Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder
#1 in #12 and upFull review
A fully featured #22 for serious hunters and bulk grinding, with a five-year warranty.
Amazon $599.69$599.69
The Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 4.1 to 3.5. The Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder leads on build. The MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 wins on output and motor. The Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder costs $240.30 less ($599.69 vs $839.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears, reverse, circuit breaker vs stainless steel body).
- Choose the MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 for output (up to 23 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 14 lb per minute (maker claim)) and motor (2 hp (about 1,492 W) rated vs 1,120 W (1.5 hp) rated).
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 Pro Series #22 Grinder | MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 51 $53.54 per 100 W ($599.69, 1,120 W (1.5 hp)) | 49 $56.30 per 100 W ($839.99, 2 hp (about 1,492 W)) |
| Motor 20% | 70 1,120 W (1.5 hp) rated | 99 2 hp (about 1,492 W) rated |
| Output 20% | 65 up to 14 lb per minute (maker claim) | 100 up to 23 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 100 stainless steel body, metal gears, reverse, circuit breaker | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weston Pro Series #22 Grinder | MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #22 | #42 |
| Rated motor | 1,120 W (1.5 hp) | 2 hp (about 1,492 W) |
| Claimed output | 14 lb/min | 23 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Circuit breaker | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 93 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |