MEAT! Your Maker. 1117073 Meat Grinder Review
Our verdict
The MEAT! Your Maker. 1117073 is a 35-pound, 120 V grinder at $539.99 from a brand known in the hunting and butchery community. The 370 W motor is relatively modest for the price, and only 7 reviews exist, so the feedback base is too thin to draw strong conclusions.
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Hunters or home butchers who trust the MEAT! Your Maker brand and want a sturdy, permanently stationed grinder backed by a specialty manufacturer.
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You want a high-wattage motor for the price, need broad owner feedback before buying, or do not want to commit $539 to a 7-review product.
- Power 370 W
- Capacity 5.5 Pounds
- Color White
- Weight 35.0 lb
- Voltage 120 Volts
- Priced 64% above the category median ($329.00 across 19 tracked models)
- Power of 370 W - lower than 100% of the 19 models we track
- Weight of 35.0 lb - heavier than 64% of the 19 models we track
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 7 owner ratings
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Popularity1.3/5
7 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other vacuum sealers, built-in and countertop dishwashers, food slicers, meat and grain grinders, spice mills and kitchen prep appliances we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
MEAT! Your Maker is a brand with a following among hunters and serious home processors. The 1117073 is priced at $539.99, which is a significant ask, and the 370 W motor is notably lower than what most buyers would expect at this price. For reference, several grinders under $100 in this category advertise 800 W to 1,000 W. The motor in this model appears optimized for something other than raw speed, possibly a gear-driven system that trades throughput for torque or durability.
At 35 pounds and with a 5.5-pound feed capacity, this is a heavier machine than its wattage alone suggests. The white finish and 120 V rating mean it works on standard US household current. The weight points to a more substantial internal build compared to lightweight consumer models.
Only 7 reviews at 4.8 stars is not enough to say much with confidence. The rating is high, but the sample size means a single dissatisfied buyer could swing it considerably. Buyers considering this at $539 should weigh the brand reputation and build quality against the limited public record available.
Pros
- 35-pound weight suggests solid, heavy-duty construction
- Runs on 120 V standard US household current
- MEAT! Your Maker brand has credibility in the hunting and butchery niche
- 4.8-star average, though based on only 7 reviews
Cons
- 370 W motor is low for a $539.99 grinder, especially compared to cheaper competitors
- Only 7 reviews, making the rating statistically unreliable
- 5.5-pound feed capacity is modest for the price and weight
- No speeds or controls spec listed
Performance notes
The 370 W motor is the most unusual spec here given the price. Most grinders at $539 carry substantially higher wattage. The 35-pound body at 5.5-pound feed capacity suggests this is a slow, deliberate machine rather than a high-throughput one. It runs on 120 V, so no special wiring is needed. The white finish and compact feed capacity may point toward a design optimized for precision or a specific type of processing rather than volume.
What buyers say
Seven reviews at 4.8 stars is the most optimistic possible signal but also the least reliable. Early reviews on specialty products tend to come from enthusiastic buyers. Until a larger review base develops, the rating should be treated as preliminary rather than a confirmed verdict on quality.
Specifications
- Power
- 370 W
- Capacity
- 5.5 Pounds
- Color
- White
- Weight
- 35.0 lb
- Voltage
- 120 Volts
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the MEAT! Your Maker. 1117073 have such a low wattage for the price?
Some heavier, gear-driven grinders use lower wattage motors that are optimized for torque and longevity rather than raw speed. A 35-pound body for a grinder with a 5.5-pound feed capacity does suggest the design prioritizes durability of internal components over advertised motor wattage. That said, without more owner feedback or detailed spec sheets it is hard to say with certainty how the motor was engineered.
Is MEAT! Your Maker a reliable brand?
MEAT! Your Maker has built a following in the hunting and home butchery community and offers a range of meat processing equipment. Brand reputation in that niche is generally positive. However, any individual product should be evaluated on its own specs and owner feedback, and at 7 reviews the 1117073 does not yet have the track record to confirm it lives up to the brand standard.