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 warranty, output and motor. The Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder wins on value. The Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder costs $380 less ($199.99 vs $579.99).
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Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder
#15 in #12 and upFull review
A budget #12 with the full set of jam and stall protection, for light home use.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), output (up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 3.3 lb per minute (maker claim)) and motor (0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated vs 350 W rated).
- Choose the Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder for value ($57.14 per 100 W ($199.99, 350 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 | Sunmile SM-G50 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)) | 48 $57.14 per 100 W ($199.99, 350 W) |
| Motor 20% | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated | 8 350 W rated |
| Output 20% | 47 up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) | 2 up to 3.3 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 75 stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker | 70 metal gears, reverse, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | 350 W |
| Max wattage (not scored) | - | 1,000 W |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min | 3.3 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Aluminum or painted |
| Metal gears | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | - | Yes |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | Yes |
| Certification | - | ETL |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |