VEVOR Meat Grinder Buying Guide (2026): Manual vs Electric, #5 to #22 Sizes, Frozen Meat and Euro Prices

Grinding your own meat lets you pick the cut and the fat, and it is the first step to homemade sausages. The choice comes down to two things: hand crank or motor, and the size number (#5, #8, #10, #12, #22), which is the size of the grinder head and cutting plate. A bigger number pushes more meat through each turn. We compared the seven VEVOR meat grinders that were in stock on the EU store on October 26, 2026, from 34,90 € to 233,90 €: four clamp-on manual grinders and three electric ones.

• The 7 grinders at a glance
• Manual or electric
• The catch: frozen meat and the 30-minute limit
• Cast iron vs stainless and cleaning
• Who each grinder is for
• Shipping, returns and warranty
• FAQ

The 7 VEVOR meat grinders at a glance

All four manual grinders clamp to a table edge: 10–35 mm thick for the cast iron S#8 (0.39–1.38 in), 10–45 mm for the stainless ones. Every listing includes sausage tubes or a sausage kit. None had customer reviews on the EU store when we checked. Two more VEVOR electric grinders (at 132,90 € and 133,90 €) were out of stock that day, so we left them out.

Manual or electric

A manual grinder is cheap, light (1.9–2.7 kg here) and quiet, and it fits in a drawer. VEVOR does not list an output rate for any of the four, because it depends on how fast you turn the crank. That is fine for a kilo or two of burger meat; for a big sausage batch your arm will notice (our suggestion). An electric grinder does the work for you, but the three here weigh 9.0 to 18.6 kg, take a fixed spot on the counter and cost 50,00 € more at the cheapest step (SXC-8 vs the S#10 manual, our arithmetic).

For the electric models, the listed rates per minute add up quickly. In one 30-minute run (the continuous working time VEVOR lists for all three), that is about 69 kg on the SXC-8, 96 kg on the #12 and 125 kg on the SXC-22 (our arithmetic). Per kilo-per-minute of listed output, the #12 is the best value: 49,66 € against 54,30 € for the SXC-8 and 56,09 € for the SXC-22 (our arithmetic). For a home kitchen, even the SXC-8 is far more than most people need.

The catch: frozen meat and the 30-minute limit

• 30 minutes, then rest: the SXC-8 and #12 list a continuous working time of 30 min, and the SXC-22 says it “can operate continuously for 30 minutes” (another line on the same page says “without interruption”). The SXC-8 and #12 also have a reset button for overload protection.
• Gearbox oil on the SXC-22: asked which oil goes in the gearbox, VEVOR answered: “You can add engine oil, but don’t fill it too much at once, about 5-8 milliliters, which can last for 3-5 months.” So this one needs a little maintenance.
• Power supply: the SXC-22 lists AC230V 50Hz, which matches European sockets.

Cast iron vs stainless and cleaning

The cheapest grinder here is the cast iron S#8. VEVOR recommends that you “thoroughly dry the grinder before storing” it, so plan to hand-wash and dry it right away. The three 304 stainless manual grinders say all parts can go in the dishwasher. The stainless #8 costs 33,00 € more than the cast iron S#8 (our arithmetic). For the stainless #5 and #8, VEVOR also suggests a little edible oil on the blade now and then to keep it sharp. The #12 electric lists 201 stainless steel, a different grade from the 304 of the manual grinders. The SXC-22 parts are washed with water and must “dry thoroughly before storage”.

Who each grinder is for

VEVOR cast iron manual meat grinder (S#8): 34,90 €

For: trying home grinding for the least money: #8 head, 5 mm and 8 mm plates, 3 plastic sausage tubes, 2.5 kg, 270 x 160 x 105 mm. Skip if: you want to use the dishwasher; cast iron must be dried before storage.

VEVOR stainless manual meat grinder (#5): 58,90 €

For: small batches and small kitchens: the lightest here (1.9 kg), 304 stainless, dishwasher-safe parts, 4.5 mm and 8 mm plates, 4 sausage tubes. Skip if: you grind a lot at once; #5 is the smallest head in this list.

VEVOR stainless manual meat grinder (#8): 67,90 €

For: the same #8 size as the cast iron model but in 304 stainless, with dishwasher-safe parts; 2.1 kg. Skip if: you want the bigger head; the S#10 costs only 7,00 € more (our arithmetic).

VEVOR stainless manual meat grinder (S#10): 74,90 €

For: the biggest manual head here (#10), 304 stainless, dishwasher-safe parts, 2.7 kg, clamps to tables 10–45 mm thick. Skip if: you regularly grind several kilos; at that point an electric grinder saves your arm.

VEVOR electric meat grinder 600 W (SXC-8): 124,90 €

For: a family that makes sausages or burgers in batches: 600 W, 2.3 kg a minute, 6 mm plate fitted plus an 8 mm plate, a spare blade and a sausage kit, reset button, 9.0 kg. Skip if: you want to grind frozen meat; VEVOR says to avoid hard frozen meat on this model.

VEVOR electric meat grinder 850 W (#12): 158,90 €

For: hunters or big batches: 850 W, 3.2 kg a minute, the best listed output per euro of the three (our arithmetic), same accessories as the SXC-8. It costs 34,00 € more than the SXC-8 (our arithmetic). Skip if: space is tight; it is 15.2 kg and 375 x 240 x 420 mm with the tray.

VEVOR electric meat grinder 1100 W (SXC-22): 233,90 €

For: near-commercial volumes: 1100 W copper motor, 9.2 lbs (about 4.2 kg) a minute, two blades, two plates and a sausage stuffer, and the only listing here that claims frozen meat. Skip if: it is for a home kitchen; it weighs 18.6 kg, costs 75,00 € more than the #12 (our arithmetic) and needs gearbox oil every few months.

Shipping, returns and warranty

• Shipping: each product page said “FREE Shipping” and “Get it Thur. Oct. 29 – Tues. Nov. 3” for Ireland on October 26, 2026. The shipping policy lists 2-6 business days of delivery, with more time for heavy and big-size products.
• Returns and warranty: “All our products come with a 12-months warranty and can be returned for free within 30 days of delivery for approved reasons!” For change-of-mind returns, “the buyer will bear the cost of return & restock”, and an 18.6 kg grinder is not cheap to send back, so pick the size before you order.

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FAQ

Which VEVOR meat grinder is cheapest?
Of the seven in stock, the cast iron S#8 manual grinder at 34,90 € on the EU store (October 26, 2026, delivery set to Ireland). The cheapest electric one was the SXC-8 at 124,90 €.

What does #8 or #12 mean on a meat grinder?
It is the size of the grinder head and cutting plate. A bigger number moves more meat per turn: of the electric models here, the #8 lists 2.3 kg a minute, the #12 3.2 kg and the #22 about 4.2 kg.

Can VEVOR meat grinders grind frozen meat?
It depends on the listing. VEVOR says to avoid hard frozen meat on the SXC-8, while the SXC-22 listing claims it can grind frozen meat. Ask VEVOR about your model before grinding straight from the freezer.

Can I put a manual meat grinder in the dishwasher?
The three 304 stainless manual grinders (#5, #8, S#10) list dishwasher-safe parts. The cast iron S#8 should be dried thoroughly before storing, so wash it by hand.

How long can an electric grinder run?
All three electric models list 30 minutes of continuous work. At the listed rates that is about 69 kg (SXC-8), 96 kg (#12) or 125 kg (SXC-22) per run (our arithmetic).

Does VEVOR ship these outside Europe?
The links here go to eur.vevor.com, the European store, which prices in euros and ships within Europe (with some non-delivery areas). The electric models are 230 V. Outside Europe, use VEVOR’s store for your country.

Sources: VEVOR EU product pages, spec lists and Q&A for the S#8 cast iron, #5, #8 and S#10 stainless manual grinders and the SXC-8, #12 and SXC-22 electric grinders (plus two out-of-stock electric listings); VEVOR EU Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy; all checked October 26, 2026. Product images are VEVOR’s official images.