Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder
#4 in #5 and #8Full review
A commercial-style #8 for regular home grinding, with the most motor of any #8 here.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
The Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 2.5 to 2.3. The Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder leads on value, build and motor. The LEM BigBite #5 Meat Grinder costs $30 less ($369.99 vs $399.99).
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LEM BigBite #5 Meat Grinder
#6 in #5 and #8Full review
A small stainless grinder for occasional home batches from a maker with a long warranty. Bigger jobs are cheaper per watt on the #8.
Amazon $369.99$369.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder for value ($71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) vs $141.76 per 100 W ($369.99, 0.3 hp (about 261 W))), build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs stainless steel body) and motor (560 W (0.8 hp) rated vs 0.3 hp (about 261 W) rated).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every #5 and #8 electric meat grinder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder | LEM BigBite #5 Meat Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 37 $71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) | 3 $141.76 per 100 W ($369.99, 0.3 hp (about 261 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated | 1 0.3 hp (about 261 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 18 up to 6 lb per minute (maker claim) | 6 up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder | LEM BigBite #5 Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #8 | #5 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 0.3 hp (about 261 W) |
| Claimed output | 6 lb/min | 4 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |