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Title: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: lokidog on February 04, 2022, 10:34:25 AM: Does anyone have a really good grinder that is less than $300?

STX International anyone? Seem powerful enough, a decent price, and reasonably good reviews, about 4.4/5.
Super Handy brand? Someone has a used one for $200.

I've been using a vintage Kitchenaid grinder head for 40 years and it has worked well, but would like to scale up a little bit. I don't really need it as a sausage stuffer as I have one of them already.

Thanks
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: johnbmyersii on February 04, 2022, 10:37:09 AM: I have the STX Turboforce 3000. Been using it for years at it's a beast, done many deer and elk no problems whatsoever.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: Stein on February 04, 2022, 10:39:48 AM: I was in the same boat, running an elk through a Kitchenaid makes for a long day.

I was just helping my brother find one and I didn't see anything under $350-400 that I would buy unless you can score a deal on a used one.

Or, roll the dice with an off brand, but they seem to be not that much cheaper. Check the weight, that usually shows the ones dramatically misrepresenting the hp. I would go min. of legit 1/2 hp, probably would go 3/4 if I had it to do again.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: CP on February 04, 2022, 10:54:49 AM: I've owned this one for 11 or 12 years. It has served me well:

https://www.amazon.com/STX-INTERNATIONAL-STX-3000-MF-Megaforce-Patented/dp/B005F55EUQ/ref=asc_df_B005F55EUQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198060165080&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5236120076555134363&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033394&hvtargid=pla-541672867592&psc=1
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: hal on March 26, 2022, 09:34:08 AM: I have a #22 Costway commercial grinder that will grind faster than you can feed. Less than $300. Heavy also.
There are many around almost all china made.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: lokidog on April 07, 2022, 05:37:38 PM: Bought the STX Megaforce, so far happy with it after grinding 20# of buffalo.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: Iveexcaped3 on April 07, 2022, 07:06:09 PM: We bought the cabelas commercial. Honestly I was impressed. We grind about #10 a week and so far it’s eaten everything we’ve thrown at it.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: Utah on February 04, 2023, 08:49:48 AM: https://www.meatyourmaker.com/process/grinders/1.5-hp-grinder-32/1117074.html#gclid=Cj0KCQiAofieBhDXARIsAHTTldrACR2pfBkPw3b4c8xMIHFuTkPCpAszXWzKfD9j8CuWUEjwpi6MlG0aAqhpEALw_wcB&start=1

Buy once cry once....

Long days on the grind take a lot of fun out of the process.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on February 04, 2023, 09:47:26 AM: Quote from: Utah on February 04, 2023, 08:49:48 AM
https://www.meatyourmaker.com/process/grinders/1.5-hp-grinder-32/1117074.html#gclid=Cj0KCQiAofieBhDXARIsAHTTldrACR2pfBkPw3b4c8xMIHFuTkPCpAszXWzKfD9j8CuWUEjwpi6MlG0aAqhpEALw_wcB&start=1

Buy once cry once....

Long days on the grind take a lot of fun out of the process.

I second that, bought one this season and it work’s amazing! Speeds up the process significantly and it will handle anything you throw at it.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: lewy on February 04, 2023, 11:18:29 AM: Your not gunna get much in that price range, gunna have to pry that wallet open a little farther :chuckle:
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: huntnnw on February 04, 2023, 11:43:05 AM: I’d save more and start looking in that $600 range.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: getreal711 on February 04, 2023, 12:15:21 PM: I bought this one and have been quite pleased. It almost feeds itself.
LEM Products 17771 Big Bite #5 .35HP Stainless Steel Electric Meat Grinder https://a.co/d/42fsJ4M
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: highside74 on February 04, 2023, 12:37:24 PM: The reviews on the Amazon grinders are pretty good for the most part. The bad reviews all seem to have the same issues.

You guys that have them and like them are those people just not using the machine right or...?
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: Encore 280 on February 04, 2023, 12:54:57 PM: I lucked out horribly a few years ago on CL. Came across the Cabela's 1 1/2 horse #32 used once, still had the box and everything for $250!! :IBCOOL: I love the damn thing but it is heavy! I ended up getting the foot pedal which is a nice addition.
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: wildweeds on March 03, 2023, 07:37:21 PM: Have the 1.5 MEAT, as suggested buy once cry once, the tears will be of joy.
Title: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: KFhunter on March 03, 2023, 08:01:51 PM: Quote from: Encore 280 on February 04, 2023, 12:54:57 PM
I lucked out horribly a few years ago on CL. Came across the Cabela's 1 1/2 horse #32 used once, still had the box and everything for $250!! :IBCOOL: I love the damn thing but it is heavy! I ended up getting the foot pedal which is a nice addition.
I got the same one

It’s seen several cows, steer, a dozen hogs at least, a bear, numerous deer, wheel barrow loads of tomatoes with the attachment

Still like brand new
Title: Re: I Need a New Meat Grinder
Post by: KFhunter on March 03, 2023, 08:03:06 PM: A guy needs two grinders

A big one and a kitchen size one