Pit Boss Vs Traeger Pellet Grill | Which One Should You Buy
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- Pit Boss Vs Traeger Pellet Grill Which One Should You Buy? If you have followed me for a while you know I am not dedicated to any particular brand when if comes to my bbq equipment. I just want the best pit I can buy for my hard earned dollars! Pit Boss has truly stepped up their game with the new Pro Series models! I honestly feel that the Pit Boss 1150 would also beat the Traeger 780. The best thing about this stripped down Traeger model is the controller. Trager is a great company but I guess it is true you are just paying for a name. I hope you all enjoyed this fun little comparison video on Pit Boss Vs Traeger, thanks for watching!
0:00 - Pit Boss Vs Traeger Pellet Grill Which One Should You Buy?
0:41 - Honest Review on Pit Boss Vs Traeger Pellet Grills
1:27 - Pit Boss Vs Traeger Grill Comparison
2:34 - Pit Boss Vs Traeger Build Quality Who Is Better?
4:45 - Can you Smoke and Grill on a Pit Boss or Traeger Pellet Grill?
6:21 - Who Has The Best WiFi Pellet Grill Controller Pit Boss or Traeger?
8:01 - How to Clean Your Pellet Grill
9:18 - Who Makes The Best Pellet Grill Pit Boss or Traeger Grill?
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Pit Boss is the affordable Traeger. Were you aware that Joe Traeger (founded Traeger) sold the business and now consults for Pit Boss?
Yep I know that Joe and I think his son worked for Dansons. Traeger sued them and that is why you don't see the copper colors anymore. Obviously more than that in the lawsuit but I am glad they changed the colors!! hahaha Thanks for watching!!
Traeger feels cheaper than the pit boss tbh
The mortal kombat thing was the bomb. Most entertaining comparison video I have seen.
Hey thanks!!! Glad you enjoyed it!! I sure had fun editing this one!!
😊@@DeadBrokeBBQ
All my buddies who used to be traeger fans are now pit boss owners. Way more value and way more options for a lower price. Plus their customer service is great.
I agree Jordan! Pit Boss certainly has upped their game!! Thanks for commenting!!!!
I have to say, Pit Boss's customer service is amongst the best I've ever experienced. I bought a Pit Boss Pro XL 1200 at a auction for a steal. It came with a broken knob on the controller. Pitt Boss had a new controller to me in 3 days at no cost. I was fully prepared to purchase the controller.
Wow that is awesome and thanks for sharing!!
You must drive a Chevy?
Hahaha no Hyundai Hybrid and a Toyota. But my work vehicle is a Chevy.
I love my Pit Boss. Only had it about a month now and use it almost everyday. 🍻
Heck ya Mike!! I am a huge fan of mine also! It gets the job done!! I am happy to hear you are having fun with yours!!
Does it give off a lot of smoke that would annoy the neighbours ??
Baby Huey! Baby Huey! Baby Huey! For the win! And hey, the metal plate under Pit Boss on the shelf is removable for cleaning and you can change up the color if you want while you're at it! Oh and the Traeger doesn't come with a griddle plate eithet... Baby Huey! Baby Huey! 👶 🤣
Yes we take that flimsy tin plate out and clean it up I just wanted to show in that scene that after a couple cooks there is still ash in the chamber. Yes I had the griddle in the video but cut out the audio about it in the video because it just didn't good enough but I made sure I showed that as a feature. Nice catch Kevin!! Thanks for watching bro and have a great weekend!!
Little late to comment but the sear handle has enough play after unhooking from the sear plate to rotate to the side of chamber and the sear plate/heat shield came come out without removing handle. This is being said on the model that i own.
Great comparison. I always though Trager is a bit overrated. Now I want to watch Mortal Combat.
Hahahaha ya Claude the ole Mortal Kombat movie is what inspired this video!!! Well in a way but my video is better than that old movie!! hahahah I still got to see the new one!! Have a great week brother!!
✅ out that Mortal Combat graphics ... 💯💯💯 genius.. Great work you've done here Jeff 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thanks Omar and I am happy you enjoyed it!! Both of these pits are dang good but right now Pit Boss has my vote for the best box store pellet grill money can buy!! I appreciate you watching bro!!
Great review….I had the 780 and got rid of it and ordered the new lone star grillz pellet grill 20x42…..I hope it lives up to its name!!!!
