Makita UT1600 (179760)

Japanese Makita appliances are trusted by millions of users from all over the world. High-quality tools are not cheap, but they last a very long time and are comfortable to use. One of these is the $410 UT1600 technical mixer, which can handle any batch on a construction site.

What's wrong with the design?

The UT1600 mixer, like most hand mixers, has 2 handrails. But the right one of our model can be adjusted, moving horizontally, moving away from the body. Below it is a trigger with a soft start function and a switch-on lock button. Ventilation holes in the body of the model prevent overheating of the motor. The mixer is ergonomic, comfortable in the hands, very reliable due to the metal gearbox and double insulation, but also very heavy — 7.1 kg.

True professional

The powerful 1800W motor is another reason for the weight. But the device handles well with dense solutions weighing up to 85 kg. The mixer works at 2 speeds, the maximum — 970 rpm is useful when stirring paint, glue and other liquid materials. The reduced speed of 440 rpm will help stir thick mixtures. The mixer can be used with a nozzle with a diameter of up to 180 mm. This speeds up the mixing process. And the 3.15 m power cord provides more freedom on the construction site. For comparison, the cable length for most models is 2 – 2.5 m. UT1600 is a powerful, reliable, multifunctional, but also expensive mixer for professionals. For periodic homework, it makes sense to pick up something simpler.