Bone and meat grinders

Im looking for and have been for a while now, a bone and meat grinder. Im looking to pay up to say $800
can you guys help me narrow it down a little. I want to grind and pre-package.

Thanks

Well $800 is certainly enough to get a meat grinder. I've been doing a little research myself. From what I gather you need atleast 1HP but preferbly 1.5HP. I think that's enough to grind chicken bones and some turkey bones(mostly necks). Some of the brands I was looking at are Cabela's, Lem and Weston. You can see some of these in action on youtube. I'm not sure if $800 is enough to get you something that can grind beef bones. Hope this helps you with your search.

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Originally Posted by DVN

Well $800 is certainly enough to get a meat grinder. I've been doing a little research myself. From what I gather you need atleast 1HP but preferbly 1.5HP. I think that's enough to grind chicken bones and some turkey bones(mostly necks). Some of the brands I was looking at are Cabela's, Lem and Weston. You can see some of these in action on youtube. I'm not sure if $800 is enough to get you something that can grind beef bones. Hope this helps you with your search.

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Thanks bud,
I would mostly be grinding chicken. Ive seen the Cabelas one...I was wondering if someone feeding a yard of dogs could validate a specific one for me...maybe someone is already doing what Im planning on doing. I want to grind my quarters, mix in other ingredients, individualy wrap, then freeze.
I havent looked on youtube yet, good idea!

This one does chicken bones with ease.

[youtube:2tq9710f]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcFLJHFzbHw[/youtube:2tq9710f]

I like this one by Hobart. It has the grinder and mixer in one.. Plus it has a big hopper...

[youtube:3r7ajcz7]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY3fkYAvBW0[/youtube:3r7ajcz7]




this is a smaller version, 1hp grinder from Torrey. Seems to be used for smaller jobs but do you think its built better than the Cabelas type...
http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/torrey ... m12fs.aspx

Ive been trying to find them at online auctions maybe or butcher shop sales...need one to last under pressure!
I like the Hobart one , but I cant afford that new

Great contributions fellas ... it's nice to see yall using the YouTube Feature :mrgreen:

this link will take you to cabelas' website where they give ratings on their grinders

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas- ... oductChart

That 1 1/2 hp looks like a solid choice.