SMART!!! Very smart!! Chris makes very high quality pits and I will have a 20x42 soon also! That size is still getting a few updates as of 2 weeks ago but my guess in a couple weeks I should have mine so I can share it with everyone! Thanks for watching Robert!
I've had a treager for about 4 ,5 yrs now and I absolutely love it havent had any problems with it since I've owned it
Two things I would like to know. Customer Service if you have an issue and quality/dependability. Do they both have one year warranties?
The Pit Boss has a longer warranty and I have no experience with Traeger but Pit Boss's Customer Service the one and only time I had to call them they took care of everything and I was happy with the results! My old 1100 is still running strong and is used a couple times a week, I gave it to my best friend! Thanks for watching!
Well, I would normally have something to tweak you on but not this time! Great video sir!!
Wow TJ! Thank you brother, I am really happy to hear that I finally got a video approval from you!! I really mean that and appreciate the nice comment for once!!! For that I am giving you my famous "have a great week brother" hahaha
I've always gone with the underdog and love my pitboss I've had 3 already great vid for sure though
Heck ya Kurtis!! I like both of these pits but hands down if I was going to buy one or the other I am going Pit Boss in this battle!! Thanks for commenting and both my Pit Boss's have ran like champs!!
You nailed it, brother. That control panel on the Traeger looks like the real deal. My guess. Both pits are winners. That said. I do love my PB1600.... Cheers.
Thanks Tommy and i agree and from last year Pro Series models to this years Pit Boss took a huge step in the right direction with a PID controller and I see them to continue to fine tune their models!! I like the Traeger but it feels like buying a new car that you have to add the power window package when everyone else has that feature in the standard options!! Have a great week brother!
Epic battle! Nice review. Now if the wife would let me buy a pellet grill.
Ah heck Meegs save your change brother!! That is what I had to do when I bought my first pellet grill!! Wife said NO you can't use the bank account, woman!! hahahaha Glad you enjoyed the video bro!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ tell your wives to kick rocks lol
I've had my 1500 Pit Boss since Father's Day. Absolutely love it!
Awesome Tom!! Glad to hear you are having fun with that pit!! I certainly like both of these but the 1600 just has more value!! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!
Great video Ricer! You did a great job on the comparison, and I love the Mortal Kombat theme 🤣🤣
Thanks Andrew!! Obviously this was a lot of fun to edit and I am happy you enjoyed the Video Game theme in this one!!! I appreciate you leaving a comment brother!!
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I love my pit boss xl i got from walmart
Great pit!!
Nice video I love my 1600
Heck ya Mark! Great value for sure with all the right creature comforts!! Thanks for watching!
love my little pit boss. never get a traeger
I have always like my Pit Boss's also!!! I will say I hope they enhance their controller in the future to have similar features as the Traeger though!! Thanks for watching Scotty!!!
Love the way you did the video and comparing
Thank you David!! Obviously these 2 companies are big so it was only fair for me to put my best foot forward for this video! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment!!
Nice video Geoff! The more I see that traeger the more I want one! Have a great week buddy!
Hahaha ya it is a good pit Brain!! hahaha Thanks for watching brother!
Amazing video ricer!! “It has begun” was so funny 😂
Thanks brother and I appreciate you watching!
Good review Ricer I’m starting to look at pellets so this was helpful !
Awesome Jimmy!! Glad I could help!! Yes pellet grills are made to help you save time but still have a great dinner!! I appreciate you watching brother!
Can you remove the racks on the Pitboss 1600? To get more height..?
Yes the top 2 come out but when i first got the 1600 on the first cook I planned to cook more in it but because of the tightness from shelf to shelf I had to fire up another pit so I could cook everything for a party I was doing. Still though there is a lot of room in this pit for the normal home owner!! Thanks for watching!!
Great comparison bro. Love the mortal combat effects. Good info too!
Thank jake and I am glad you enjoyed the video brother!! Makes me want to play a few rounds of Mortal Kombat again!! hahaha
Great vid....... love the MC theme that was my game back in the day.....
HAhahahah I loved that version also!!! Maybe they will show up in the future!! ha ha Thanks for watching Dan!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ maybe a little Street Figher 2 🤔
hahahah great idea!!!! hahaha
MK not MC.
