#12 Heavy Duty Meat Grinder 1 HP. Heavy duty gear box and standard # 12 cast iron grinding device insures fresh grinding. These table top Meat Grinders are perfect for medium and large production: rugged, reliable, compact, easy to clean. Ideal for Butcher Shops, Restaurants, Super Markets and Meat Processors. Head and pan easily removable for cleaning. Counter top applications in medium to large sized markets and meat operations. Gear driven, running in an oil bath. They use standard knives and plates. Both units ship with one knife and 2 chopping plates 1/8 and 3/16.