I just received it today, shipping was quick and it was well crated. No damages. I let it sit for a while and then tried it out with 1.5 kilo flour and 50% hydration set at 8 minutes. The machine didn't move an inch, the motor sounded like it was struggling a bit now and then, but that might have been because of the grease in the gears still being cold during shipping. Dough came out perfect. This mixer is like a smaller table top version of what I used to work with in a German bakery. Very happy with my purchase. Do keep in mind that it's heavy... I struggled to lift the 81 pounds to get it onto my counter. You might want to get some help with that. lol. I also want to add that the bowl and the hook is not removable, but it's very easy to wipe out and clean after usage.
Maria Keown 