Holy wow that was a great comparison video! I felt like I was in the game like the classic Tron movie. 😂 Awesome job brother!
HAhahaha thanks Charley!!!! This certainly was a fun video to make and glad you felt like you were playing along!!! I appreciate you watching bro!!
ok, probably one of the coolest comparison videos i've seen! I liked the thumbnail and came in, the information was very good and will help me decide on future purchases
Glad I could help Alton and very happy you enjoyed the video brother!!
Dang! Finish Him !! 😂🤣😂😂 Great stuff, even better comparison! Very detailed on both pits and fairly done. Awesome job
Thank you James!! I enjoyed making this video!! I am glad to hear you enjoyed it too!!
That’s a tough one. I like pitboss but I like scorpion, I’m torn
Hahahaha me too but seeing that Traeger's Logo is more orange Scorpion had to join the Traeger team!! hahaha Thanks for watching Matt!!
Well done! this was by far one of your best comparison videos. *slow clap*
Thanks Dash!! I had a lot of fun making this one, even if I sat in the editing chair for 36 hours!! ha ha Both pit s are great but the 1600 has all the bells and whistles! I appreciate you watching bud!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ I wasn't even going to ask you how long this took to edit. But fan effing tastic!
I haven't sat down a lot today to be honest!! Lots of leaning on things!!! hahaha
@@DeadBrokeBBQ Tell your wife to be more gentle next time, lol
Hahahaha
Awesome review dude!!
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!
Nice video ricer!!!
Thank you brother!!
I'm glad I came back and rewatched the video! There were a couple of things I missed the first time!
Thanks for coming back and checking it out brother!! Glad you really enjoyed this one!
I'm going to have to check todays obituary. That Traeger was brutally murdered. Great video Ricer!
Hahahaha thanks Andrew and ya the Traeger is clearly outmatched in this one!! Thanks for watching brother!!
Hands down best thumbnail!
Hahahah thanks Eric!!! This one certainly was a lot of fun and brought back a few memories chillin with my buddies back in the day!! I appreciate you watching!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ always! What software did you use on this one? Nice job on the editing!
Hi Eric-I use an iMac with Final Cut Pro X. The smoke is an effect that I finally decided to use and it worked out pretty dang good! hahaha Glad you enjoyed the editing brother!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ yeah now way Bradly R (Chud) could pull this off. 🤣
Ha ha thank you Eric!!! Ha ha
Great video ricer! Very detailed.
Thanks Kevin!! Glad you enjoyed it brother!
I watched this video a year ago, went with the Pit Boss. It was a total nightmare. Insane assembly, app wifi issues, poor quality, I returned it and was so frustrated by the experience that I didn't replace it.
Fast forward a year, I got the Traeger Pellet Grill Pro 780, NIGHT AND DAY. It's 1000x better. Better design, better quality, better app, better community. Yes, it's more money, but you get what you pay for.
I should say, I did add gasket tape to the Traeger lid because as pointed out, smoke was escaping.
oh that was really cool, great job on the video
Thank you and I appreciate you watching and letting me know!!
Excellent review Brother 👍🏻
Thanks Mike! This one was a lot of fun to make!! I appreciate you watching brother!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ you’re welcome Brother! I just shared it to my Baker’s BBQ Group on Facebook 👍🏻
@@BakersBBQ Wow thank you Mike!!! I appreciate that!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ sure thing Brother 👍🏻
Great comparison/review Ricer! I'm with you on the front shelves. 👍
Heck ya Joe!!! I want more room to put stuff and but make it easy to clean up or I won't use it!!! hahaha Thanks for watching bro!!
Great review Ricer. Definitely informative comparisons. Love the editing touch too.
Thank you Kent!! This one was a lot of fun to make for sure! I like both pits but at the moment Pit Boss is hands down a better value!! Thanks for watching brother and have a great week!!
Love my 1600. I have no regrets on buying it. I looked at the traeger once and I opened the lid and felt like aluminum cans. I said no thanks. Awesome video BTW.
Thank you Jason!! Yes I agree the 1600 feels like a cooker that will last longer!
I've been eying one of the smaller traeger Grills for a while and just couldn't justify $600+ when I already have a charcoal smoker.
I was in lowes last night and they had a stack of the smaller pit boss pro 600 pellet grill/smokers for $139. I couldn't turn that opportunity down.
