Meat Grinders

[blacksn95]

So, my little 1/4 HP has given up the ghost.... I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Cabela's Carnivore 1hp with foot pedal.. What is everyone else using??

[Fixit]

id avoid the lem ones... got a 3/4 hp and i hate it, doesnt feed, clogs..... i miss my big old hobart 220V

[Hugh Mann]

Got myself one of these two years ago. Works like a charm, haven't had any issues with it beyond lending it to someone and they didn't clean it properly and the plates rusted, but aftermarket plates are available.

I don't know what or how much you process, but I've done numerous deer and bears, working alone, I cannot keep up with this grinder.

https://www.amazon.ca/STX-INTERNATIONAL-Megaforce-STX-3000-MF-Patented/dp/B005F55EUQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=Stx+megaforce+3000&qid=1571355170&sr=8-1

[srupp]

Hmmm forget the foot pedal.otherwise my 1 3/4 hp is still churning out the goods...10 years later.
get 2 sets of blades. .mate up a blade to a plate..keep them mated up for good. .they wear together for better grinding.Cabelas is great quality.
Keep the meat cooled down before grinding..2..3 hours in tubs in the freezer along with the plate blade ,auger, lock ring...it really helps.
Buy once cry once.
cheers
srupp

[r106]

I have the cabelas 3/4h only ran 1 bear through it but it was flawless. Chewed through it in 5 min.

[bcsteve]

I have the cabelas 3/4h only ran 1 bear through it but it was flawless. Chewed through it in 5 min.
Same here, got the 3/4 hp one with a foot pedal. Really like it.

[blacksn95]

Sounds like the general consensus is that Cabela's ones seems pretty decent.. I think I will pull the trigger on the 1hp one as it has reverse.. I'll take a look at the STX one but I think Cabela's has a decent wareenty and lots of accessories if I need them.it also seems to do ok as a sausage stuffer from the reviews. we normally do 3-4 deer a year and a bear or two..

[JDR]

Have Cabelas 3/4 hp for several years now and love it. Plenty good enough for moose, elk, deer...you name it!

[Ovis17]

Same here, got the 3/4 hp one with a foot pedal. Really like it.Same, awesome grinder. It's on sale right now as well for $399.

[ratherbefishin]

My 20 qt Hobart is in the shop so I picked up a Princess Auto 2/3 hp #12 meat grinder for about $150...works fine for what I need

[Quiet Hunter]

I've been wanting one as well. Thanks for the info guys. I was thinking Cabelas to.

[bcsteve]

Sounds like the general consensus is that Cabela's ones seems pretty decent.. I think I will pull the trigger on the 1hp one as it has reverse.. I'll take a look at the STX one but I think Cabela's has a decent wareenty and lots of accessories if I need them.it also seems to do ok as a sausage stuffer from the reviews. we normally do 3-4 deer a year and a bear or two..
I works great as a sausage stuffer, especially with the foot pedal to control the flow. I haven’t used my manual stuffer since.

[ultramafic]

I have the cabelas 1hp version before they renamed them to carnivore but i think they are similar. That thing is crazy how much and how fast it will grind. Foot pedal is a must i believe, its like having an extra hand for the switch leaving your hands to manage the feeding and grinding. Particularly if you use it for sausage making/stuffing which mine does quite well fyi.

Mike

[coldbuc69]

I just used a friends 1hp Cabelas, Worked awesome, chewed through my elk in no time. Thinking of getting one myself