At the time of writing, KitchenAid offers two models of Commercial 8 Qt. Stand Mixer:
- The KSM895 which has a wire bowl-guard
- The KSM8990 which does not.
Note: The model number for your mixer will have two extra letters at the end denoting the color of your mixer (ER = Empire Red, NP = Nickel Pearl, WH = White, OB = Onyx Black). These letters are only important when looking for color-specific replacement parts.
Besides the wire bowl-guard (and associated hardware) the two mixers are otherwise identical with the same powertrain (1.3HP DC motor/planetary reduction gearbox/transfer gears), electronic motor controller, etc.
Included Accessories/Bowl:
- NSF-certified 8 Qt. Stainless Steel J-Hook Bowl (Model #: KSMC8QBOWL)
- NSF-certified 11-wire Stainless Steel Whisk (Model #: KSMC7QEW or Part #: W10745196)
- NSF-certified Stainless Steel Flat Beater (Model #: KSMC7QFB or Part #: W10720793)
- NSF-certified Spiral Dough Hook (Model #: KSMC7QDH or Part #: W10720794)
Compatible Accessories (per KitchenAid):
- 7 Qt. Flex Edge Beater (Per KitchenAid it is compatible but is not NSF-certified for use in a commercial setting. Model#: KAFE7L)
- Ice-Cream Maker (Per KitchenAid it is compatible but is not NSF-certified for use in a commercial setting. Model#: KSMICM)
- Any accessory which uses the front power port (though most/all are not NSF-certified for use in a commercial setting)
Compatible Bowls (per KitchenAid):
- 8 Qt. Commercial Bowl (Model#: KSMC8QBOWL)
- 7 Qt. Commercial Bowl J Handle (Model#: KSMC7QBOWL)
- 5 Qt. Commercial Bowl J Handle (Model#: KSMC5QBOWL)
- Precise Heat Mixing Bowl (Discontinued, Model#: KSM1CBL)
Note: The lip on the NSF-certified bowls is flared outwards, rather than rolled underneath like non-NSF bowls, to prevent microbial contamination from building up underneath the lip. This flared lip prevents it from fitting most of the plastic pour shields.