@@sexytopramen that is awesome. I would bought another for that price 😁
@@jasonbrown5376 I almost did. Ended up calling a good friend who rushed to the store and bought two 😂
Love my Green mountain grill
Nice pit also!
I was thinking of a GMG also? So many good Smoker/Grills out there!
Came for the channel name, stayed for the great effects and editing. Well done!
Awesome and thanks for joining the Nation!!! Ya this one I spent some time in the editing chair but it certainly was a lot of fun to make!! I appreciate you leaving a comment!!
Oddly about a year ago I was looking at 1k budget. My brother and I broke them all down and played with them. I was sold on treager at first... but while at 5 shops the guys bragging happy were pit boss 1550 or 1600 series. Adding to metal thickness... we decided pit boss. I got mine 500, I'd built him a few things he bought almost every accessory to man. Now countless cooks including hellacious storms it kept temperatures. I still got my stick burner, but I can do well and maintain my projects. Now for grill stuff sorry I use my grill. But for easy to work take care of family I love it. Wife and me and my 16 month old love bbq. Also higher capacity on pit boss for pellets. I can set brisket set alarm and run 4 probes plus I run another wifi set. I just go to bed, let her run. I use wifi running to store or working in fields. I live in sealy near Houston we are humidity no issues in year. I do recommend for any pellet smoker buy a good battery shop vac or be near outlet. The pit boss 1550 dang near 1600 for 500 regular and it runs away. I want a 2k nice stick burner. But family man. Also pit boss upgraded controllers. I go hey can I buy that in email 7p Sunday. 8pm Sunday send us your address... a month later (screw covid) new controller with instructions. Pretty pleased. 😍
Heck ya Charles!! I really like what Pit Boss did this year. I had the 1100 last year and I was very happy with it but now since I got the 1600 man that old Pro Series could't even come close to how good the new one runs! My new controller gives more smoke as well. There are a ,ot of things that I have said in other videos that I didn't say in this one because it would have been a 30 minutes video but I am very happy to say Pit Boss has it going on!! I must add though Traegers controller is awesome and I hope to see Pit Boss add a few other the same features to theirs in the next Pro Series models. Thanks for leaving this awesome comment for others to read!! I appreciate you watching!!
Loved the video ricer! Informative and entertaining as hell! Thank you!
Happy to hear you enjoyed it Bill!! Obviously this comes from when we were younger over at H-Backs house and all the immaturity conversations about video games! hahaha
They both are good both have benefits and downfalls from price to build quality but having both wouldn't be a bad thing ....be awesome both will get the job done
I 100% agree bro!! I just feel Pit Boss at the moment is cutting some profit to give more to their customers but Traeger still has the better controller options!! Thanks for watching!
What!!! Someone just stepped up the comparison game! Great job on the details of each pit. Appreciate that you took time to actually cook on both of them in order to do a fair comparison.
Thanks bro!! Ya I figured it was time to put some effort in an edit again!! This one certainly was a blast to make!! Brings back some fun memories chillin with my homies!! hahaha
Hey Ricer! You get an A+ for creativity! Great job on the edit sir. Great comparison of the two pellet grills I am sure this will help a lot of people make a decision. Take care.
Thanks Johnny!! You know as well as I do sometimes you got to put a little more time in to an edit. I am just glad people enjoy my sense of humor and get the Mortal Kombat theme!! hahaha Like always Johnny thanks for watching!!
How does the okjoe DLX compare?
3rd place. The DXL needs a new controller and a better auger motor. Hope to see that in Gen 2.0!! Thanks for watching!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ I'm hoping they will make it an upgradeable kit
Certainly be nice!!
I’m so glad you did this!
Awesome Carl and I am glad you watched it brother!! I hope you are doing good!!!
Nice job on this trick I learned from Rics BBQ and Specialties use an onion on those grates and it will loosen stuff up on those bottom grates of the 1600 I do it after it gets rid of the nasty smoke on start up and is a little warmer helps out a lot then leave it in for the cook just a thought 😀
Yes I have used that trick on my Weber many times but I still do not like this diamond pattern design. The old Austin XL grates is what I want!!! hahaha Thanks for watching Bill and glad you enjoyed the video!!
