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 warranty, build and output. The STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder costs $70.24 less ($279.75 vs $349.99).
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STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder
#14 in #12 and upFull review
The stainless-housed STX #12 for home cooks who want the foot pedal and accessories in one box.
Amazon $279.75$279.75
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty), build (stainless steel body, metal gears vs stainless steel body) and output (up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 5 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 HD 3500 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| 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 3,500 W max figure is given), scored as zero |
| Output 20% | 35 up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) | 12 up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | STX Turboforce HD 3500 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | - |
| Max wattage (not scored) | - | 3,500 W |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Foot pedal included | - | Yes |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |