1HP Grinder #22 - On sale @ Meat

I don’t own this one specifically. It does have really solid reviews. Cabela’s version of the same HP is $599, also great reviews.

I’ve got an older Cabela’s version 3/4 HP that has served me very well.
 
How does that compare to others price and quality wise?

Was planning on buying one but haven’t researched it yet.
I haven't had any other 1hp grinders to compare it to, but I bought the #22 in early 2023 and been really happy with it. I made dog food for a diabetic dog for about a year and would toss chicken quarters with bone and all in there and it just chewed right through them without issue. Only thing I had to do was cut them to fit down the tube. I'm not sure how many thousands of pounds of that plus game animals I've put through it but it's been a bunch. I finally resharpened the blades recently. Get the foot pedal with it, it's a good upgrade. Prices are probably not relevant anymore, but I paid $349 for it on sale back in '23 with free shipping, but they did charge me tax.
 
I paid more than that for it on Black Friday. It seems like a beast so far. Ran a couple of whitetail through it and it was insanely fast compared to what I was used to.
 
Absolutely recommend. Love mine. Get a foot pedal.

Done two elk, 7 or 8 deer, a bunch of waterfowl and beef/lamb/pork. I need to get it out and do another session, our ground is low inventory.
 
This exact grinder was made for Cabela’s for years. I think it was called the carnivore. It is an outstanding grinder. I have put a lot of animals through this thing with zero issues or concerns. I paid full price for mine and am still happy with it at that price. This is a good deal.
 
Got one on order yesterday, I was equally surprised by the free shipping to Hawaii as I was by the sale price. I don't grind a ton, 1-2 animals a year, but I could justify it at this price considering I was either borrowing a grinder or grinding enough for one meal at a time with a Kitchenaid.
 
I see a lot of guys recommend the foot pedal. What do you see as the benefit of it? I have never used one bit am trying to figure out how it would be better. I run 25lb batches, usually twice grind.
I don't have a foot pedal but every time I grind I wish I had one. Not running the grinder while transferring meat helps it stay cooler and the foot pedal makes that easier.
 
It basically frees up a hand. No switching it on or off, or need to keep it running all the time. Keeps both hands freed up, just tap the pedal as needed. I was instantly glad I got it.
 
Thanks, maybe I'll add a pedal to my setup. I was thinking about it and it might take some stress off the wife trying to keep up with stuffing the bags on thec2nd grind. The first 25lbs goes down in what seems like less than 2-3 minutes.
 
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