There is no such thing as overkill, especially when you're talking horsepower and protein, but this one's close. Invite friends, family, neighbors, hell, anyone you trust with a knife, and you still might not be able to keep up with its monstrous 1.5-HP motor that generates up to 18 lbs. of ground meat per minute. The MEAT! #32 Commercial Meat Grinder 1.5 HP is your all-stainless throne at the top of the food chain, heavy-duty down to the last spring and bolt, and built for a lifetime of grinding and sausage parties deluxe. Includes course and fine stainless steel grinding plates and a stainless stuffing plate with three stuffing tubes for sausage. Safety filter over-loading chute saves fingers, pets, little people, et al. Features5 HP electric motorGrinds 18 lbs. per minute (1,080 lbs. per hour)All stainless steel constructionDishwasher safeSimple disassembly for easy cleanup