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Turboforce II 4000 Electric Meat Grinder | Grinds Soft Bones | Foot Pedal | 6 Grinding Plates | Stainless Steel Blades | Sausage Tubes | Kubbe Maker | Meat Claws | Patty Press & More
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Color | Black - With Pedal |
Brand | STX INTERNATIONAL |
Style | Safety |
Product Dimensions | 19"L x 8"W x 14"H |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
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- The STX International Turboforce II (Patented Air Cooled) Complete Home Grinding Package features a Heavy Duty 2000 Maximum Watt Electric Grinder and Features a High Capacity Meat Tray that easily holds over 3 Lbs. of meat.
- The Patented Quad Air Induction Cooling System Features a Locked Motor Wattage of 2000 Watts and a Circuit Breaker for Safety. This grinder is a Size No.12 Grinder, Not a Size No.5 or No.8 Like Smaller Grinders, 2-1/2 -Inch Diameter Output for Ground Meat and 2-Inch Diameter Feed Tube.
- Combining the Meat Auger with AVI (Advanced Variable Intake) Technology and the High Volume Feeder Tray which easily allows for grinding 220 to 260 Lbs of Meat per Hour Depending on the Size of Grinding Plate used and the Type of Meat being ground. This Grinder can Also Easily Handle Soft Bones such as Chicken, Rabbit, Squirrel, and Quail Bones.
- This Turboforce II 4000 Series Grinder also Includes: 1-Polished Aluminum Grinding Head and High Capacity Meat Tray, 1 - Foot Pedal, 3 - 304 Grade Stainless Steel Cutting Blades, 5 - Sizes of Grinding Plates, 1 - Sausage Stuffing Plate, 3 - Sizes of Sausage Stuffing Tubes (1/2", 5/8" & 3/4"), 1 - Kubbe/Kibbe Making Attachment & 1 - Easy to Use Palm Meat Pusher/Stuffer, a pair of Meat Claws & Burger-Slider Press.
- Mercantile Station 2, LTD. is Based in the Center of the Continental United States, with Knowledgeable Staff On-Hand and Ready to Assist with any Questions or Concerns that may arise. STX International is a Mercantile Station 2, LTD. Brand that offers a 3-Year Warranty! Terms May Apply. Please Scroll Down this Page for More Information on this Product!
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The Patented STX Turboforce II "Platinum Edition" Quad Air Cooled Electric Meat Grinder - Size #12 - Model STX-4000-TB2-PD - 6 Grinding Plates, 3 Stainless Steel Cutting Blades, Kubbe Attachment, Set of 3 Sausage Tubes, 1 Burger-Slider Patty Press and a Pair of Meat Shredder Claws. This STX Grinder is the Ultimate in Power, Style and Performance. The STX Turboforce II can Also be Used In the B.A.R.F. (Bones and Raw Food) Diet for Pets!
This Electric Meat Grinder is a “Beauty and a Beast” Capable of Grinding Soft Bones such as Chicken, Rabbit, Squirrel, and Quail. The Futuristic Styling of our Turboforce II was a creation of our Model/Art Design Department and is designed to complement any kitchen counter. Available now in either Black or White with Chrome Accents, making it easier to match your existing appliances. The motor inside this unit Features 2000 Watts of Peak Output Power and this allows it to grind even the toughest cuts of meat without bogging down in the least. The 4 Air Cooling Intakes make up our Patented Quad Air Cooling Design, engineered to keep this grinder’s motor Ultra Cool which will Virtually Double the Life of this product.