Very thorough comparison! I'm sure this will be helpful to so many people in the market for a pellet grill👍
Thank you Bobbi! I certainly hope this helps people looking for the best way to spend their hard earned cash!! Both pits are great but the 1600 just has more to offer!! Like always I appreciate you watching!!
Good information! Thank you for making this video!
Greatly appreciate the video I've been debating been the two and now I know!
Outstanding review! Just subscribed, any chance we can get a Rec rec 2500 BFG vs Pitt Boss 1600 review as I am down to these two. If not what's your personal preference and why? Thanks in advance
The Rec Tec 2500 would be my choice if money is not a concern! The Rec Tec has an incredible controller and that model is HUGE!!! Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed the video!!
Great comparison, right down the middle and very fair to both brands. You do a great job, and it's always fun watching your videos.
Thank you very much and I do like both pits! Just the 1600 has a little more features at a lower price!! Thanks for leaving a comment!! It really does help the video to get a little push!! Have a great week and I hope to see you in the comments soon!!
Really appreciate your probe tip as I was on the fence
So, what's the best way to clean that sear plate? I knew I'd find something you didn't cover 😂🤣
Hahahaha well TJ use a wire brush and spray it back down with a little cooking oil again. I have used some steel wool a few times to get it polished up and remove the rust build up! Thanks for asking TJ!
I have the pitboss 1600.. the food I make is better than I am. See 4 or 5 youtube videos. Make my settings and appear to be a super griller.
Well I am glad you are getting it done!! Makes no difference how you learn just got to do it and sounds like you are crushing it!! Good job!!
I don't know why I always watch videos like this after the purchase lol. You do a great job. Very entertaining!
Thank you Bill and I am glad you enjoyed the video! Obviously I had a lot of fun making this one!! Thanks for watching!!
😆 least you bought one i keep watching them then never buy
@@Johndada517 haha!
Thank you so much for doing this!
Thanks for watching!
Easily one of the best reviews I've seen. Thanks Bud!
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!!
Jeff, love the review, not many people will speak ill of Treager and it is good to see some honest reviews with proof to back up the claims. Traeger is the Harely Davidson of pellet grills. Good quality but overpriced form the pit to the accessories to the parts just like Harley Davidson. And I own a Harely! I feel the compitition has cought up and passed Traeger on quality and Value. Even the timberline, quality pit but at over $2,000 you are in the Yoder and other great pits that blow Traeger away.
You nailed to Curtis!! Hands down the Pit Boss is just built better but it still lacks in the controller compared to the Traeger. I released a video 1 year to the day on the DLX vs Pit Boss and from my old 1100 to the new 1600 they have taken a huge step forward in a year!! I have a lot of faith that Pit Boss will continue this trend! Like always thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!
Just enjoy the one you got. I’ve had a couple diff brands and ok with both.
This is one of the best all around comparison reviews I've seen on youtube. You covered all the bases and made it fun.
I know you spent a ton of time on those Mortal Combat graphics but I LOVE how you used them. Totally supported the theme of the video without over-taking it. Or to put it another way...this video is going to help a lot of people.
Excellent, excellent work, my friend.
Thank you Justin!!! As you know the biggest task in making a video is to tell a story without adding a bunch of fluff which I am guilty at all the time!! ha ha But I am very happy to hear that people enjoy the way I did this on!! Both are good pits and I tried to point that out but today Pit Boss had the upper hand with that double smoke stack flying super blue powder chamber punch!!! ha ha
Just the comparison I was looking for. Thank you for the great review!
Awesome TJ and I am glad I could help! Thanks for leaving a comment!!
Nice review!
Great way to break down a comparison video! The time involved in editing such a fun video such as this, most can't fathom! Cheers for always going the extra mile doing what you do!
Hahahah ya Rob I got bed sores on my hinder from all the time spent in the editing chair!! Thanks for recognizing that and this one took 36 hours to edit!! Painful but it had to be done!! Thanks for watching and commenting Rob!!!
That looks like a lot of effort went into doing this comparison! Impressive! I learned a lot about pellet grills today, so when my husband wants a new one maybe I'll let him get it lol.
Heck ya Cris but I think you should maybe just surprise him with one if you can swing it? I mean you will certainly guaranteed to win the greatest wife in the world award! hahah Thanks for watching!
