Got this to go with my Pro Line 7 quart mixer. My wife can't have most ice creams beause she has an egg allergy. I have used a few ice cream makers in my time and this is by far the easiest and most convenient type if you have a KitchenAid mixer. I had no problems with the fit. There is no need for rock salt and tons of ice. Just freeze the bowl overnight and add you ice cream mixture and let it go. It makes soft serve pretty quickly and the texture is amazing. Nice and smooth and creamy. And because the volume of liquid increases as it gets colder a gallon of dairy product make about a gallon and a haf of ice cream. Even making a dairy free ice cream for a family and friends who have dairy allergies.