Last verified against the primary source on Aug 19, 2026.
$1,000–$3,600 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Loose planetary retaining nut. Buy only after inspection.
Confidence 58%11 observed comparables
As of Aug 19, 2026What can make the cheap machine expensive?
| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Loose planetary retaining nut | medium | not yet verified |
Loose planetary retaining nut: if the nut holding the planetary gear…
Cost not yet verifiedGeneral troubleshooting thread exists for A200 mixer issues (JustAnswer…
Cost not yet verifiedThe broader Hobart-family gearbox failure pattern documented for H600/HL600…
Cost not yet verifiedCommon questions
How much does a used Hobart A200 cost?
Observed listings range roughly $1,000 to $3,600 depending on age, condition, and configuration (as of 2026-08-19).
What fails on the Hobart A200?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Loose planetary retaining nut. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
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From the research record
- FAILURES: - Loose planetary retaining nut: if the nut holding the planetary gear assembly loosens, the assembly slides down the shaft. This causes loss of first gear and can seize the planetary on the transmission shaft — described directly as an A200 failure pattern by a commercial-kitchen forum thread. https://www.cheftalk.com/threads/hobart-a200-mixer-fir
- VIDEO (00:00:09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeQWUIw3LGk): "mixer this comes from a local food manufacturer here it is leaking oil out"
- VIDEO (00:00:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeQWUIw3LGk): "manufacturer here it is leaking oil out"
- VIDEO (00:00:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeQWUIw3LGk): "manufacturer here it is leaking oil out of this little planetary thingy and"
Sources
- hobartcorp.com (listing no longer online; observed 2026-08-19)manufacturer · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- machinio.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- cheftalk.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- justanswer.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- fixya.comweb · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- Hobart A200 Mixer Repair And Rebuildvideo-transcript · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- A200 Hobart Servicevideo-transcript · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
- Hobart A120 12qt and A200 20qt Mixer Diving Key Transmission Disassemblyvideo-transcript · research-cited · accessed 2026-08-19
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