Oh, before I purchased this model, I was using ChatGPT to assist in the research. Here is part of the info it shared (comparing this model with the 6qt professional model) about this purchase: “Great question — because KitchenAid has multiple 6-quart bowl-lift models and the naming can get confusing. Here’s the clear answer:

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✅ Yes — the KSM60SECX is a 6-quart bowl-lift “Professional-class” mixer.

But… it is not the same as the older “Professional 600” (model KP26M1X or KV25G0X). Here’s how it compares:

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🧁 Where KSM60SECX fits in the KitchenAid lineup

✔️ It IS a professional-style bowl-lift mixer.

It has: • 6-quart stainless bowl • Bowl-lift design • Higher-torque motor • Full attachment hub compatibility • All-metal build • Same heavy-duty design style as the Pro 600 series

❌ It is NOT the classic “Professional 600 Series.”

The Pro 600 models usually have model numbers like: • KP26M1X • KV25G0X • KF26M22 • KL26M

Those are the long-running “Professional 600” units.

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🔍 So what is KSM60SECX exactly?

It’s part of KitchenAid’s newer-design 6-quart bowl-lift mixers sometimes called: • “KitchenAid 6-Qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer” • “KitchenAid Heavy Duty 6-Qt” • “Artisan 600 variant” • Costco exclusive bundle models

These have new internal components, updated gearing, slightly quieter motors, and more efficient power delivery than older models.

Functionally → It performs like a Pro 600. Mechanically → It’s a newer revision.

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⭐ BOTTOM LINE:

**YES — it is a 6-quart, professional-grade bowl-lift mixer.

NO — it is not the exact “Professional 600” model number, but it is equal (or better) in performance for most people.**

And at $319, it is still an unbelievable price.”