MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42
#3 in #12 and upFull review
The biggest grinder here, for farms and small shops that grind hundreds of pounds in a session.
Amazon $839.99$839.99
The MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 leads on motor and output. The MEAT! 1.5 HP Grinder #32 costs $189 less ($650.99 vs $839.99).
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MEAT! 1.5 HP Grinder #32
#5 in #12 and upFull review
A 1.5 HP #32 for big game seasons and bulk grinding at a lower price than most grinders this size.
Amazon $650.99$650.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 for motor (2 hp (about 1,492 W) rated vs 1.5 hp (about 1,119 W) rated) and output (up to 23 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 18 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! 2 HP Grinder #42 | MEAT! 1.5 HP Grinder #32 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 49 $56.30 per 100 W ($839.99, 2 hp (about 1,492 W)) | 47 $58.18 per 100 W ($650.99, 1.5 hp (about 1,119 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 99 2 hp (about 1,492 W) rated | 70 1.5 hp (about 1,119 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 100 up to 23 lb per minute (maker claim) | 88 up to 18 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! 2 HP Grinder #42 | MEAT! 1.5 HP Grinder #32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #42 | #32 |
| Rated motor | 2 hp (about 1,492 W) | 1.5 hp (about 1,119 W) |
| Claimed output | 23 lb/min | 18 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 93 lb | 70.5 lb |