I just did 20 lbs of sausage with my 0.75 hp Meat! grinder and 16" vac sealer. I've had both for about 2 years and love them. Definitely a big step up from the cheap sealer and mixer attachment grinder I previously used. I could see going to the 1 or 1.5 hp grinder if I did a ton of ground meat at one time but I usually spread out my grinding throughout the year as needed. If you can pick one up during their sales, I think they are an excellent value.