The KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixer has been a kitchen favorite for over 60 years—and for good reason. Its timeless design, dependable performance, and legendary durability have made it one of the most trusted stand mixers ever built.
The classic Tilt-Head design has remained virtually unchanged for decades because it simply works. It provides easy access to the bowl for adding ingredients or changing attachments while maintaining a compact footprint that fits comfortably on almost any countertop.
This vintage KitchenAid features the original design that helped build the brand's reputation. Unlike many newer models, it includes externally accessible carbon motor brushes located beneath the black plastic screw caps, making future service and maintenance simple.
Around 2022, KitchenAid introduced a redesigned motor assembly and began phasing out the original serviceable brush design. While the newer design has its advantages, it has not been in service long enough to fully establish the same decades-long reputation for durability, and some updated components have already proven less robust than those found in the previous generation. Fortunately, every mixer sold by Mr. Mixer—whether vintage or modern—receives our proven upgrades designed to improve reliability and extend service life.
Understanding the Pre-Solid-State Design
This mixer features KitchenAid's original pre-solid-state speed control system, used prior to 1979. While many enthusiasts appreciate the simplicity of these early machines, it's important to understand what makes them different.
Being pre-solid-state does not provide more power or more consistent mixing speeds than later models. In fact, these mixers often produce more mechanical operating noise because of how the original speed regulation system functions.
Rather than using an electronic phase control board, these mixers regulate motor speed through a combination of a resistor, capacitor, centrifugal governor, and speed control plate, which work together to control the armature. The system is straightforward, fully serviceable, and has proven reliable for decades.
When KitchenAid introduced solid-state speed control in 1979, the motor itself remained fundamentally the same. The primary changes were the addition of the electronic phase control board and the relocation of the power cord connection. The basic operating principles and mixing performance continued to rely on the same proven engineering.
Originally, these vintage mixers were equipped with a 2-prong power cord. As part of every Mr. Mixer refurbishment, we upgrade each mixer with a modern 3-prong grounded power cord to improve electrical safety while preserving the original character and functionality of the machine.
The KitchenAid Artisan is the only standard Tilt-Head model originally equipped with a 5-quart bowl. Most other Tilt-Head models were originally sold with a 4.5-quart bowl.
Every mixer is completely inspected and repaired in our workshop—not simply cleaned and resold.
This machine has received:
Complete inspection and diagnostic testing
Full disassembly
Replacement or repair of worn components using quality vintage replacement parts when needed
Fresh NSF-approved food-grade grease throughout the gearbox
Thorough cleaning of all original vintage internal components
Precision adjustment and tuning
Complete performance testing through every speed
In addition, every Tilt-Head mixer receives Mr. Mixer's proven reliability upgrades, including:
Love Handle & Tail Fin
EverDime™
Spring & Washer Upgrade
These upgrades address common wear points and help provide years of dependable service.
This mixer is over 40 years old, making it a genuine piece of KitchenAid history that has been professionally restored for many more years of reliable use.
Product Details
Color: Avocado Green
Condition: Certified, Tested, and Ready to Use by Mr. Mixer
***This mixer is NOT eligible for a Mr. Mixer lifetime service guarantee upgrade.***
Because this is a genuine vintage mixer, minor cosmetic imperfections or light signs of previous use may be present. We carefully inspect every mixer and make every effort to photograph any significant cosmetic blemishes so there are no surprises when your mixer arrives.
Complete your mixer with these customer favorites:
Shipping:
Flat-rate shipping: $5.99 within the Continental United States
Shipping is not available to Alaska or Hawaii
Orders ship via UPS
A physical street address is required for delivery
UPS cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses. Orders placed using only one of these addresses will be canceled and fully refunded.
The KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixer has been a kitchen favorite for over 60 years—and for good reason. Its timeless design, dependable performance, and legendary durability have made it one of the most trusted stand mixers ever built.
The classic Tilt-Head design has remained virtually unchanged for decades because it simply works. It provides easy access to the bowl for adding ingredients or changing attachments while maintaining a compact footprint that fits comfortably on almost any countertop.
This vintage KitchenAid features the original design that helped build the brand's reputation. Unlike many newer models, it includes externally accessible carbon motor brushes located beneath the black plastic screw caps, making future service and maintenance simple.
Around 2022, KitchenAid introduced a redesigned motor assembly and began phasing out the original serviceable brush design. While the newer design has its advantages, it has not been in service long enough to fully establish the same decades-long reputation for durability, and some updated components have already proven less robust than those found in the previous generation. Fortunately, every mixer sold by Mr. Mixer—whether vintage or modern—receives our proven upgrades designed to improve reliability and extend service life.
Understanding the Pre-Solid-State Design
This mixer features KitchenAid's original pre-solid-state speed control system, used prior to 1979. While many enthusiasts appreciate the simplicity of these early machines, it's important to understand what makes them different.
Being pre-solid-state does not provide more power or more consistent mixing speeds than later models. In fact, these mixers often produce more mechanical operating noise because of how the original speed regulation system functions.
Rather than using an electronic phase control board, these mixers regulate motor speed through a combination of a resistor, capacitor, centrifugal governor, and speed control plate, which work together to control the armature. The system is straightforward, fully serviceable, and has proven reliable for decades.
When KitchenAid introduced solid-state speed control in 1979, the motor itself remained fundamentally the same. The primary changes were the addition of the electronic phase control board and the relocation of the power cord connection. The basic operating principles and mixing performance continued to rely on the same proven engineering.
Originally, these vintage mixers were equipped with a 2-prong power cord. As part of every Mr. Mixer refurbishment, we upgrade each mixer with a modern 3-prong grounded power cord to improve electrical safety while preserving the original character and functionality of the machine.
The KitchenAid Artisan is the only standard Tilt-Head model originally equipped with a 5-quart bowl. Most other Tilt-Head models were originally sold with a 4.5-quart bowl.
Every mixer is completely inspected and repaired in our workshop—not simply cleaned and resold.
This machine has received:
Complete inspection and diagnostic testing
Full disassembly
Replacement or repair of worn components using quality vintage replacement parts when needed
Fresh NSF-approved food-grade grease throughout the gearbox
Thorough cleaning of all original vintage internal components
Precision adjustment and tuning
Complete performance testing through every speed
In addition, every Tilt-Head mixer receives Mr. Mixer's proven reliability upgrades, including:
Love Handle & Tail Fin
EverDime™
Spring & Washer Upgrade
These upgrades address common wear points and help provide years of dependable service.
This mixer is over 40 years old, making it a genuine piece of KitchenAid history that has been professionally restored for many more years of reliable use.
Product Details
Color: Avocado Green
Condition: Certified, Tested, and Ready to Use by Mr. Mixer
***This mixer is NOT eligible for a Mr. Mixer lifetime service guarantee upgrade.***
Because this is a genuine vintage mixer, minor cosmetic imperfections or light signs of previous use may be present. We carefully inspect every mixer and make every effort to photograph any significant cosmetic blemishes so there are no surprises when your mixer arrives.
Complete your mixer with these customer favorites:
Shipping:
Flat-rate shipping: $5.99 within the Continental United States
Shipping is not available to Alaska or Hawaii
Orders ship via UPS
A physical street address is required for delivery
UPS cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses. Orders placed using only one of these addresses will be canceled and fully refunded.
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