Hobart HSM20 20 Litre Countertop Planetary Mixer

The Hobart HSM20 is a 20-litre countertop planetary mixer built for consistent, reliable performance in commercial kitchens. It uses Hobart's well-established planetary mixing action, where the attachment orbits the bowl while rotating on its own axis, ensuring thorough, even contact with the full bowl contents on every pass. The mixer sits on an integrated stand and is operated via front-facing controls, with a lever mechanism to raise and lower the 20-litre stainless steel bowl.

In practice, the HSM20 is well suited to kitchens with steady rather than very high-volume mixing demands — hotel kitchens, small-to-medium bakeries, restaurant pastry sections, and contract catering operations producing daily bread, pastry, cake batters, and whipped preparations. It handles the full range of mixing tasks competently and the 370W motor is adequate for most dough work at this bowl size, though operators regularly processing stiff or heavy doughs in large quantities may find a larger-capacity machine more appropriate over time.

Practical advantages include:

• Three standard attachments — whisk, spiral dough hook, and dough beater — covering the majority of mixing tasks
• All attachments are dishwasher safe, keeping cleaning straightforward during a busy service
• A clear splash guard reduces mess and helps maintain a tidy prep area
• Anti-corrosion features on the castings support longevity in the humid conditions typical of commercial kitchens
• The stainless steel beater shaft is robust and easy to keep clean

At 95kg, the HSM20 is a substantial piece of countertop equipment — bench strength and adequate clearance overhead for the bowl lift mechanism are worth confirming before installation. It runs on a standard single-phase supply, but it is worth verifying your available socket specification with an electrician prior to installation. The footprint requires a stable, clear section of worktop with sufficient surrounding space for the operator to work safely.

This mixer is a sound choice for operations producing a moderate volume of mixed goods each day, where a proven, easy-to-operate machine is the priority. For sites with significantly higher throughput or heavier dough work as a core part of the menu, a larger-capacity floor-standing model may serve better in the long run.

If you'd like to talk through whether the HSM20 is the right fit for your kitchen's workload, our team is happy to help you work through the options.