- Features up to 2000 Watts of Peak Output Power with 3 Speeds (High, Low, Reverse) & Safety Circuit Breaker
- The Patented “Quad Air Cooling” System of the Grinder will Virtually Double the Life of this Product
- 3 Stainless Blades, 5 Grinding Plates, 1 Sausage Stuffing Plate, Set of 3 Stuffing Tubes with adaptor and Kubbe Attachment
- This is a Size #12 Grinder with a 2-5/8" Diameter Output for Grinding and a 2" Diameter Feeding Tube
- Can be used With or Without the Foot Pedal
The Complete STX Turboforce II "Platinum Edition" Electric Meat Grinder Package Includes:
- 1 - 2000 Watt Main Grinding Unit
- 1 - Size #12 Main Grinding Unit
- 3 - Stainless Steel Cutting Blades
- 5 - Sizes of Tempered Steel Grinding Plates
- 1 - Sausage Stuffing Plate
- 1 - Set of 3 Sizes of Sausage Stuffing Tubes with Adapter
- 1 - Kubbe (also know as a Kibbe) Attachment
- 1 - Pair of Meat Shredder Claws
- 1 - Burger-Slider Patty Maker Press
- 1 - Palm Press Meat Pusher/Stuffer
- 1 - Complete Instructions with Illustrations
Specifications:
- Voltage: 110/120 Volts - 60 Hz
- Up to 2000 Watts Peak Output Power
- Grinds 175 to 225 Lbs of Meat Per Hour on High Speed depending on the Cut and Type of Meat you are Grinding
- 3 Speed System - High, Low & Reverse
- 1 Stop/Reset Button
- Dimensions of Unit (Set Up for Use) 19"L x 8"W x 14"H
- Weight of Unit Set Up for Use - 13 Lbs.
- Shipping Weight: 14 Lbs.
The Patented STX Turboforce II "Platinum Edition" Quad Air Cooled Electric Meat Grinder

The Following are the New Improvements and Additions that now make up our "Platinum Edition" Turboforce II Meat Grinder:
High Capacity Meat Tray: This new Polished Food Grade Aluminum Tray now Measures 9.75" L x 7.25" W x 2" D and Easily Holds more than 3 Lbs. of Meat to be ground and/or for stuffing sausage.
A Burger-Slider Press with Waxed Transfer Sheets: Make perfect burgers or sliders every time with this Burger-Slider Press. We have even included waxed transfer sheets to allow you to easily move your burger patties to the grill or place in the Freezer.
2 Durable Meat Claws for Shredding, Handling and Carving Meat: Shred your favorite meats in seconds or use the claws to pick up hot foods without burning your hands. Use the Multi-prong Claws to help carve hot foods or stabilize Meat for cutting into pieces or strips for grinding.
Now you have the Ultimate Home Grinding Package with the STX Turboforce II "Platinum Series" Meat Grinder!

100% Polished Cast Aluminum 4 Part Grinding Head - Not Coated
The Grinding Head on this grinder is a Size #12 and not a smaller size #5 or #8 like most kitchen grinders.
The 4 parts of this Grinding Head are manufactured from Food Grade Polished Cast Aluminum (NOT Coated).
These parts should NOT be Washed in the Dishwasher, but should be washed with a mild liquid dish washing detergent (like Dawn Liquid) and hot water, towel dried and stored in a dry place.
3 - Stainless Steel Cutting Blades
3 Each Stainless Steel Cutting Blades are also included.
These Cutting Blades are manufactured from 304 Food Grade Stainless Steel and can be washed in the dishwasher or with a liquid dish washing detergent (like Dawn) and towel dried.
6 Grinding Plates Including a Sausage Stuffing Plate
5 Sizes of Grinding Plates and 1 Sausage Stuffing Plate come standard with this unit.
- 4mm (5/32")
- 8mm (10/32")
- 10mm (25/64")
- 12mm (15/32")
- Wagon Wheel Plate
- Sausage Stuffing Plate
These parts should NOT be Washed in the Dishwasher, but should be washed with a mild liquid dish washing detergent (like Dawn Liquid) and hot water, towel dried and stored in a dry place.
The Following are Additions that now come with our "Platinum Edition" Turboforce II Meat Grinder
Platinum Edition Addition - Meat Shredder Claws
Now, rather than burn you hands or ruin your oven gloves, you can grab that steaming hot turkey or prime rib with these durable Platinum Edition Meat Claws.
These Multi-Prong Claws give you the solid grip that you need for transferring or cutting your favorite hot or slippery foods. And when you want to shred pork or other meats, no problem. These claws can get the job done.
Platinum Edition Addition - Burger-Slider Make Press
The Complete Home Meat Grinding Package would not be complete without this Perfect Burger/Slider Press.
Now you can be prepared for any big burger occasion in a snap. Have perfect burgers or sliders ready in your freezer using the waxed transfer sheets that also come with the Platinum Burger Press.
Platinum Edition Addition - Burger-Slider Maker Press
The STX Turboforce II Platinum Edition Complete Home Meat Grinding Package includes a Burger/Slider Press and Waxed Transfer Sheets.
The natural addition to our Platinum Edition Collection of STX International Meat Grinders.
3 Sizes Sausage Tubes and Stuffing Adaptor
A Set of 3 Sizes of Sausage Stuffing Tubes along with the Adapter are also included with this grinder (shown in the 1st photo above).
The Diameter of the Sausage Stuffing Tubes are 3/4 Inch, 5/8 Inch and 1/2 Inch and come with an adapter for stuffing with any of the 3 sizes.
Kubbe/Kibbe Attachment
A Kubbe (also know as Kibbe) Attachment also comes with this grinder.
For those of you who are not familiar with Kubbes, they are Traditional Middle Eastern Dish comprised of a cylinder-like shell made from meat which is typically lamb and bulghar wheat. The center is then stuffed with a spiced minced lamb filling and the ends are sealed to form the Kubbe which is then Deep-Fried.
New Style Meat Pusher
We have designed a new type/style of Meat Pusher for stuffing your raw meat down into the grinder.
Although this grinder will normally just pull the meat down into the auger to be ground, you can just use the palm of your hand on the top of this pusher instead of gripping it with your hands which can get tiresome.
Parts Packed in One
In the above photo you can see that the top of the Meat Pusher opens up and you can store your Sausage Tube Set inside of it.
If you do store the Sausage Tubes inside this pusher, we suggest that you dry them thoroughly before storing them so condensation does not build up inside the pusher.
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Color | Black - With Pedal |
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Brand | STX INTERNATIONAL |
Style | Safety |
Product Dimensions | 19"L x 8"W x 14"H |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Specific Uses For Product | Chopping, Grinding |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00892198000647 |
Manufacturer | STX International |
UPC | 892198000647 |
Item Weight | 13 pounds |
ASIN | B01JWN4QN2 |
Item model number | STX-4000-TB2-PD-BL |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #42,812 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #32 in Meat Grinders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 7, 2016 |
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Customers find the meat grinder works well, with one mentioning it processed 20# of pork shoulder flawlessly. The machine is easy to use and clean, and customers consider it worth the price, particularly noting it's cheaper than motorizing a hand crank grinder. While the build quality receives mixed feedback, with some saying it's well-made while others find it poorly constructed, customers appreciate its performance with chicken bones and raw dog food preparation. The noise level is a concern, with multiple customers noting it becomes louder after 10 uses.
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Customers find that the meat grinder works well, with one customer mentioning it processed 20# of pork shoulder flawlessly.
"...And it worked the first time...." Read more
"...I work as a butcher and for the price point this is one of the better tabletop grinders I've used...." Read more
"This item works fine, and I really like the foot pedal. When grinding meat, your hands are tied up (and they get messy)...." Read more
"...It works well enough for strips and chunks of meat; haven't tried it yet with ground meat to see if it's tight enough to prevent already-ground meat..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the grinder's speed, noting that it processes chicken bones easily and grinds everything beautifully, with one customer mentioning they were able to grind a whole pork loin in minutes.
"...Keep everything COLD and all went well. It certainly did speed up the processing and eased the storage as well...." Read more
"...That being said the grinder didn't bog down once. The grind was consistent and clean up was minimal...." Read more
"...foot pedal, air cool, reverse option, easy to clean and grinds chicken bones really well make this grinder a good choice for pet food...." Read more
"This grinder is great crushes chicken bone with ease, l brought a grinder before this one it was terrible, but if you are looking for a good grinder..." Read more
Customers find the meat grinder easy to put together and use, with clear directions for care and operation.
