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
The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder rates 3.0 among #12 and up electric meat grinders; the Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder rates 2.5 among #5 and #8 ones. The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder costs $204.62 less ($195.37 vs $399.99).
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Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder
#4 in #5 and #8Full review
A commercial-style #8 for regular home grinding, with the most motor of any #8 here.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different head size classes (#12 and up and #5 and #8), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own head size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 87 $26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) | 37 $71.43 per 100 W ($399.99, 560 W (0.8 hp)) |
| Motor 20% | 40 750 W (1 hp) rated | 25 560 W (0.8 hp) rated |
| Output 20% | 12 up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim) | 18 up to 6 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 50 metal gears, reverse | 55 stainless steel body, metal gears |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder | Weston Pro Series #8 Grinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #8 |
| Rated motor | 750 W (1 hp) | 560 W (0.8 hp) |
| Claimed output | 5 lb/min | 6 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Aluminum or painted | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse | Yes | - |