I bought the Austin XL Pellet smoker and it's awesome for a lot less than the traeger.
Looking into buying a pellet grill and this was super helpful. Will be looking at the rest of your channel. Thanks.
Good luck on your search!!! Budget is the big thing and most box store pellet grills cook the same, some just have better features than others!! Thanks for watching!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQcheers. Just went and ordered a pit boss today. Fortunately on a good discount but budget can be pretty relative. Yes it was expensive for a BBQ, but still cheaper than a baseline kitchen oven. Economics might be different in NZ to USA but it was about the same price as getting takeout for my family 10-12 times. So if I use it once a week for a good meal it's paid off in three months of not getting takeout.
@@tonykuriger573 Awesome brother!!! Enjoy that new pit!!!!!
Dang this was beautifully done Jeff! Awesome job!
Poor Traegar got some pop knots on the head I tell ya!
Thanks Matt!! Ya obviously this one was a blast for me to make!!! My hinder got a little flatter from the time I spent in the editing chair!!! hahaha I was very happy on how it turned out and thanks for leaving a comment bro!! Ya the Traeger lost this match but I will say that controller they make is really nice and I hope to see Pit Boss to get theirs to do a couple of the same features in their next Pro Series!! Have a great week bud!!
Great video Ricer! You have me reconsidering my Traeger loyalty! When I’m ready for an upgrade I’m going to strongly consider the Pit Boss!
Heck ya DB!! The Traeger is still a great pit but they charge double for half the pit and features. I will say the controller is awesome on this 780!! But my guess Pit Boss will keep improving their controller as well!! Thanks for watching brother!
This helped me. Thanks!
Glad I could help Mark!!! Thanks for watching brother!!
One of your best and most helpful videos. Then again, it helps to have my selection confirmed by you.
Thanks for watching!!!
You betcha
Thanks brother!
I say go for the Pit Boss. I’ve had my 820d for 7 or 8 years and it’s still going. One of the main differences between the two brands is the ability to expose the fire for searing on the Pit Boss. I use that option on mine all the time to sear steaks and pork chops. Pit Boss customer service is great as well. I had my fire go out mid cook on some ribs a couple weeks ago. I just finished them off in the oven. Long story short, the fire reignited and I decided to pour some water in the fire pot to put it out. That caused the pellets to swell, including some in the auger. After cleaning the fire pot I decided to turn it on and test it. The Auger was jammed up from the swollen pellets inside. Turns out I broke a small bushing and one of the tabs on the ignition rod where it mounts to the control board. I called Pit Boss looking for help and they sent me the parts free of charge. That’s on a grill that is waaay out of warranty! I was expecting, this is the part numbers you need, and you can go to this site and order them. They took my info and sent them free of charge!!😎
That is awesome!! I am glad to hear your pit is still running strong!! Great news on the customer service also! Thanks for sharing this awesome info Micah! I appreciate you watching and joking the conversation!
That sear option is amazing for chicken and steaks. I have the Laredo and love it.
I guess water but yea water expands , I would of clear out pellets n put new ones in
Wow yeah you don’t see that sort of customer service much anymore these days. That’s an old school company right there.
I had mine 2 years, before scrapping it out. Constantly working on it and not cooking with it.
Great job! I wasn't sure which of these I wanted but you helped me make my decision. Great review!
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!!!!
Sooooo helpful... thank you!
Thanks Sheri!!! I am glad I could help and I appreciate you watching!!
Nice Ricer!!
Thanks brother Burke!!!
Holy crap Jeff! What an awesome video and so well put together! You made it super clear who the winner was, and exactly why! Seriously love the Mortal Combat theme! Big props to ya brother!
Thank you Rus!!! I am glad you enjoyed this video!! You obviously knew I was working on this one but I am glad to hear you loved the video game theme!!! This one was a time consuming edit but with comments like this makes me say it was certainly worth it!!! You are correct hands down Pit Boss won this battle!! I appreciate you watching bro!!
I have been comparing these two pellet grills. You have sold me on the pit boss for sure. Great video. I have watched several of your videos about these pellet grills. Thank you, I feel like I can make an informative purchase!
YA just a tad more features on the Pit Boss. With that said, both Brands make a good pit!! Thanks for watching!
Great review. Appreciate it
Thanks Mauro!!! I appreciate you watching!!
