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 2.1. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder leads on value, build and output. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder costs $449 less ($349.99 vs $798.99).
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Pro-Cut KG-12-FS #12 Grinder
#18 in #12 and upFull review
An NSF-listed #12 for restaurants and meat counters that need a sanitation listing.
Amazon $798.99$798.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for value ($62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) vs $142.68 per 100 W ($798.99, 0.8 hp (about 560 W))), build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs stainless steel body) and output (up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 7.3 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 | Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | Pro-Cut KG-12-FS #12 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 43 $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) | 2 $142.68 per 100 W ($798.99, 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) | 25 up to 7.3 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 | Pro-Cut KG-12-FS #12 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 7.3 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Certification | - | NSF, UL |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |