Matador Electric Meat Tenderizer TR8SH

The Matador TR8SH is an electric meat tenderiser power unit — a 350 W (0.45 hp) stainless steel drive head that the tenderiser attachment mounts onto. It is worth being clear about what you are buying: this is the power unit, and the TR8SH-TDA tenderiser attachment is sold separately. Bought together they tenderise and strip meat portions; bought alone the power unit does neither.

Why operators choose the TR8SH

• This is the power unit - attachments are separate — the most important thing on the page. The TR8SH drives the tooling; the TR8SH-TDA tenderiser attachment is a separate SKU. Order both or the machine cannot do anything
• 350 W / 0.45 hp motor — sized for portion work in a butchery or deli rather than continuous production
• Full stainless steel with no sharp corners — the manufacturer's own emphasis, and the right call on a machine that gets stripped and washed every day
• Designed around cleaning — a simple shape with a hygienic design - on meat equipment the ease of the daily strip-down decides whether it actually gets done properly
• Meets hygiene and safety regulations — the manufacturer's stated compliance
• Simple operation — one job, done by staff who will not be trained on it for long
• 12 kg, compact footprint — it sits on a bench and can be moved off it between jobs

Specifications

Venue suitability

The TR8SH suits butcheries, delis and restaurants that portion and tenderise their own meat. Pair it with the TR8SH-TDA tenderiser attachment, which we list separately — the power unit on its own is only half the machine.

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Installation & delivery

It runs from a standard 10 A power point, so no electrical work is required. Order the TR8SH-TDA attachment at the same time unless you already have one — the power unit alone will not process meat. Allow bench space for the unit plus clearance in front for the attachment and a receiving tray. At 12 kg it is a one-person lift. Our recorded electrical data for this model is inconsistent (see the FAQ), so if you need the exact load for a circuit calculation, ask our team.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Does the TR8SH tenderise meat on its own?

No, and this matters. The TR8SH is the power unit - the motor and drive head. The tenderiser attachment, TR8SH-TDA, is a separate purchase and is what actually works the meat. Order both together unless you already own the attachment.

Q: What attachments does it take?

The TR8SH-TDA tenderiser attachment, which we list separately and which names this power unit as its host. A meat stripper attachment, TR8SH-MSA, also exists in the range but is not currently available on our store - ask our team if you need it.

Q: What power does it need?

The motor is 350 W (0.45 hp) on 50 Hz supply, which runs from a standard 10 A power point. Our recorded electrical field also carries a 220 V figure and a separate 110 V / 60 Hz rating for other markets, so we publish the wattage and leave the voltage out rather than quote a figure that is not the Australian supply.

Q: What are its actual dimensions?

Our data records two different sets. The dimensions field says 465 x 234 x 464 mm and the separate width/depth/height fields say 560 x 306 x 560 mm - which are almost identical to the recorded packed size of 560 x 300 x 560 mm. That points to the individual fields having been filled in from the carton, so we publish the 465 x 234 x 464 mm figure as the machine. Confirm with us if the bench space is tight.

Q: Is it dishwasher safe?

Our data does not say. It is full stainless steel and the manufacturer emphasises the simple, easy-to-clean shape, but we are not going to claim dishwasher compatibility for a powered drive unit on that basis - check with our team.

Q: What warranty does the TR8SH come with?

Covered for 2 years on a return-to-base basis — the unit goes back for service rather than a technician attending site. Factor that into your downtime planning. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.