"...The directions are very clear: chicken, duck, or rabbit bones are OK, Turkey, lamb, goat, or bigger are too big for the machine, and voids the..." Read more
"...It sets-up easy, breaks down quickly and for smaller batches of ground meat and sausage preparation it hits the mark in just about every..." Read more
"...Chicken Drumsticks and thigh quarters were easy. Only cons so far is the power cord should be longer and the plastic tube push thing...." Read more
"...meat claws are great for shredding meat, and the patty press makes forming burger patties a breeze, so it truly has everything you could possibly..." Read more
Customers find the meat grinder easy to clean and assemble, though it requires hand washing only.
"...62;.. Now to the cleaning: Hot soapy water cleaned everything easily and spotlessly EXCEPT the cutting plates...." Read more
"...The grind was consistent and clean up was minimal. I also made burgers from scratch and they came out just as good...." Read more
"...Metal parts, foot pedal, air cool, reverse option, easy to clean and grinds chicken bones really well make this grinder a good choice for pet food...." Read more
"...The entire setup is easy to clean and maintain, which is a huge plus...." Read more
Customers find the meat grinder well worth its price, particularly noting that it's cheaper than motorizing a hand crank model.
"...I work as a butcher and for the price point this is one of the better tabletop grinders I've used...." Read more
"...If you don't mind doing that, this is a decent item at a decent price...." Read more
"...I looked pretty carefully at the reviews for this reasonably priced unit, and felt the overall mix of good vs. bad were enough to give it a try...." Read more
"...The cost is worth every penny, and is priced less than many comparable grinders. This grinder has made my transition much easier...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the meat grinder's performance, noting it grinds meat wonderfully and makes great sausage, with one customer mentioning it works well with chicken and turkey bones.
"...It also includes 1 Beaner Plate - this is used for stuffing sausage only and not for grinding, but it allows for the sausage to be stuffed into..." Read more
"...It sets-up easy, breaks down quickly and for smaller batches of ground meat and sausage preparation it hits the mark in just about every..." Read more
"...and grinds chicken bones really well make this grinder a good choice for pet food...." Read more
"...also comes with 6 grinding plates, allowing you to customize the texture of your ground meat depending on the recipe. It’s very versatile!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the meat grinder, with some finding it well made and noting its solid base, while others report it breaking after three years of use and describe it as a cheap, poorly made machine.
"...It sets-up easy, breaks down quickly and for smaller batches of ground meat and sausage preparation it hits the mark in just about every..." Read more
"...Some items seemed a bit out of place and the styrofoam was dirty and broken. This is typically indicative of a used unit...." Read more
"...The quality of construction is top-notch, and it’s built to last. The entire setup is easy to clean and maintain, which is a huge plus...." Read more
"...But no I would not buy again. For 185.00 it is a good value, but it is CHEAP and it is cheap." Read more
Customers find the grinder noisy, with some reporting that it starts making noise after 10 uses, and one customer noting that the motor screeched.
"...little disappointed with was, at first with this unit, that is was somewhat loud, but I had not read a special note that came with the grinder...." Read more
"...It’s loud but I expected it to be loud. It says it will quiet down over time. That part really doesn’t bother me...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2016Color: Black - With PedalVerified PurchaseI normally do not get to be the one who leaves the first review on a product, but it looks like my review is going to be the first so I am going to do my best and tell you all about my 1st month's experience with this STX grinder.
My husband and I have been wanting a new meat grinder for about a year and been searching for one that was, what you might consider, a Full Kit with everything needed for meat grinding and sausage stuffing, but all we could find was grinders that only had 3 different sizes of grinding plates, 1 cutting blade, no stuffing tubes, etc. We were also looking for a grinder that had a larger diameter of meat stuffing tunnel (the place where you stuff the meat into) and a larger diameter of where the meat comes out, but most all of them we looked at were (as we found out) what is considered a smaller size #8 kitchen grinder and not the larger size #12 grinder. When we saw that this new Turbo II show up on the market, we saw it was a larger size #12 grinder, came with 5 different sizes of grinding plates, 1 beaner plate, 3 sizes of sausage tubes with a kubbe attachment and "get this" - a foot pedal control you can use if you want for two hands free while grinding or stuffing sausage!
