Globe SP40 Floor Planetary Mixer 40 Qt
- 40 qt stainless bowl, floor model
- 2 HP motor, 1490 watts, 220 volts
- 3 fixed speeds with high torque transmission
- 60-minute digital timer with last batch recall
- #12 hub for attachments
- Dough hook, whip and beater included
- 653 lb, cast iron body, non-slip rubber feet
- 2 year parts and labor, agitators 1 year parts only
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A floor-standing planetary mixer for bakeries and commercial kitchens, with an interlocked bowl guard and a timer that repeats the last batch. It needs a higher-voltage outlet and serious floor space.
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ASIN: B0038DC7LQModel: SP40Category: Stand Mixers
Overview
Bakers and commercial kitchen crews get a floor-standing planetary mixer that drives the agitator around a stainless bowl raised into place under an interlocked guard. Ingredients go in through a chute in the guard, and a front panel timer ends each batch.
Batch repeatability is the strength here, since the timer recalls the last batch and a crew can rerun a dough without resetting. The bowl guard is safety interlocked with the bowl lift. It needs a higher-voltage hookup and a lot of floor, so it belongs in a commercial space, not a home kitchen.
Who it's for
Commercial kitchens turning out bread, pizza dough or batter in volume will use the full bowl and the batch recall. Home cooks and small cafes with a standard outlet and tight floor space should look at a countertop model.
Pros and cons
- Timer with last batch recall
- Interlocked bowl guard with ingredient chute
- Dough hook, whip and beater included
- Cast iron body with non-slip feet
- Needs a higher-voltage power supply
- Very heavy, plan delivery and placement
- Fixed speeds, no variable control
- Capacity spec conflicts with the title
Performance notes
Mixing comes from planetary action: the agitator spins on its own axis while orbiting the bowl, so it sweeps the whole bowl. The high torque transmission and fixed speeds hold the agitator steady under stiff dough, and the timer stops each batch at the same point.
Specifications
| Brand | Globe |
|---|---|
| Model | SP40 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 653 pounds |
| Cord length | 6 feet |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 40 quarts |
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Wattage | 1491 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 220 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Container Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Material | Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
| Material | Cast Iron Body, Aluminum, Stainless Steel |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Head type | Bowl Lift |
| Attachments | #12 hub |
| Certifications | NSF |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Globe SP40 need to be bolted to the floor?
The listing does not mention floor bolting. It stands on non-slip rubber feet and ships with a 6 ft cord and plug, so place it within reach of a matching outlet.
Is the Globe SP40 a countertop mixer?
No. It is a floor model with a cast iron body, listed at 653 pounds.
What does the bowl guard on the Globe SP40 do?
It is removable stainless steel with a built-in ingredient chute and is safety interlocked with the bowl lift. The exact cutoff behavior is not described in the listing.