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
2.2/5
A sturdy #8 for home sausage makers who grind a few times a year.
- #8Size
- 0.5 hp (about 373 W)Motor
- 5.5 lb/minOutput
Check price at Amazon$349.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Up to 5.5 lb a minute
- Works with the MEAT! foot pedal for hands-free feeding
- Coarse and fine plates plus stuffing tubes in the box
Cons
- No warranty term on the listing
- Foot pedal sold separately
The MEAT! Pro-Grade grinder family
Every MEAT! Pro-Grade grinder model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own head size.
| Model | Size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEAT! .5 HP Grinder #8 (this one) | #8 | 2.2/5 | $349.99 |
| MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 | #12 | 2.5/5 | $384.99 |
| MEAT! 1 HP Grinder #22 | #22 | 2.8/5 | $454.99 |
| MEAT! 1.5 HP Grinder #32 | #32 | 3.2/5 | $650.99 |
| MEAT! 2 HP Grinder #42 | #42 | 3.5/5 | $839.99 |
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 | 1117073 |
|---|---|
| Grinding | |
| Head size | #8 |
| Rated motor | 0.5 hp (about 373 W) |
| Claimed output | 5.5 lb/min |
| Build | |
| Weight | 35 lb |
Alternatives in this head size
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
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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