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 2.2. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder leads on build, warranty and output. The STX Turboforce 3000 Meat Grinder costs $160.24 less ($189.75 vs $349.99).
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STX Turboforce 3000 Meat Grinder
#17 in #12 and upFull review
A well-equipped home #12 with a foot pedal included, for occasional batches.
Amazon $189.75$189.75
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs none of the listed features), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and output (up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 4 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 | STX Turboforce 3000 Meat Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 43 $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) | 50 rated motor power not published (neutral score used) |
| Motor 20% | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated | 0 rated motor power not published (only a 3,000 W max figure is given), scored as zero |
| 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 | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | STX Turboforce 3000 Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | - |
| Max wattage (not scored) | - | 3,000 W |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 4 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Aluminum or painted |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Foot pedal included | - | Yes |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |