K5

The “K5” model type includes bowl-lift models manufactured from the 1950s up through roughly 2000. Example model numbers include: K5-A, K5SS, KSM5, KP50P, KPM5, KSM50P, KSMC50S, KPM50. Branding included “Heavy Duty”, “Commercial”, and “Professional”, and “Professional 5”, and “Professional 500”.

These mixers use the same motor and gear train parts as their corresponding K45-type models, differing only in the lower gear housing to accommodate the bowl column.

KitchenAid: User manual for K45-type tilt-head and K5-type bowl lift models.

Compatible bowls and accessories.

Care tips for bowl-lift mixers.

Parts for cleaning and regreasing the gears (including worm follower replacement).