The fastest grinder here, a #32 that takes bones, for small shops and big game seasons.
Amazon $559.90
A stainless #12 for hunters processing a deer or two a season who want a five-year warranty.
- #12Size
- 0.8 hp (about 560 W)Motor
- 11 lb/minOutput
- 5 yearsWarranty
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Grinds raw chicken bones for pet food
- Five-year warranty
- Steel gears and a circuit breaker for long sessions
- Pricey for a 0.75 HP motor
- No reverse listed
The LEM BigBite family
Every LEM BigBite model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own head size.
| Model | Size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEM BigBite #5 Meat Grinder | #5 | 2.3/5 | $369.99 |
| LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder | #8 | 2.6/5 | $395.99 |
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder (this one) | #12 | 3.2/5 | $579.99 |
| LEM BigBite #32 Meat Grinder | #32 | 3.5/5 | $969.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its head size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 17801 |
|---|---|
| Grinding | |
| Head size | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) |
| Claimed output | 11 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | Yes |
| Build | |
| Body | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes |
| Circuit breaker | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this head size
A 1.5 HP #32 for big game seasons and bulk grinding at a lower price than most grinders this size.
Amazon $650.99A stainless #12 with steel gears and a five-year warranty for hunters who grind every season.
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