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I have had the large Pro model of this Kitchenaid. It is a wonderful machine. But it is heavy. Unless you have some place to keep it on the counter, or at least at waist level to lug it around, it is HEAVY to use. I read that people tend to concentrate on the wattage of the machine. More important is the torque--how the energy of the motor gets translated into working power. I really like the lighter weight and comparatively powerful motor of this Classic Plus mixer. I noticed that this is the model they use on America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country on PBS. It has the right size bowl for the size batches I have been making lately. And my old grinder and pasta attachments work fine with it. Highly recommended.