Home & Kitchen · Head-to-head
LEM Big Bite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) vs The Sausage Maker #8 Electric Meat Grinder PRO
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Electric Meat Grinders for Home Use: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
For most home kitchens the LEM Big Bite #8 hits the ideal balance of power, durability, and manageable size. The Sausage Maker #8 PRO matches its grinding class and adds onboard storage, making it a close and worthy runner-up.
LEM Big Bite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP)
Buy itThe home-use sweet spot: enough power for game and sausage without turning into a commercial appliance.
- Stainless steel construction with a 0.5 HP permanently lubricated motor and built-in circuit breaker
- Maker rates it at up to 7 lb of meat per minute, enough for regular batches of venison, pork, and burger
- Storage drawer under the head holds plates and accessories, backed by a 5-year warranty
- Premium price for occasional cooks who only grind a few times a year
- Countertop footprint and weight are noticeable if kitchen storage is tight
The Sausage Maker #8 Electric Meat Grinder PRO
Buy itA semi-commercial #8 grinder with a permanently lubricated motor and a built-in storage drawer, per earlier listings. The Sausage Maker's site no longer lists this model.
- Air-cooled, permanently lubricated motor (per earlier listings)
- Same #8 class as the LEM top pick
- Built-in drawer stores plates and the stuffing horn so accessories don't wander off
- Priced right alongside more established premium grinders, so it isn't a true bargain
- Brand is less widely known, so local parts and accessory availability vary
- Not currently listed on The Sausage Maker's own site, so check availability
Side by side
The 6 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| LEM Big Bite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) Our pick | The Sausage Maker #8 Electric Meat Grinder PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Home cooks and hunters who grind regularly and want a grinder with a 5-year warranty. | Buyers who want #8-class output plus tidy onboard accessory storage at a similar price to the category leaders. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$$ · premium |
| Grind throughput | Up to 7 lb/min (maker) | Not verified |
| Motor power | 0.5 HP | Air-cooled #8 class (per earlier listings) |
| Build & gears | Stainless steel, permanently lubricated motor | Permanently lubricated motor (per earlier listings) |
| Cleanup & storage | Storage drawer under the head | Built-in accessory storage drawer |
| Footprint & weight | About 29 lb | Moderate, countertop-friendly |
| Best use case | Regular home batches, game, sausage | Home batches with tidy storage |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the LEM Big Bite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) if
home cooks and hunters who grind regularly and want a grinder with a 5-year warranty.
Know before buying: premium price for occasional cooks who only grind a few times a year.
Pick the The Sausage Maker #8 Electric Meat Grinder PRO if
buyers who want #8-class output plus tidy onboard accessory storage at a similar price to the category leaders.
Know before buying: priced right alongside more established premium grinders, so it isn't a true bargain.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the LEM Big Bite #8 Meat Grinder (0.5 HP) - The home-use sweet spot: enough power for game and sausage without turning into a commercial appliance. Choose the The Sausage Maker #8 Electric Meat Grinder PRO instead if buyers who want #8-class output plus tidy onboard accessory storage at a similar price to the category leaders.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Electric Meat Grinders for Home Use: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).