Skip to content
Sportsman Authority

479 researched picks · 69 gear types

What are you setting up?

LEM Products · Meat Grinders

LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP)

The default deer-camp recommendation, commercial-grade build for home use. The main tradeoff is costs two to three times a big-box grinder, which is hard to justify for one deer a year.

LEM Products BigBite #8 Meat Grinder, 0.5 HP Commercial-Quality Stainless Steel Electric Meat Grinder for Home Use, Heavy-Duty Food Processor for Grinding, Sausage Stuffing, Cooking
Check price at AmazonCompare meat grindersRead the buying guide

Good fitHunters processing one or more deer per season who want the buy-once grinder.

Think twiceCosts two to three times a big-box grinder, which is hard to justify for one deer a year

$300-600 · check the retailer for current price and availability

1 supporting source · record reviewed July 26, 2026

Decision notes

What it does well and what to watch for.

Start with how you plan to use it, then weigh these strengths and tradeoffs against your own setup.

Why it works

  • The default deer-camp recommendation, commercial-grade build for home use
  • BigBite auger geometry keeps up with fast feeding on whole-deer grinds
  • Stainless housing and metal gears built for years of seasons

Watch for

  • Costs two to three times a big-box grinder, which is hard to justify for one deer a year
  • At roughly 50 pounds it is not a casually portable appliance

Key details

Specifications at a glance.

Price band
$300-600
Motor
0.5 HP
Head size
#8
Construction
Stainless steel
Retailer listing model
17791
Current LEM SKU
1779
Throughput
Up to 7 lb per minute
Feature
BigBite auger pulls meat through faster

Sources and checks

Sources for LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP).

Record reviewed . Retailers confirm the exact seller, configuration, price, and availability.

These sources support the model identity and buying notes on this page. Shopping links are never treated as evidence.

How we review gearSend a correction

Other budgets

Compare all meat grinders

Complete the setup

Build the rest of the setup.

Field to freezer. Start with the pieces your day actually requires. These picks sit near the middle of each category's researched price range.

See every role and starting product Read the complete setup guide

Before you order

A few final checks.

Make sure the model fits your setup. Then use the retailer listing to confirm what is included, who is selling it, and how returns work.

Ready to check the listing?

$300-600Check price at AmazonOpens Amazon in a new tab. Price and availability can change.
Compare all meat grinders
Who is the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) best for?

Put the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) on the short list when this describes you: Hunters processing one or more deer per season who want the buy-once grinder. Then verify the exact model, fit, and included equipment on the retailer page.

What is the main tradeoff with the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP)?

Put the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) on the list for this reason: The default deer-camp recommendation, commercial-grade build for home use. Rule it out if this matters more: Costs two to three times a big-box grinder, which is hard to justify for one deer a year. The alternatives above show the nearest budget tradeoffs.

Which LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) details should I verify before ordering?

Before buying the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP), compare motor (0.5 HP), head size (#8), and construction (Stainless steel) with your setup. Use the retailer listing to confirm the exact configuration, seller, and included equipment.

Which listing does the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) button open?

Open the retailer action beside the LEM BigBite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) to check the live price and stock. The retailer is also the final source for seller, shipping, returns, and the exact option selected.