Here's my Pros - kind of redundant, but what the heck:
1) The price - Can't Be Beat for all you get with this package
2) This is a very nice looking grinder (we bought the black one) and the chrome accents make it look very nice on my kitchen counter
3) It's a Size #12 Grinder and not a size #8
4) It includes a total of 5 Grinding Plate with sizes of holes ranging from 4mm up to 12 mm and also what they call a Wagon Wheel Plate for those large sausage grinds
5) It also includes 1 Beaner Plate - this is used for stuffing sausage only and not for grinding, but it allows for the sausage to be stuffed into the casing faster and smoother - it worked Great when we made some Italian Sausage last weekend
6) Of course, the 3 stuffing tubes and kubbe attachment are a nice addition
7) Best of all, the added foot pedal is nothing short of fantastic as one person can do most any job with this grinder - especially when you are stuffing sausage with it
8) Instructions - Well written with many photos on how to assemble the parts for different purposes. Also includes hints on grinding correctly, sausage stuffing and how to clean all of the parts
My Cons:
1) The only thing I was a little disappointed with was, at first with this unit, that is was somewhat loud, but I had not read a special note that came with the grinder. They had a note that states that the grinder would be somewhat loud when you first started using it, but after 5 to 10 hours of use, it would start getting quieter. We have used this unit for around 15 hours so far and it has quieted down to a normal sound (where you can talk) much to our satisfaction.
2) This is really not a Con, but I had to put this in with my review someplace. When we first got the grinder, we read the instructions on how to clean all of the parts (do NOT use your dishwasher) and cleaned them for our first use properly. We then reassembled the grinder and had 2 lbs of a chuck roast all cut up and ready to grind. We started grinding and the meat that came out of the front of the grinder was coming out very slowly and it looked like "MUSH" and we were quite disappointed. My husband (I don't read instructions) looked in the instructions and found where the company had states clearly, "Make sure that the Cutting Blade is Inserted Correctly" as otherwise your grinder would not work properly. Well, of course, we checked our cutting blade and yes we had installed it backwards:)!!! We took the cutting blade out, turned it the other (correct) way and the result was "Grinding Perfection". So the moral to this story is make sure and install your cutting blade correctly and/or read the instructions before using this product.
No other cons at this time, but if I run into anything, I will edit my review and let you all know.
I might mention that as far as what this company states about their Quad Air Cooling making the unit last longer, I cannot comment on this as we have only had it for a month, but their statement about this new cooling system keeping the grinder cool while using it - this "Does" work. Two weeks ago, we ran this grinder for over 3 hours in one sitting and it was as cool after the 3 hours of use as when we first started.
Signed,
One Very Happy Customer
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017Color: Black - With PedalVerified Purchase>.. I have been reviewing Raw Diets for my dogs. The butcher usually supplied me with ground trimmings as pet food, but announced that they would not be grinding again until Summer. So I was forced to evaluate my desire to feed them the 'right way" for me, or go back to the food they really wouldn't eat, which is what got me looking at real dog food, in the first place. Since my butcher wasn't going to be grinding, I would have to or pay out serious money for prepared frozen B.A.R.F. food elsewhere.
>.. This machine seemed to have the power and all the pieces needed, six plates, 3 blades, foot pedal, and some serious power. I read all the reviews, I watched YouTube, and I bought it. Hard to find recipes as Dr. Becker's book is out of print, and is offered here for $188.99 from a reseller [used]. So more research. Decided on a recipe.
>.. 20 pounds of meat, organs, vegetables, supplements, and eggs with shells later, I was delighted with my machine. It plainly states with BIG pictures how to place the blades against the cutting plate, and I did. And it worked the first time. I changed plates to regrind, and found that I needed to clean deeper into the exit chute than I expected, but once I did, it all worked perfectly again for the second finer grind. [I used the two largest plates with holes, not the wagon wheel or the beaner plates, they have other uses.] I have not ground bones yet, that will happen with chicken or rabbit (we have a pet supplier here in my town), but not with turkey or bigger bones. The directions are very clear: chicken, duck, or rabbit bones are OK, Turkey, lamb, goat, or bigger are too big for the machine, and voids the warranty.
>.. Now to the cleaning: Hot soapy water cleaned everything easily and spotlessly EXCEPT the cutting plates. They stained, possibly from acids from the meat. The stains resisted brushing, and scrubbing, so I accepted that they were discolored like a knife that has been etched to reveal grain, but it was not that pretty. They are fully functional, and when I called my Brother-in-law who uses his machine every year to make venison sausage, he said his plates were stained too and not to worry as long as they were CLEAN, which they are. I used coconut oil to coat the metal parts, including the carefully washed threads. and packed it away.
>.. One thing I wanted to know, and no review here said was: how long did it take to make roughly 3 weeks of food for the dogs? Well, the meat was cut up and frozen before, it took about 2 hours to thaw. So I started at 2:30 in the afternoon, and with mixing in supplements grinding the vegetables, adding in the eggs, shells, jellied bone broth with turmeric and ginger, adding the other supplements and mixing it all up to even out the distribution of all that extra, then regrinding, and packaging in one pound bags, it took me 2 and 1/2 hours. Could it have gone faster? Oh, yes. I was looking for things, I had to grind in stages as I didn't have a big enough container for all the meat at once. Now, I have a much better idea of the process, I expect to be be faster in the future.
>.. Next time Chicken! Easter is coming, maybe lamb. And turkey is cheap in the off season. I wonder how many turkeys come in a case? And I know where to buy a goat! The dogs will eat well!
>.. 3/20/17 Update: I found a way to reduce the time before I got into it again. I ordered a 2 inch sausage tube, and some meat bags. These come in 1 pound, and 2 pound sizes, and I am told can be forced to hold more, so 1/2 kilo in a 1 pound bag or 1 kilo in a 2 pound bag seems reasonable. How does this save time? The horn can be mounted after the size plate is placed over the cutting blade, and all secured by the locking ring. So the second grind goes out of the machine into the premeasured bags directly instead of into the pan to be weighed and bagged later. Depending on the bags you get you can close them with a tape dispenser or smaller hog rings [need pliers or dispensing pliers for these]. The heavier bags, like I bought, need the hog rings to close like most 1 pound ground meat chubs in the store have. I think I could cut easily 30 minutes off my time with these bags, horn, and closure device. I found all of these on Amazon by searching for the meat bags.
>.. Update 4/11/17: there is no #12 match for this machine. The grinding plates and locking head are called #12, and they are close, but not the same, a bit smaller. I found this out when I ordered the #12 2 inch horn from a different supplier, it did not fit, and STX does not make such a horn. THE ANSWER: I just used the largest stuffing tube to fill the meat bags, instead and it worked fine. I did not try to send the dog food through the grinder a third time, I just put the tube on the machine for the second grind, and let the force of the grinding fill the tube and the meat bag at it's own pace. Keep everything COLD and all went well. It certainly did speed up the processing and eased the storage as well. Dropped 25 1.25 pound bags into the freezer, in orderly rows cross stacked for the upper rows, and it stores as nice as one could ask.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020I purchased the STX turbo a couple days ago and I've gotta say im impressed.
I work as a butcher and for the price point this is one of the better tabletop grinders I've used.
It sets-up easy, breaks down quickly and for smaller batches of ground meat and sausage preparation it hits the mark in just about every category.
The first thing i made was kielbasa. The attachments that came with the grinder made it very easy. I def recommend pre chilling your protein before you grind. The smaller size of the hopper vs industrial sized grinders means it can get warm and could slow the grind. That being said the grinder didn't bog down once. The grind was consistent and clean up was minimal.
I also made burgers from scratch and they came out just as good. Again pre chilling your protein is a must. Though i didn't chill the grind the second time through and still had no problems.
The only minor complaint i could have is the feeding tray is a little on the small size so making sausage was a bit harder than with larger models. But given the smaller size of the grinder it was to be expected.
