Hobart H600 vs Univex SRM20
Two used planetary mixer options, compared on the numbers that decide it: used price, the failure that costs the most, and recall exposure. Every figure links back to its sourced record.
| Hobart H600 | Univex SRM20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | $4,500–$16,990 | Priced by repair part (see page) |
| Category | planetary mixer | planetary mixer |
| Top documented risk | Gearbox/transmission wear is the headline failure class for (high) | Overload / drive belt and gear train (high) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | H600 details → | SRM20 details → |
The bottom line
Hobart H600: $4,500–$16,990 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Gearbox/transmission wear is the headline failure class for. Buy only after inspection.
Univex SRM20: No verified used-market price found (parts confirmed: $35.38 OEM cog belt); Univex's own manual names overloading the #1 cause of mixer failure and missed 500-hour lubrication the #2 cause — inspect belt tension, Swing Ring safety-guard switches, and speed-change habits before buying.
Both records show every price, failure mode and recall check with the source. Open the full record for the inspection checklist before you buy: Hobart H600 · Univex SRM20.