A fast #22 for hunters and families who grind in bulk, at a fair price for 1 HP.
Amazon $454.99
A stainless #12 for hunters who process a deer or two each season.
- #12Size
- 0.8 hp (about 560 W)Motor
- 10 lb/minOutput
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Up to 10 lb a minute
- Works with the MEAT! foot pedal for hands-free feeding
- All stainless steel construction
- 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 | #8 | 2.2/5 | $349.99 |
| MEAT! .75 HP Grinder #12 (this one) | #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 | 1159178 |
|---|---|
| Grinding | |
| Head size | #12 |
| Rated motor | 0.8 hp (about 560 W) |
| Claimed output | 10 lb/min |
| Build | |
| Body | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 47 lb |
Alternatives in this head size
A low-cost stainless #12 for home kitchens. Bigger plates fit, but the 500 W motor sets the pace.
Amazon $170.96The stainless-housed STX #12 for home cooks who want the foot pedal and accessories in one box.
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