MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12
#12 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost stainless #12 for home kitchens. Bigger plates fit, but the 500 W motor sets the pace.
Amazon $170.96$170.96
The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 and the MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 are evenly matched, rated 2.5 and 2.5. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 leads on value. The MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 wins on output. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 costs $214.03 less ($170.96 vs $384.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 for value ($34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W) vs $68.75 per 100 W ($384.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W))).
- Choose the MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 for output (up to 10 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim)).
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 | MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 | MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W) | 39 $68.75 per 100 W ($384.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 20 500 W rated | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 6 up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim) | 41 up to 10 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 30 stainless steel body | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 | MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 500 W | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) |
| Claimed output | 4 lb/min | 10 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 16 lb | 47 lb |