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 is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 3.2 to 2.5. The LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder leads on build and output. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 wins on value. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 costs $409.03 less ($170.96 vs $579.99).
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MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12
#12 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost stainless #12 for home kitchens. Bigger plates fit, but the 500 W motor sets the pace.
Amazon $170.96$170.96
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker vs stainless steel body) and output (up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim)).
- Choose the MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 for value ($34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W) vs $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every #12 and up electric meat grinder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) | 73 $34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 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) | 6 up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 75 stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | 500 W |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min | 4 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 16 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |