Commercial Pizza Dough Mixers: A Buyer's Guide

Whether you're opening a new pizza shop, expanding production, or replacing an aging mixer, choosing the right commercial pizza dough mixer is one of the most important equipment decisions you'll make.

So, what's the best mixer for pizza dough? The answer depends on your production volume, dough style, and workflow. Here's how to determine which Globe mixer is right for your operation.

What Is the Best Commercial Mixer for Pizza Dough?

For most pizzerias, there are two categories:

Planetary mixers - versatile workhorses that can mix pizza dough as well as sauces, batters, mashed potatoes, and other menu items
Spiral mixers - specifically designed for dough production and excel at creating artisan-style pizza dough with exceptional gluten development

Planetary Mixers for Pizzerias

Globe's heavy-duty planetary mixers are built to handle demanding dough applications while providing the versatility many commercial kitchens need.

SP30P - 30-qt. Planetary Manual Lift Floor Mixer

The Globe SP30P planetary mixer is ideal for smaller pizzerias and restaurants producing moderate batches of dough.

Designed specifically for pizza applications, it features:

High-torque, gear-driven transmission
Three fixed mixing speeds
Dough hook included

If you're searching for a 30-quart commercial mixer for pizza dough, the SP30P offers the power and durability needed for consistent results.

SP62P – 60-qt. Planetary Power Lift Floor Mixer

Need more capacity? The Globe SP62P pizza mixer is built for higher-volume dough production while maintaining the same dependable performance.

Features include:

High-torque, gear-driven transmission
Two fixed speeds
Power bowl lift
Dough hook and bowl truck included
Available in both single-phase and three-phase electrical configurations

For growing pizzerias, the SP62P pizza mixer provides the capacity needed to keep up with demand while maintaining dough consistency.

SP62P-4 – 60-qt. 4-Speed Planetary Power Lift Floor Mixer

Looking for more versatility? The Globe SP62P-4 mixer offers the same rugged construction as the SP62P with the added flexibility of four mixing speeds. This allows operators to handle a wider variety of recipes while still delivering excellent performance for pizza dough.

SP80PL – 80-qt. Planetary Power Lift Floor Mixer

For high-volume operations, the Globe SP80PL professional mixer delivers serious capacity.

This 80-quart commercial mixer easily handles large batches of pizza dough while remaining versatile enough for bread dough, cake batter, whipped products, and more.

Standard accessories include:

Dough hook
Flat beater
Wire whip
Bowl truck

For commissaries, institutional kitchens, and busy pizza operations, the SP80PL mixer helps maximize production without sacrificing consistency.

When Should You Choose a Spiral Mixer?

Unlike planetary mixers, spiral mixers rotate both the bowl and the spiral hook, gently developing gluten while generating less friction and heat than planetary mixers. This results in:

Better dough structure
Improved elasticity
More consistent fermentation
Superior finished crust

Globe spiral mixers are a popular choice for pizzerias producing large quantities of pizza dough or artisan-style, high-hydration doughs.

GSM130 – 130-lb. Spiral Floor Mixer

The Globe GSM130 spiral mixer is designed for operations producing up to 130 pounds of dough per batch.It's an excellent choice for growing pizzerias, bakeries, and commissaries looking for consistent dough quality and efficient production.

GSM175 – 175-lb. Spiral Floor Mixer

For even greater production, the Globe GSM175 spiral mixeraccommodates up to 175 pounds of dough per batch.Its large capacity makes it ideal for high-volume pizza operations that need dependable performance throughout the day.

Product	Absorption Ratio	Agitator & Speed	SP30P (Planetary)	SP62P (Planetary)	SP62P-4 (Planetary)	SP80PL (Planetary)	GSM130 (Spiral)	GSM175 (Spiral)
Pizza Dough, Thin	40%	Dough Hook 1st only	16 lbs. (1st) 25 lbs. (2nd)	50 lbs. (1st) 35 lbs. (2nd)	50 lbs. (1st) 40 lbs. (2nd)	50 lbs.	60 lbs.	80 lbs.
Pizza Dough, Medium	50%	Dough Hook 1st only	25 lbs. (1st) 36 lbs. (2nd)	80 lbs. (1st) 60 lbs. (2nd)	80 lbs. (1st) 70 lbs. (2nd)	90 lbs.	115 lbs.	155 lbs.
Pizza Dough, Thick	60%	Dough Hook 1st only	40 lbs. (1st) 45 lbs. (2nd)	90 lbs.	90 lbs.	100 lbs.	130 lbs.	175 lbs.

Planetary Mixers vs. Spiral Mixers for Pizza Dough

If you're deciding between a planetary and spiral mixer, consider how your kitchen operates.

Dough Ball

Choose a planetary mixer if you:

Need one mixer for multiple menu items
Want maximum versatility
Produce moderate to high volumes of pizza dough

Choose a spiral mixer if you:

Primarily make pizza or bread dough
Want optimal gluten development
Need large dough batch capacity

Find the Right Commercial Pizza Dough Mixer

Whether you need a versatile 30-quart planetary mixer, a heavy-duty 80-quart commercial mixer, or a dedicated spiral pizza dough mixer, Globe offers dependable solutions for operations of every size.

From the SP30P, SP62P, SP62P-4, and SP80PL planetary mixers to the GSM130 and GSM175 spiral mixers, every Globe mixer is built for reliable performance and backed by Globe's 2-year parts and labor warranty, helping your operation produce consistent dough batch after batch.

Planetary Mixer Model Numbers: SP30P, SP62P-1, SP62P-3, SP62P-41, SP62P-43, SP80PL-3

Spiral Mixer Model Numbers: GSM130, GSM175

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