if you buy a 6-month old mixer that had a 2 year warranty when it was purchased, you cannot make a claim on it because you are not the original owner.

If you find an amazing deal on a used 60 qt mixer, the cost savings might outweigh the risk of not having the warranty. But you don’t know how the owner(s) before you treated the equipment. It’s up to you to do your homework and ask plenty of questions. Why is it available for sale? What was prior usage like? Has it been refurbished? Make sure you understand what you’re buying to prevent a poor investment.

Confidence in Your Choice

Capacity, footprint, bowl handling, drives, speed, controls and timers, water absorption—these are some the factors to consider when you’re choosing a large mixer. They can have a big impact on the product you turn out and the daily life of the mixer user (which may very well be you).

If you’re just replacing an old machine that’s been working well for you, and you know exactly what you want, a newer but used model might work well.

But if you’re just opening or making a big upgrade, your research will definitely be harder. Don’t make assumptions based only on one or two requirements. Talk to someone in detail about how you plan to use your mixer to make the best decision you can. That way, you can make sure your mixer actually suits your needs and doesn’t hinder your operation, costing you more money in the long run.

Want some help to pick the right 60 quart mixer?

Globe has been in the food service supply business for nearly 80 years. Our average staff member has 20+ years of experience. We’re a family business that ships fast across the country, but pays attention to the details just like you do.

If we have what you need, great. If not, we can point you in the right direction. Call 1-800-972-4972 for help in choosing the right mixer for your business.