MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12
#13 in #12 and upFull review
A stainless #12 for hunters who process a deer or two each season.
Amazon $384.99$384.99
The MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 rates 2.5 among #12 and up electric meat grinders; the MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 rates 2.2 among #5 and #8 ones. The MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 costs $35 less ($349.99 vs $384.99).
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MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8
#8 in #5 and #8Full review
A sturdy #8 for home sausage makers who grind a few times a year.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different head size classes (#12 and up and #5 and #8), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own head size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 | MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 39 $68.75 per 100 W ($384.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) | 23 $93.83 per 100 W ($349.99, 0.5 hp (about 373 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated | 10 0.5 hp (about 373 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 41 up to 10 lb per minute (maker claim) | 15 up to 5.5 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 30 stainless steel body | 50 features not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 | MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) | 0.5 hp (about 373 W) |
| Claimed output | 10 lb/min | 5.5 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | - |
| Weight | 47 lb | 35 lb |