All and all i would def recommend the STX turboforce to anyone looking for a small grinder to use at home. Compared to other grinders or attachments,specifically ones that attach to stand mixers(which I'd advise you to avoid given their tendency to wear out the mother) at its price point i can't speak more highly of it.
5.0 out of 5 starsI purchased the STX turbo a couple days ago and I've gotta say im impressed.A great grinder for home at an excellent price point
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2020
I work as a butcher and for the price point this is one of the better tabletop grinders I've used.
It sets-up easy, breaks down quickly and for smaller batches of ground meat and sausage preparation it hits the mark in just about every category.
The first thing i made was kielbasa. The attachments that came with the grinder made it very easy. I def recommend pre chilling your protein before you grind. The smaller size of the hopper vs industrial sized grinders means it can get warm and could slow the grind. That being said the grinder didn't bog down once. The grind was consistent and clean up was minimal.
I also made burgers from scratch and they came out just as good. Again pre chilling your protein is a must. Though i didn't chill the grind the second time through and still had no problems.
The only minor complaint i could have is the feeding tray is a little on the small size so making sausage was a bit harder than with larger models. But given the smaller size of the grinder it was to be expected.
All and all i would def recommend the STX turboforce to anyone looking for a small grinder to use at home. Compared to other grinders or attachments,specifically ones that attach to stand mixers(which I'd advise you to avoid given their tendency to wear out the mother) at its price point i can't speak more highly of it.
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- LilyReviewed in Canada on January 17, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great meat grinder!!!
Color: Black - With PedalVerified PurchaseWe bought this product to grind our meat for sausage. We have been making sausage for over 25 years. This is the best grinder we have ever had the pleasure of using. It cut our grind time down by over half. All the accessories are awesome. Can't wait to try them all.
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- IanReviewed in Canada on August 13, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars It grinds meat
Color: Black - With PedalVerified PurchaseI am new to using these so take my review with a grain of salt. I ground up a bunch of deer last season with this and it just worked. So much faster than the old hand grinder. Love that it comes with the foot pedal, it's a nice touch to include. Sounds as loud as I'd expect it to. Have also used it to make chicken burgers, best chicken burgers I've ever had.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on February 19, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Deal for the dollar.
Color: Black - With PedalVerified PurchaseSo far works great. Ground out 3 briskets for burger (they were on sale). 40 or so lbs of deer meat and three big old stewing hens. Not sure about the stuffer side of thing as I have a sausage stuffer.
- DON'T BUY IT!!Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2022
1.0 out of 5 stars *** YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ***
Color: Black - With PedalVerified PurchaseI bought 1 in 2019 to grind dog food with chicken bones. It came highly recommended. I had it until April 2022. It was used approximately 3x per year and 200 lbs per session. Although it was loud, I used ear plugs, it did the job until the motor started screeching then finally died I was in the middle of a 200 lb grinding session. 🤦♀️ I got online and did more research and this one came up, yet again, as the best bang for your buck. I figured since the last one wasn't so bad I would get the exact one again. WRONG! The new one IS A PIECE OF CRAP! I bought the new one and started using it. It lasted for a total grind time of 2-1/2 hours split up into 2 sessions.
I buy already ground chicken carcass with organ meat. I have 1 cat and dog that ate both 16 almost 17 n 2 months and I like to do a second grind to get the bones, meat and cartilage finer because it is easier to eat n digest. So I am not asking this machine of 2000 watts to grind the carcass just break it down to a smaller grind. I also put through the machine carrots, blueberries, apples, zucchini and other veg n fruits depending upon the season. Something has changed and it has become chincier and cheaply made. Thank the Lord God I have prime as they took it back no issues and even prepaid for me to send it back to them.
I would be concerned to even use this for meat like deer where it tends to be fibrous. I personally don't think it would last very long.
- JH JohnstoneReviewed in Canada on January 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Little Grinder
Color: Black - With PedalVerified PurchaseMade a batch of sausages with it last weekend and it worked great. Handy foot pedal, tons of power and good quality attachment. The wide selection of cutting blade sizes makes all the difference.