MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12
#12 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost stainless #12 for home kitchens. Bigger plates fit, but the 500 W motor sets the pace.
Amazon $170.96$170.96
#12500 W4 lb/min
2.5/5
The stainless-housed STX #12 for home cooks who want the foot pedal and accessories in one box.
- #12Size
- 5 lb/minOutput
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$279.75
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Stainless housing
- Foot pedal, plates and kubbe attachment included
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- No rated motor power published, only a 3,500 W locked figure
- Not 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 | STX-3500-TFHD-PD |
|---|---|
| Grinding | |
| Head size | #12 |
| Max wattage (not scored) | 3,500 W |
| Claimed output | 5 lb/min |
| Grinds soft bones | No |
| Build | |
| Body | Stainless steel |
| Foot pedal included | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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