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 3.0. The LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder leads on output and build. The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder wins on value and motor. The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder costs $384.62 less ($195.37 vs $579.99).
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Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder
#9 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost #12 for home cooks who want reverse and a slow stuffing speed.
Amazon $195.37$195.37
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder for output (up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim)) and build (stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker vs metal gears, reverse).
- Choose the Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder for value ($26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) vs $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W))) and motor (750 W (1 hp) rated vs 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated).
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 | Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) | 87 $26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) |
| Motor 20% | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated | 40 750 W (1 hp) 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 | 50 metal gears, reverse |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | 750 W (1 hp) |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min | 5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Aluminum or painted |
| Metal gears | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | - | Yes |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |