Matador Heavy Duty Meat Mincer 280 kg/hour TC22-5

The Matador TC22-5 is a heavy duty bench mincer rated at 280 kg an hour through a #22 head, and it is built to handle frozen meat. An advanced three-blade cutting system gives rapid production while producing less heat — which matters, because heat is what damages the protein. It comes with four mesh plates and two cutting knives, and a single-handle locking mechanism releases the whole chamber for cleaning. It runs from a standard 10 A outlet.

Why operators choose the TC22-5

• 280 kg an hour from a 10 A outlet — serious throughput without electrical work, which is unusual at this rate
• Three-blade cutting system, less heat — heat is what degrades minced protein - it smears fat and dulls colour. A cutting system that produces less of it gives a visibly better mince
• Rated for frozen meat — it will crush and cut frozen quantities down, not just fresh. That is a genuine capability difference between mincers in this class
• Single-handle chamber release — one handle and the chamber comes off for cleaning, instead of unscrewing a collar with wet hands
• Reverse function — activate it after mincing and it ejects meat trapped in the auger, which is the part everyone otherwise digs out by hand
• Four mesh plates and two cutting knives supplied — a real plate set in the box, so you can change grind without an accessory order
• All stainless steel chamber — the food-contact chamber is stainless and comes apart properly
• Designed to current US and EC safety standards — an explicit compliance statement rather than an implied one
• Durable, heat-free operation — the manufacturer's own framing, and it follows from the three-blade system

Specifications

Venue suitability

The TC22-5 suits butchers, smallgoods producers, delis, restaurants and caterers mincing in volume, and its frozen-meat capability makes it viable where product comes out of the freezer rather than the chiller. At 490 mm wide it holds a bench position without dominating it.

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Installation & delivery

It runs from a standard 10 A power point, so no electrical work is required. Note the height figure: 607 mm is measured to the top of the plunger, so check that against any shelf above the intended position rather than assuming it is the body height. Allow space in front for the discharge and a tray beneath. At 29.8 kg it is a one or two-person lift, and the chamber comes off for washing so site it near a sink.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can the TC22-5 mince frozen meat?

Yes. The manufacturer states it will crush and cut down frozen quantities into smaller shaped pieces, not just fresh product. That is a real capability difference - not every mincer in this class is rated for it.

Q: What plates and knives come with it?

Four mesh plates and two cutting knives. Our source records the plate sizes as 6 mm and 8 mm plus a 15 and 16 mm pairing, but it records them in a form we cannot reliably parse, so confirm the exact plate set with our team if a specific grind matters to you.

Q: What does the three-blade cutting system change?

It produces less heat for a given output. Heat is what smears fat and dulls the colour of minced meat, so a cooler cut gives a visibly better product - and the manufacturer describes the operation as heat-free for that reason.

Q: How do I clean out the auger?

Use the reverse function once you have finished mincing - it ejects the meat trapped in the auger. Then the single-handle locking mechanism releases the whole chamber for washing.

Q: Is the 607 mm height the cabinet height?

No, and it is worth knowing: the manufacturer measures mincer height to the top of the plunger. Check 607 mm against any shelf or wall unit above the bench position.

Q: What warranty does the TC22-5 come with?

Covered for 1 year on a return-to-base basis, which means the unit is sent back for service rather than a technician attending site. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.