Does anybody know this models shipped from Amazon are the new metal gearboxs or the old plastic ones? I'm planing to buy this model, just want to make sure whether they are the new ones or not?
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To all those who are concerned about the gearbox issue - some clarification: The problem in some earlier models of K'Aid mixers was not realted to the gears themselves, so the statement on the box that the mixer has all metal gears is beside the point. The all metal gears on the mixer remain meshed thanks to the GEARBOX COVER or housing. For a while, K'Aid had moved to a plastic gearbox cover to hold their METAL gears together. What then happened was when the mixer was used for tasks that generated some heat (kneading doughs, mixing heavy cookie dough), the heat within the gearbox caused the plastic gearbox cover to soften and distort. This caused the metal gears to become disengaged and actually grind each other up. So, this issue at hand is not whether your mixer has all metal gears, but what the gearbox COVER is made out of. KitchenAid tried to take a shortcut, and then found that they received few complaints from users who whipped up a cake or two, but users who tasked the mixer with heavier use (for which it is advertised) ended up with non-functional machines. K'Aid first denied the problem, but then decided to bite the bullet, and go back to a metal gear housing. They have been trying to recover their valuable reputation by offering very cooperative customer service and a website forum where KitchenAid mixer users can dialogue and bond with the K'Aid reps. In short, they made a boo-boo and have now fixed it. The question is, did you get one of their boo-boo machines, or not? If you're one of those people who believes that you'll be passing down your mixer to your children, I think it would be prudent to ensure that you have a metal gearbox cover on board. After all, you may task the mixer with only Angel Food cake batter, but your "heirs" may actually try to make bread and find that the machine is not up to it. Bob
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How new? My bearings went out after 1.5 years and still waiting on replacement- it went out in September! It sounded almost like a metal on metal grinding.
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Just "chatted" with Longevity and they don't know if the units on Amazon are the updated models or not. Also, they don't sell the wire feed carriers to update it yourself! So to me that says they don't have parts available to service the machine if it breaks and are not too concerned about you getting their best product!! They may be a decent company, but their products are still made in China from Chinese manufactured parts, so warrenty issues will be a problem. Probably best to stick to American made units even if some of the innards are out sourced IMHO!
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Yes, I checked the model number on the bottom and this is model #1113. I use it about twice a month for about 10 pounds of meat each time. It has performed better than I ever expected with ease, speed, and dependability. My daughter owns the same model and it has performed well for her for almost 3 years of heavy use. Neither of us have had any trouble with the gears, however they do include a spare in case it is needed.
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The picture shown looks a little bit different than the one I bought, but mine is mostly plastic except for the crank,gears, and strainer basket I've been happy with it so far and I've probably used it 10 times now.
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Impossible to correctly answer this without knowing which HB model you are comparing the Bodum. Plastic case on parts of the exterior is not concerning. You need to look at the interior of the Bodum. No plastic gears, but can't say the same about some HB models.
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I dont know which exact model it is but I bought one previously and its absolute garbage, went through both plastic gears during the first few uses. Would not recommend buying under any circumstances. Buyer beware.
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Thanks your a life saver.. worm gear follower was chewed up.. must not be hardened gears. The grease is liquifying so that probably doesnt help matters either. Only a few hours usage, though with stiff batter.Any recommendations on grease? I'm inclined to want to use automotive wheel bearing grease.
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I've had two, one for years. Now a replacement because the gears stripped. Both mine have/had plastic gears
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The one i got was 9mm. If you look on ebay they have the same fork with different sized axles 9,13 and 20 i think. If youre looking for something other than 9 you might as well order it from ebay cause either one ships from china
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I got a fake sold by Broder Scope, fulfilled by Amazon. What I got: Plain Brown boxSmooth glass containerNo lid for hopperGrinder gears look like white plasticCheap paint brush thingReturned to Amazon and I got full refund. I am going to purchase the one sold directly by Amazon now that I see it its only a dollar and change more. Will be worth it to get the real item and save me the hassle of having to deal with returning, getting refunded, reordering, and waiting for shipping again.
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Hey Marie, I've only put together a few of these gear boxes so I'm no expert but here are some images of the gearbox that comes with this kit. Mine is not on the tank track since it's a single axle. Anyway, here's some pictures: http://imgur.com/PcL5eeJ,TA1Jr3n,zm5frH3,e14iPCq,bq6Q6mo,WzBJRXl#5 If you look at the first picture in the set you will see a small gear with a tab sticking off of it. You may have to break that tab off. I cut it off of mine to make it work. I also included pictures of my gears. I originally put it together backwards but it's all correct now. It may be a good reference for yours. The instructions are not very clear with these. Without more info from you I don't know how much help I can be. Hopefully this will help.
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Would like some one to jump in here At this time Considering the 1.4 Read,The 1.4 has a motor made from plastic,cant be a good thing...Is the 1.8 usm made the same??? Love sum help here...Paul Flynn
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I will have a few extra drive gears (the ones that wear out in the rear diff) I can sell. I have yet to see them in stock anywhere after I have purchased them.
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I had an issue with the shifter. Amazon sent out a new one with no problems whatsoever. Keep the original box .
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I'm going through turn servo arms and sheer pins on the axles. The rear axle is clicking and sounds like a gear skip. I have 2 of these and it's been a lot of bench time working on them. I like the way they crawl but it's been order after order for parts.
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Mamba max motor and esc, upgraded gearing, etc. Google is your friend there.