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
#8560 W (0.8 hp)6 lb/min
2.3/5
A small stainless grinder for occasional home batches from a maker with a long warranty. Bigger jobs are cheaper per watt on the #8.
- #5Size
- 0.3 hp (about 261 W)Motor
- 4 lb/minOutput
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$369.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Five-year warranty
- Stainless steel body wipes clean and will not pit
- Comes with three plates, a stomper and stuffing tubes for sausage
Cons
- Small 0.35 HP motor costs a lot per watt
- Not rated for bones
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 (this one) | #5 | 2.3/5 | $369.99 |
| LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder | #8 | 2.6/5 | $395.99 |
| LEM BigBite #12 Meat Grinder | #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 | 17771 |
|---|---|
| Grinding | |
| Head size | #5 |
| Rated motor | 0.3 hp (about 261 W) |
| Claimed output | 4 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No |
| Build | |
| Body | Stainless steel |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this head size
LEM MightyBite #8 Meat Grinder
#5 in #5 and #8Full review
A lighter, cheaper LEM #8 for home cooks who grind a few pounds at a time.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
#8500 W5 lb/min
VEVOR #5 350 W Meat Grinder
#7 in #5 and #8Full review
A compact stainless grinder for small kitchens, though the #8 VEVOR does more for less.
Amazon $294.90$294.90
#5350 W (0.5 hp)5 lb/min
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