Grinder Storage and Transportation

[Jay Fleck]

I need some ideas and recommendations on ways to store and transport a #12 meat grinder.
I occasionally borrow this meat grinder from my in-laws. I disassemble and carry the throat, auger, knives, etc in a 5 gallon bucket and muscle the motor unit. Tricky to handle as it has no handle or easy way to pick up off of a flat surface.
I have read your posts about hauling your grinders to deer camp. I also assume that I am not the only one without a dedicated meat processing area.
Ideally, I would like to add handles for lifting and carrying and some sort of dust cover.
I would greatly appreciate any pics or advice. Thanks

[craigrice]

I cant help with the carrying of it but you can put the head assembly in a trash bag to keep the dust off of it and keep it ready to use

[processhead]

We had a heavy buffalo chopper/ grinder combo unit that probably weighed in excess of 100 lbs. We needed to shuttle it around so I bolted it on to a piece of 3/4 plywood with a 2x4 frame under it. The frame had castors so it could be rolled around on a smooth floor. I put four metal handles on each corner so 2 guys could get a good grip on it to pick it up and load it in a vehicle.

[Tex_77]

Heavy Duty Plastic tote might work.

[processhead]

How much do you think it weighs?

[smokinbubba]

Jay Fleck i have carts from harbor junk store. They are great to keep everything together.
As for transportation, im going with a plastic tote.

[smokinbubba]

smokinbubba

[Jay Fleck]

processhead i estimate the motor unit weighs around 50# or so

[processhead]

Jay Fleck said in Grinder Storage and Transportation:

processhead i estimate the motor unit weighs around 50# or so

Installing a good carry handle would really help with moving a lot.

[PapaSop]

smokinbubba
That’s what holds the beast.

[processhead]

PapaSop said in Grinder Storage and Transportation:

smokinbubba
That’s what holds the beast.

Utility carts on wheels are just great. I have 4 and I could easily use four more.

[smokinbubba]

PapaSop That looks like the one I have. I bought 2 0f the smaller 30x18" red ones to only find out my #22 carnivore and mixer attached is like 35" long. Ugh. Had to go get the 36x24 one to fit my beast. Fits perfect but takes up a lot of space. My wife wants it out of her kitchen! Still waiting for this snow to melt so I can take it to the pole barn.
The smaller red one’s will fit the #12 grinder and lugs. So they will get used. cant beat the price from Harbor Junk store.

[Jonathon]

Jay Fleck Leave everything in the head, so auger, plate and knife are on it. Less chance for them to bang around and get dinged up. Handles on grinders seem like a pointless add on until you need to move it!

[PapaSop]

smokinbubba
Thankfully I have a spare room. Yep, Harbor Freight, can’t beat it.