I like the looks of those. Which one do you have?

The trick if there is one, is to put it together TIGHTLY, then trim the meat well and cut is smaller than you'd think with the knife first. I can grind a deer's worth of meat in 30-45 minutes. I use the mixer to mix the meat too.

I got the lem #12 big byte. I've run a hog and two deer through it so far. Really works good. Was more than I wanted to spend.

I have the LEM #22. I love it! I had the small #8 that Cabela's sold for 20 years and it did a good job, but is really slow compared to this one. My buddy has the LEM #12 and likes it too. It might be bigger than you want, but when your grinding it's nice to get it done especially on the second grind. We butchered a cow at my uncle's and ground it all. 3 of us cutting and 2 grinding with a LEM #22 and we couldn't keep up and they started with 4 meat tubs. That's what sold me on it.

I've got Weston # 8 , in the silver, does everything I need it for. A little motor noise, but I can tolerate that.

If you have any questions you can email them, I normally get an answer back in 12 hours, 24 at the most.

I have a LEM #22 as well and have been very happy with the performance. I do own two identical grinders like ADC uses for rats but only used one by hand for a short time and the other is new in the box. Did pick up a 1 hp motor and pulleys for it but have not set it up yet.

Chris

I really like my LEM #12 3/4 hp big bite

I used to use the kitchen aid it was slow but did work

the LEM #12 is a LOT faster

it's is about the difference of 1-2 pounds a minute to 5-7 pounds a minute with a tray big enough that you can just keep feeding it. trim into 5 quart pails and just dump and grind

I would also have to stop and clean the silver skin from the cutter twice a deer on the kitchen aid now I clean the silver skin about every 2 deer

it is the difference between a tool made for 5-10 pound of occasional use vs 50-100 pounds fairly often.

the kitchen aid was perfect for making ham salad or turkey salad with leftovers


if your looking for a setup like ADC
https://www.lehmans.com/product/chop-rite-bolt-down-meat-grinders/
https://www.lehmans.com/product/chop-rite-pulley-wheels/

they have a china version of the grinder also but are out of stock currently

I have the one you need Hobart with a #32 head.

As a butcher shop owner, I would tell you that for what you are wanting to do, LEM or Cabelas is probably gonna be your best bet. I don't recommend Walton's, as their customer service only lasts until your card has been swiped. Check craigslist or any other local auction sites you may know about. Hobart, Biro, and Hollymatic are pretty good brand names with accessible parts and service. Gotta be careful as a lot of the bigger units are three phase. A #32 head would be minimum. We run a #52 with a 10 hp motor, and it just gets with it! If you have any questions, feel free to message me.

I have a LEM 8. I've done several deer, 1 hog and 1 beef. On coarse grind it's fine. on fine grind you have to clean frequently to keep it grinding without lots of plunger pressure. It works, not great. I ordered a 22 it didn't come in so I had to buy an 8 they had on hand. Wished I had got the 22. I'll probably buy a bigger one at some point, I don't think the 8 will hold up.

I gotta build me one of Those!!!

I got myself a LEM #12 for Christmas. Should have done it 15 years ago. Great unit.

I have a 1/2 HP Cabelas grinder. It's done solid service grinding through multiple elk, deer and bear. For the money, it is a solid performer. However if I was to buy a new grinder, I would go bigger and I would go with the LEM dual grind. Everything we grind goes through twice.

https://www.lemproducts.com/product/dual-grind-22-big-bite-meat-grinder/dual-grind

What do you guys recommend for gas powered, or pto driven? Asking for a friend.

depends what you have for a tractor 36hp is going to be a minimum.

Couple of them...

I could get 2...then shoot into the other for maximum grindage and
more spread out roots n such

I’m pretty sure you mean this:

I thought garden salad with big croutons