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meat grinder?
« on: December 21, 2011, 09:08:06 AM »
Ill be looking for a meat grinder this coming year and would like some advice on some good ones to look at.

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2011, 09:12:44 AM »
Look no further than the 1hp model cabelas sells. I just ground 120# of burger last night. It took about 15 minutes. It could be faster if I could feed it faster. It will take the shank meat from an elk or bear and not even slow down. Having burned up half a dozen import and attachment grinders it was tough to spend the cash....glad I did, its the real deal.

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2011, 09:21:45 AM »
That's what I'm after the real deal.   I think it would almost pay for itself in a years time.  I on average take about 3 animals a year in to get cut and wrapped so if I can start doing it myself I could save some cash.

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2011, 09:22:35 AM »
 :yeah: I have done 5 elk and 3 deer in two years works good, trim the meet well

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2011, 09:35:21 AM »
 :yeah: Great machines!
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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2011, 09:35:31 AM »
Just look at the grinder and make sure it does not have plactic gears.  If it has plastic gears you need to be a bit careful in your feeding the machine.
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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2011, 09:57:03 AM »
like said above take a serious look at the cabelas professional series. i got a cabelas heavy duty grinder and its good but just doesnt quite toe the line. we do 3 to 5 animals a year plus beef and pork parts for random smoking. i will be getting the cabelas professional 1hp

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2011, 10:04:47 AM »
 I have the Cabelas Commercial Grade 1 3/4 hp. It's awesome but expensive. Just a few weeks ago we did a bear, deer, duck, and pheasant on a Cabelas Commercial Grade 1 hp and it performed flawlessly, just a little slower than the bigger model. I'd recommend either one of them but I wouldn't recommend going under 1 hp if you plan on using it a lot  :twocents:
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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2011, 10:10:06 AM »
I can't say enough good things about this grinder, and the company who makes them (American). STX TURBOFORCE 3000 SERIES 
This is a heavy duty grinder, only sold through Amazon (out of stock until 1/16/12) and a couple other retailers.  You wont find a better grinder for the price. :tup:  Check out the product reviews on Amazon.com...

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2011, 10:11:28 AM »
I have the LEM one.  I went with it because when I researched ( a couple years ago) it did not have plastic gears, metal only.  Get as big as you can afford.  If you want to do sausage, the pedal is the way to go.  Only time I have had trouble with mine is if I try to grind frozen meat (I think I have the .25 HP, I was broke when I bought it).
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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2011, 01:04:34 PM »
I would suggest a #22 as a minimum and if it weighs under #25 expect it to burn down the first time you toss a bear shank in it.

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2011, 10:35:23 PM »
Minimum .75hp. I have that one and it is AWESOME.(Cabelas) As fast as you can feed it will take. litterally if you stuck a 1x2 in it it would devour it. AWESOME

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2011, 10:43:08 PM »
The Cabela's one is top notch...buy the biggest one you can afford :twocents:

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2011, 11:04:37 PM »
I got the Cabelas 1HP grinder a month ago and it was on sale for $399. Really happy with it. I did a half an elk and a deer in less than 30 minutes. I couldn't feed it fast enough. It was probably only about 15 minutes of actual grinding time.

I see they still have it on sale but it's $479. Still a good price since regular it is $519. And you can get $20 off if you order before January 5th.

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Re: meat grinder?
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2011, 12:11:05 AM »
+1 on the cabelas 1 hp. It is the smoothest grinder i have. I did 6 lopes this year and and have done a few deer, an elk and a bear and I never had a problem. It will pay for itself in no time. :tup:

 


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