LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder
#3 in #5 and #8Full review
A stainless #8 for hunters and home cooks who grind several times a season and want a five-year warranty.
Amazon $395.99$395.99
#80.5 hp (about 373 W)7 lb/min
2.5/5
A lighter, cheaper LEM #8 for home cooks who grind a few pounds at a time.
- #8Size
- 500 WMotor
- 5 lb/minOutput
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$249.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Circuit breaker protects the motor from stalls
- Light aluminum body is easy to move and store
- Two-year warranty
Cons
- Aluminum parts should not go in the dishwasher
- Not rated for bones
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 | 1158 |
|---|---|
| Grinding | |
| Head size | #8 |
| Rated motor | 500 W |
| Claimed output | 5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No |
| Build | |
| Body | Aluminum or painted |
| Circuit breaker | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this head size
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
LEM BigBite #5 Meat Grinder
#6 in #5 and #8Full review
A small stainless grinder for occasional home batches from a maker with a long warranty. Bigger jobs are cheaper per watt on the #8.
Amazon $369.99$369.99
#50.3 hp (about 261 W)4 lb/min
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