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
The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 3.2 to 2.5. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder leads on build. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder costs $35 less ($349.99 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 Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs stainless steel body).
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 | Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 43 $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) | 39 $68.75 per 100 W ($384.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated | 25 0.8 hp (about 560 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 35 up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) | 41 up to 10 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 10 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | 47 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |