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, output and motor. The Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder wins on build. The Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder costs $150 less ($199.99 vs $349.99).
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Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder
#15 in #12 and upFull review
A budget #12 with the full set of jam and stall protection, for light home use.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), output (up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 3.3 lb per minute (maker claim)) and motor (560 W (0.8 hp) rated vs 350 W rated).
- Choose the Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder for build (metal gears, reverse, circuit breaker vs stainless steel body, metal gears).
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 | Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 43 $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) | 48 $57.14 per 100 W ($199.99, 350 W) |
| Motor 20% | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated | 8 350 W rated |
| Output 20% | 35 up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) | 2 up to 3.3 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears | 70 metal gears, reverse, circuit breaker |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | Sunmile SM-G50 Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 350 W |
| Max wattage (not scored) | - | 1,000 W |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 3.3 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Aluminum or painted |
| Metal gears | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | - | Yes |
| Circuit breaker | - | Yes |
| Certification | - | ETL |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |