What is the main difference in these two or the butcher series?
The grinding mechanism looks a bit bigger than the base model. The pro is almost 3 times as heavy so, it doesn't seem as practical for home users. 7# to 9# versus 4# to 5# so, I'm guessing the throat area is larger since both have 1Hp motors.
The Pro and Butcher series appear to be too big to be practical for home users. What am I missing if I'm not grinding a whole hog or cow? Is ~2 minutes difference grinding a whole brisket really worth the extra bulk and weight of the Pro series grinder?
What else am I missing? Cleaning differences or better sausage stuffing? I guess I'm leaning towards the 'base' model for general convenience but, I'm also curious about what the real differences are like motors and such.
TIA,
Sid
I would guess that the difference is a design change in the model. When I bought my Pro-Series grinder, the Butcher Series was not even in the books back then. I have never seen the Butcher series up close so I can't comment, but the details are listed below.
Butcher Series #12
Permanently lubricated,
.75 HP / 560 watt air cooled motor (120 volt, 60 Hz) runs smooth for a lifetime of use
Grinds 6-9 lbs per minute
Offset head design (patent pending) promotes high speeds
Precision engineered steel gears for quiet performance & rugged durability
Five Year Limited Warranty
Disassembles for easy cleanup
Pro Series #12
Permanently lubricated,
1 HP / 750 watt air cooled motor (120 volt, 60 Hz) runs smooth for a lifetime of use
Grinds 6-9 lbs per minute
Offset head design (patent pending) promotes high speeds
Precision engineered steel gears for quiet performance & rugged durability
Five Year Limited Warranty
Disassembles for easy cleanup
I did look at the #12 Pro-Series years ago, but I went with the #8 Pro-Series, not because of price, but rather because of the larger selection of grinder plates, and accessories (Jerky Slicer, Meat Cuber, Patty Maker) that were compatible with it.
I got my Pro-Series in 2006 and the operation of the grinder and the accessories have been flawless for 14 years now. While it only has a .75 horsepower motor, grinds up to 6 pounds of meat per minute, it more than meets my personal needs filling a separate freezer with nothing but vac-sealed sausage.