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 output and build. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 wins on value. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 costs $179.03 less ($170.96 vs $349.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for output (up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim)) and build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs stainless steel body).
- Choose the MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 for value ($34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W) vs $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp))).
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! 500 W 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)) | 73 $34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W) |
| Motor 20% | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated | 20 500 W rated |
| Output 20% | 35 up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) | 6 up to 4 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! 500 W Grinder #12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 500 W |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 4 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | 16 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |