Hobart 4146, 4732, 4732A, 4812 and 4822 Meat Grinders
Current line. 5 model numbers in this series.
Model numbers in this series
Find yours on the data plate. Letters after the base number usually mark the voltage, finish or door and do not change the repair.
- 4146
- 4732
- 4732A
- 4812
- 4822
Repairs this series usually needs
- Motor that does not start with the head or pan not seated
- Meat smearing from a dull knife or plate
- Overload trips under heavy load
- Gear or bearing noise
- Leaks at the seal
The 4146, 4732, 4732A, 4812 and 4822 are Hobart grinders and choppers found in butcher shops and meat rooms. The model number is on the data plate, and the head holds the auger, knife and plate that do the grinding.
Always unplug the machine before checking the knife and plate, and never reach past the guard or into the head. If it does not start, the head and pan interlock is the first check. If meat smears, a dull knife or a worn plate is the usual cause, and an overload trip often means the product is cold and tough or the knife is dragging.
Meat rooms keep grinders for decades, so a fair repair estimate matters. You get a written price before we start, and if a gear case or head is beyond saving, we tell you before you spend the money.
About this series
- Meat grinders and bowl choppers
- Head with auger, knife and plate
- Used in butcher shops and meat rooms
Other Hobart grinders series
Why does my grinder smear the meat?
A dull knife or a plate that is not flat. We replace them and check the fit of the head, so the cut comes back clean instead of mushy.
What causes an overload trip?
Cold, tough product, a dull knife or a drag in the head. We check the load and the motor, and tell you which one it was.
How often should the knife and plate be replaced?
They wear with use, and a dull knife or a plate that is no longer flat smears the meat. When the grind looks mushy, it is time to check them, and we can advise on replacement.
Book repair for your Hobart 4146, 4732, 4732A, 4812 and 4822 Meat Grinders
Tell us the maker, the model number from the data plate and what the unit is doing. We confirm a three-hour arrival window and give you a written price before any work starts.