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 3.0. The Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder leads on output. The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder wins on value and motor. The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder costs $154.62 less ($195.37 vs $349.99).
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Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder
#9 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost #12 for home cooks who want reverse and a slow stuffing speed.
Amazon $195.37$195.37
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder for output (up to 9 lb per minute (maker claim) vs up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim)).
- Choose the Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder for value ($26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) vs $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp))) and motor (750 W (1 hp) rated vs 560 W (0.8 hp) rated).
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 | Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 43 $62.50 per 100 W ($349.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) | 87 $26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) |
| Motor 20% | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated | 40 750 W (1 hp) rated |
| 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 | 50 metal gears, reverse |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weston Butcher Series #12 Grinder | Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 560 W (0.8 hp) | 750 W (1 hp) |
| Claimed output | 9 lb/min | 5 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Stainless steel | Aluminum or painted |
| Metal gears | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | - | Yes |
| Weight | 49.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |