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 and the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder leads on build and output. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder wins on value. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder costs $230 less ($349.99 vs $579.99).
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Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder
#7 in #12 and upFull review
A stainless #12 with steel gears and a five-year warranty for hunters who grind every season.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker vs stainless steel body, metal gears) and output (up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim)).
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for value ($62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) 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 | Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 18 $103.57 per 100 W ($579.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) | 43 $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) |
| Motor 20% | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated |
| Output 20% | 47 up to 11 lb per minute (maker claim) | 35 up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 75 stainless steel body, metal gears, circuit breaker | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | 560 W (0.8 hp) |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min | 9 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | Yes |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 49.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |