LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder
#3 in #5 and #8Full review
A stainless #8 for hunters and home cooks who grind several times a season and want a five-year warranty.
Amazon $395.99$395.99
The LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 2.6 to 2.5. The Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder wins on build, value and motor. The LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder costs $4 less ($395.99 vs $399.99).
Prices were last checked November 9, 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon or the retailer's site at the time of purchase apply. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs stainless steel body), value ($71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) vs $106.16 per 100 W ($395.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W))) and motor (560 W (0.8 hp) rated vs 0.5 hp (about 373 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 | LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 17 $106.16 per 100 W ($395.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W)) | 37 $71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) |
| Motor 20% | 10 0.5 hp (about 373 W) rated | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated |
| Output 20% | 24 up to 7 lb per minute (maker claim) | 18 up to 6 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 30 stainless steel body | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #8 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 0.5 hp (about 373 W) | 560 W (0.8 hp) |
| Claimed output | 7 lb/min | 6 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |