LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder
#6 in #12 and upFull review
A stainless #12 for hunters processing a deer or two a season who want a five-year warranty.
Amazon $579.99$579.99
The LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder rates 3.2 among #12 and up electric meat grinders; the LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder rates 2.5 among #5 and #8 ones. The LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder costs $330 less ($249.99 vs $579.99).
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LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder
#5 in #5 and #8Full review
A lighter, cheaper LEM #8 for home cooks who grind a few pounds at a time.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different head size classes (#12 and up and #5 and #8), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own head size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) | 55 $50 per 100 W ($249.99, 500 W) |
| Motor 20% | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated | 20 500 W rated |
| Output 20% | 47 up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) | 12 up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 75 stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker | 20 circuit breaker |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | 500 W |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min | 5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Aluminum or painted |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |