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Turboforce 3000 Heavy Duty 5-In-1 Powerful Size #12 • 3 Lb High Capacity Meat Tray • Sausage Stuffer (3 Sizes) • Kubbe Maker • Electric Burger/Slider Maker • Meat Claws
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Color | White |
Brand | STX INTERNATIONAL |
Style | Classic |
Product Dimensions | 20"L x 12"W x 11"H |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
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- PRODUCT FEATURES: The Turboforce 3000 Classic Series is a Powerful Heavy Duty “Home Use” Grinder with a Locked Motor Wattage of 3000 Watts but it Normally Uses between 800 Watts & 1200 Watts “Under Load” (While Grinding). The Extra Large Meat Hopper measures 9.75" L x 7.25" W x 2” D and will Hold Approximately 3 Lbs of Prepped Meat Ready to Grind. This Grinder will Grind between 180 and 240 Lbs of Meat per Hour (When Properly Prepped for Grinding - Stripped or Cubed).
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: This Turboforce 3000 Series Classic Includes: 1 - Size No.12 Polished Aluminum (Food Grade) Grinding Head with Meat Hopper, 3 - 304 Grade Stainless Steel Cutting Blades, 3 - 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, 2 - Meat Shredder/Holder Claws, & 1 - 3-in-1 Burger & Slider Maker Press.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: This grinder comes with a High Capacity, High Volume Meat Hopper that holds over 3 Lbs. of meat. The Meat Auger that comes with this unit Features AVI (Advanced Variable Intake) Technology and when combined with the 2-1/8" Hopper Opening provides you with the capability of grinding larger portion sizes of meat. This Grinder has a Size Number 12 Grinding Head and the 4 Grinding/Stuffing Plates are 2-5/8" in diameter. The Voltage is AC 110V/60 Hz - NO 220V Available
- PLEASE READ THIS: DO NOT GRIND Animal Tendons, Bones, Vegetables, Plants, Nuts or Fruits with this grinder. Despite being a Powerful Meat Grinder, the Turboforce 3000 will NOT Grind Bones, as the Grinding Head was not designed for this purpose. This Meat Grinder is Not Intended For Commercial Use.
- 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 Powerful STX International Turboforce 3000 Series "Classic Edition" Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer is a Heavy Duty Home Use Grinder.
It has a Locked Motor Wattage of 3000 Watts but Normally Uses between 800 Watts & 1200 Watts “Under Load” (While Grinding). This Grinder Grinds between 180 and 240 Lbs of Meat per Hour (When Prepped for Grinding Properly - Stripped or Cubed). This also depends on the Size of Grinding Plate being used, the Type of Meat being Ground and the Consistency of the Meat being ground.
Our Original STX Turboforce 3000 Series Electric Meat Grinder was Introduced to the USA Market in 2008 and we are currently selling an average of over 25,000 of these grinders every year. During all of the years we have been selling this grinder, we have had customers suggest some improvements and/or additional options that they would like to see added to this meat grinder. One Suggested Improvement was a High Capacity Meat Tray and we really liked that idea so we have changed our older 1 Lb. to a new 3 Lb Meat Tray. We have also added a couple of New Accessories of our own which you will see below. With these new improvements and additions, we are now offering the New "Classic Edition" of our Turboforce Electric Meat Grinder.
- The STX Turboforce 3000 Series Grinder is a Size #12 Meat Grinder and not a smaller Size #8 or Size #5 like most kitchen meat grinders. It Features 3 Speeds (High, Low & Reverse) and a Circuit Breaker for Safety.
- Includes: 1 - Size #12 Polished Aluminum (Food Grade) Grinding Head and Meat Hopper, 3 - 304 Grade Stainless Steel Cutting Blades, 3 - 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 and 1 - Meat Pusher/Stuffer. We have also added 2 Free Meat Shredder Claws and a Free 3-in-1 Burger-Slider Press/Maker which you will find Very Useful!
- The Meat Auger that comes with this unit Features AVI (Advanced Variable Intake) Technology and when combined with the 2-1/8" Hopper Opening for feeding the meat, provides you with the capability of grinding larger portion sizes of meat. The Size #12 Grinding Plates included with this grinder are 2-5/8" in diameter which also allows much more meat to be ground in a much shorter time compared to Size #8 and Size #5 Meat Grinders.
STX Turboforce Classic 3000 Series Product Specifications:
- Voltage: 110/120 Volts - 60 Hz
- Load Wattage: Between 800 Watts & 1200 Watts “Under Load” (While Grinding)
- Locked Motor Wattage: 3000 Watts
- Grinds between 180 and 240 Lbs of Meat Per Hour on High Speed (depending on the meat your are grinding) - Low Speed is normally used only for Stuffing Sausage
- 3 Speed Switch System - High, Low and Reverse
- 1 Stop and Reset Switch (Circuit Breaker)
- 3 Each Tempered Steel Grinding Plates
- 1 Each Sausage Stuffing Plate
- 3 Each Stainless Steel Cutting Blades
- 1 Set of 3 Sausage Stuffing Tubes with Adapter
- 1 Kubbe/Kibbe Attachment
- 2 Free Meat Claws
- 1 Free Burger-Slider Patty Press
- Size #12 Polished Cast Aluminum Grinding Head & Meat Hopper - NOT a Smaller Size #5 or Size #8 like most Kitchen Grinders
- Dimensions of Unit - Set Up - 19.0 Inches Front to Back by 8.0 Inches Wide by 14.0 Inches High
- Weight of Unit: 12 Lbs.
- Includes Complete Usage Instructions, Parts Diagram and Tips on how to use the Grinder
PLEASE READ THIS: "DO NOT" grind Animal Tendons, Vegetables, Plants, Nuts or Fruits with this grinder. This is a "Heavy Duty" Household Meat Grinder and is Not Intended For Commercial Use. This MEAT grinder "WILL NOT" GRIND BONES! Although you may see customer comments/reviews indicating otherwise, results are not consistent and you will most likely be dissatisfied with your purchase of this product.
STX International Turboforce "Classic Edition" Heavy Duty Meat Grinder. The Complete Home Grinding Package.
The Powerful STX International Turboforce "Classic Edition" 3 Speed Electric Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer
The Following are the New Improvements and Additions that now make up our "Classic Edition" Turboforce Meat Grinder.
- A 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 "Free" 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 "Free" 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.
- A New Ergonomic 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 if you strip it properly for grinding, you can just use the palm of your hand on the top of this new pusher instead of gripping it with your hands when you need to use it. You can even store your Sausage Tubes inside of this new Meat Pusher.
Now you have the Ultimate Home Grinding Package with the STX Turboforce "Classic Series" Meat Grinder!
Turboforce "Classic Edition" Main Unit, 3 Speed Switch System with Stop/Reset & High Capacity 3 Lb. Meat Tray
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STX Turboforce 3000 Series Heavy Duty Meat GrinderSTX International and Turboforce: names synonymous for quality, performance, and trusted value. Since its inception in 2009, STX International has averaged yearly sales of over 75,000 of its Award Winning Line of Meat Grinders per year. Tested, Improved, and Accepted for it's Time-Tested Performance and Reliability. |
3-Speed Push Button Control PanelThe Turboforce comes standard with a 3-Speed Push Button Control Panel. These Controls Last. Easily select SLOW, which is used for stuffing Sausage, HIGH which is used for normal meat grinding, or REVERSE, then the need arises. There is also a STOP & RESET Switch; a Circuit Breaker for safety.. |
"Classic Edition" New Feature - High Capacity 3 Lb. Meat TrayThe Turboforce 3000 Series now features a High Capacity Meat Traythat can Easily hold over 3 lbs. of Meat. This tray is 9.75"L x 7.25"W x 2.00"D. The Feeder Tube Opening measures over 2 inches in diameter for High Volume meat delivery. Combining these features with the AVI(Advanced Variable Intake) Auger and you can easily grind over 250 lbs. of meat in an hour. |
Turboforce "Classic Edition" Complete Grinding Head, 3 Stainless Cutting Blades, 3 Sizes of Grinding Plates and Sausage Stuffing Plate.
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Size #12 Grinding HeadUnlike smaller size #5 or #8 grinders, this size #12 grinder features a durable 100% polished cast aluminum grinding head, auger and meat pan. These parts are Not Coated. The auger features AVI Technology (Advanced Variable Intake) and, when combined with the 2 1/8 inch, High Capacity Meat Tray Feeder opening, you are capable of grinding larger portion sizes of meat in much shorter time. These parts should NOT be washed in the dishwasher, but should be washed with a mild detergent (like Dawn Liquid) and hot water, towel dried and stored in a dry place. |
3 Stainless Steel Cutting BladesThe STX Turboforce 3000 Series comes with 3 each Stainless Steel Cutting Blades. These high quality blades can be washed by hand or placed in the dishwasher. 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. |
3 Tempered/Hardened Steel Grinding Plates3 Sizes of Grinding Plates come standard with this unit. These Grinding Plates are manufactured from Hardened/Tempered Steel.
These plates should NOT be washed in the dishwasher, but should be washed with a mild liquid dish washing detergent and hot water, towel dried and stored in a dry place. |
Sausage Stuffing Specialty Grinding PlateAlong with the 3 Standard Grinding Plates, you get the Sausage Stuffing Plate. This Tempered/Hardened Steel Plate is used in the Sausage Stuffing process and is an absolute MUST for the Complete Home Meat Grinding and Sausage Stuffing Package. This plates should NOT be washed in the dishwasher, but should be washed with a mild liquid dish washing detergent and hot water, towel dried and stored in a dry place. |
Turboforce "Classic Edition" Sausage Stuffing Tubes, Kubbe (Kibbe) Maker Attachment & Ergonomic Meat Pusher with Storage for Sausage Tubes
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3 Sizes Sausage Tubes and Stuffing AdapterA 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 size |
Kubbe/Kibbe AttachmentA 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 which is typically made from 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 Ergonomic Meat Pusher with Storage for Sausage TubesWe have designed a New Ergonomic 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 if you strip it properly for grinding, you can just use the palm of your hand on the top of this pusher instead of gripping it with your hands when you need to use it. |
Parts Packed in OneIn 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. |
Turboforce "Classic Edition" New "Free" Additions: 2 Meat Claws and a Burger-Slider Patty Maker Press
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"Classic Edition" Addition - Meat ClawsThese Meat Claws are great for Shredding Cooked Meat, but we found that they are Great To Use to hold down a Piece of Meat to cut it into strips or cubes to be ground in this grinder. These Multi-Prong Claws also 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. |
"Classic Edition" Addition - Burger-Slider Make PressThe 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. |
"Classic Edition" Addition - Burger-Slider Make PressThe STX Turboforce "Classic 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. |
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Color | White |
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Brand | STX INTERNATIONAL |
Style | Classic |
Product Dimensions | 20"L x 12"W x 11"H |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
Item Weight | 12 pounds |
Manufacturer | The Mercantile Station 2 |
ASIN | B0012KJBR0 |
Item model number | STX-3000-TF |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #19,757 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #5 in Electric Meat Grinders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 5, 2009 |
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Easy to assemble | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to clean | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | Mercantile Station 2 | ALTRA-LIFE STORE | Mercantile Station 2 | HYpersales | Fuduosii | Sunmaki USA |
capacity | 3 pounds | 3 pounds | 3 pounds | 200 pounds | — | 1 kilograms |
material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel &Hardened Tempered Steel | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Stainless Steel |
wattage | 1800 watts | 2800 watts | — | 2500 watts | 3000 watts | 2500 watts |
weight | 12 pounds | 4.8 kilograms | — | 9.9 pounds | — | 7.93 kilograms |
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the electric food mill grinder. They mention that it works well, is easy to use, and delivers adequate bang for the buck. Some say that the grinder gets a little warm towards the end, but the accessories work great. The wagon wheel plate works OK, and the sausage making tool works great. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The grinder works like a charm. It is easy to assemble, and it's very easy to change the grinder plates...." Read more
"...This was the first time we used it, and it ROCKS! We've been using the Kitchen Aid grinder attachment for nearly 20 years, and needed to upgrade...." Read more
"...It worked perfectly. The machine has two forward speeds as well as reverse...." Read more
"...This will work well for the amount of grinding I will be doing in a home kitchen...." Read more
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"...So, bottom line is this is a fine meat grinder that apparently does all that is expected of it. It is NOT some anemic department store piece of crap...." Read more
"...Surprisingly this grinder does a really good job of grinding it all up without getting clogged up and seems to keep up even when I load it with huge..." Read more
"...shoulder with no issues...it is fast, not overly-loud, feeds the cut meat efficiently, and does the same for second grinding...." Read more
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"...The grinder works like a charm. It is easy to assemble, and it's very easy to change the grinder plates...." Read more
"...#4: It is easy to use. We are very familiar with grinding meat, and the instructions were written for ease of understanding, with good tips...." Read more
"...The instructions are clear, and the pieces fit well. I did not find any metal burrs to scratch my hand when washing, thanks for that...." Read more
"...Cleaning: This unit can be torn down in seconds! It is extremely easy to take this apart to clean...." Read more
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"...It just kept on taking the pieces as I dropped them in. #3: Clean up was OK. It took about 10 minutes (after grinding)...." Read more
"...Clean up is all hand wash as you probably know already. You should never put aluminum into the dishwasher because it dulls terribly...." Read more
"...Cleaning: This unit can be torn down in seconds! It is extremely easy to take this apart to clean...." Read more
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"...It comes apart easily. There are several areas that can be difficult to clean...." Read more
"...The components feel high quality, there was thought put into the design, and it can put out a lot of ground meat in a very short period of time...." Read more
"...The very next day the grinding plate was ruined. It had discolored and started to rust. I called up the company to try to buy a new plate...." Read more
"...Included are fine and coarse grinding plates -- apparently of hardened steel -- as well as a third plate with extra roomy pass throughs for..." Read more
Customers like the value of the grinder. They say it's well worth the price, inexpensive, and powerful. Some say it is a great investment for home processing of meats and a good price for a high quality grinder.
"...is no toy -- it is a serious machine -- loud and powerful, but worth the $159 we paid...." Read more
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"...grinding are much larger than the kitchen aid, making it able to work much much faster compared to the kitchen aid...." Read more
"...is perfect throughout the stuffing process, with the motor running smoothly and effortlessly...there is plenty of power to handle the most intense..." Read more
"...the grinder has a bit more power at this speed; and it still grinds pretty quickly . . ...." Read more
"This is a great unit, two speeds and all the attachments, works beautifully...." Read more
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"...This thing is no toy -- it is a serious machine -- loud and powerful, but worth the $159 we paid...." Read more
"...with the motor running smoothly and effortlessly...there is plenty of power to handle the most intense grinding or stuffing requirements...." Read more
"Powerful and does the job." Read more
"...The extra power is well worth the little bit more of cost, very easy to clean and nice to have the 2 speed options...." Read more
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The grinder works like a charm. It is easy to assemble, and it's very easy to change the grinder plates. I personally liked the pictures that came in the manual to help me put everything in properly. We ground about 12 lb of pork shoulder without any issues. Some sinew was wrapped around the auger at the end, but it did not detract from the performance of the grinder during the operation. The meat came out with a consistent grind and texture.
I debated buying a stuffer before this trial run. I thought I would give the grinder a try at it and see how it worked...BIG mistake. While it does stuff sausages, and admittedly it does stuff them well, let me warn you. You will receive quite a workout stuffing the meat through the auger tube. My buddy and I are both in pretty good shape and we got a good tricep workout pushing 10 lb of meat through this.
Clean up - other than the previously mentioned mistake I made, cleanup wasn't too terrible on this unit. It comes apart easily. There are several areas that can be difficult to clean. The corner of the "horn" where the auger meets the hole coming in from the top - I spent some time making sure all the meat got out of there. Also, some of the meat made its way into the thread of the tightening piece that holds the grinder plate on it. Next time I might use a toothbrush to help with some of those areas.
I like the attachments that come with the unit and am anxious to make some kibbeh - used to eat it a lot in the Dominican Republic when I lived there. Also I appreciate that it comes with three blades.
In all this is a great unit. It is somewhat noisy, but not an issue considering it's grinding meat. I don't expect it to be whisper quiet. My only issues would be with the cleanup (would be nice to be able to detach that top tube from the horn) and the effort required to stuff. If you're planning on stuffing more than 3 lb of sausage at a time, get a stuffer.
If you are only going to do a few pounds of meat here and there, this machine is probably more than you need. If you are going to grind a lot of meat or grind frequently, then this machine should be very useful to you. The components feel high quality, there was thought put into the design, and it can put out a lot of ground meat in a very short period of time. Sausage stuffing? We are not done with that angle and need to see if it is us or the machine that caused it to be so labor intensive. Highly recommend this for the price! I will be buying large cuts of meat with this unit in mind.
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The grinding parts are cast aluminum and clean up beautifully in super hot soapy water. I read the instructions carefully prior to use so as to avoid discoloration and damage to the parts for their first washing and first assembly. As the manual recommends, I keep each blade in a separate plastic container with *Its Mated Cutting Aperture*. According to the manual, this will keep each blade sharper and will extend blade life. I liberally dose each cutting aperture and blade with olive oil to prevent rust. In my opinion, this is a high-quality appliance which will, with proper care and informed maintenance, perform for many years perfectly. As an added bonus, I registered my product online and received a 3 year manufacturers warranty for my trouble. An excellent value included in the price of the machine.
**quick update** If you are using this appliance to prepare a raw chicken cat food diet, I strongly advise you to use chicken that is still frozen. Not deep frozen solid, but still somewhat 'crispy'. Otherwise you will end up with clogs and this makes the whole procedure much more time-consuming.
Overall, I am incredibly satisfied with this appliance. It is user friendly, grinds boneless beef and pork as though they were marshmallows and for the first time in my life I was able to have a hamburger at slightly under medium temperature because I ground the beef myself from lean, delicious sirloin! As I said, I purchased this item to make a raw diet for cats---but now my husband is after me to make homemade pork sausages every weekend for breakfast! Life's good.