Great to see so much competition and innovation in the barbecue industry. Another excellent video keep it up!
Thanks Rusty!!! This one was certainly a lot of fun and obviously I filmed this the day Charley said he booked you for this week! Can't wait to have you on the show brother!
I wish both came with a bigger wheel. True, that your probably going to be on a pad of some sort but sometimes you're gonna be in 4 wheel drive mode lol
Hahahah ya 4x4 would be good for me to get it back down by my fire ring!!
Great & fair evaluation. Love the special effects.
Thanks Jim!
Right on. Just swinging through to checkout your channel
Thanks for dropping by!!!!
Is there a replacement grate for the pit boss? I like the grate that would be easier to clean for sure.
Cris I can not answer that question at this moment but I will find out and if I hear there are replacements I certainly will talk about it in an upcoming video!!
Nice review. I’ve had the Pitboss for about 6 months and LOVE it. The sear plate is a great feature for finishing foods. Traeger is a super popular brand but I think Pitboss is the superior unit for a lot of what you highlighted.
Thank you Joesph!! I really like the 1600 but I have to say I truly hope they get their controller to work more like Traegers in the Pro Series Gen 3.0! PB's controller though is light years a head of my older 1100! But with that I would still buy the 1600 over the 780! I appreciate you watching!!
How’s the smoke flavor on a pitboss? I use an offset smoker but have been thinking of buying a pellet smoker but I’ve heard that you don’t get too much of the Smokey flavor
@@co_kurwa it’s subtle on a shorter smoke, like burgers. Depends on the type of pellets you use from what I’ve heard. Pitboss pellets are not over powering, neither are Traegar. But I’ve heard others are strong. Longer smokes like pork butt or brisket def get that Smokey flavor even with pit boss pellets.
He did the basic model vs a premium model what do you expect. This is propaganda
@Brad Showalter they're both pretty similar price
been using the table top pit boss for a while now, love the convenience and practicality. Pired with a an Anker power system supplemented with a 150w solar rig i was able to cook the entire summer of 2022 with it almost exclusively outside of boiling water on a rocket stove. Pit Boss is the BOSS!
I just recently bought a Treager before I saw this video, and while it probably wouldn't have made me change my mind, I do appreciate the info and the style of this presentation. 👍🙂
Thanks for watching and you still got a good pit! I just wish Traeger would price them for what they are worth.
Jeff great review,going to send u an instagram
Sounds good brother!! I appreciate you watching!!
Great video and you really pointed out the important points in both smokers.
I'm in Ontario, Canada and have owned a Traeger Lil' Tex Elite since 2012. I have just just replaced the induction fan this week and that is the only problem that I've had with it so far. My wife and I winter down in Texas in the RGV, and I'm seriously thinking of buying another one for down there. Looking at the Traeger because of my experience although I'm sure Pit Boss is very good also.
Heck ya and again this video was to show what you get for a certain budget. I really like Traegers controller but just a bummer they can add one extra shelf for half the size of a pit next to the 1600. I am not a brand person at all but I do buy by value and quality most of the time! Thanks for watching!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ
You're lucky that you have the extra shelf. I believe that the Traeger Pro 22, (which is the same as my Lil' Tex Elite), comes with the extra half shelf on top. Mine has only the full shelf although I have seen on UA-cam a guy that added some "L' brackets and added a shelf.
A Pro 22 is US$ 599.99 and my Lil' Tex cost Cnd$ 799.99, (approx. US$ 615.00).
I have the pitboss laredo 1000 and absolutely love it. I have been using it for over a year now cooking ribs, pork butt, fish, pizza, ect. It does fabulous. I did have 1 issue with a temp probe going out. Their customer service was simple to use and they they sent a new one that arrived within a few days. I especially love the open flame to sear any meat that I want to get a nice crust on.
Heck ya nice pit!! Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
I just bought the Pit Boss 820D3. The front tray on it is smooth, so nothing gets stuck in the letters. I take the grates out and clean them in the sink. No big deal there. Doesn't take long, and keeps them like new. I do wish it had the burn pot clean out though. Overall, I'm extremely happy with it. It's built like a tank, and weighs about as much as one. Lol
Awesome Jason but I still want regular grates like the Austin XL had! I have enough things I need to clean up after a cook but taking the grates to the sink will never be an option for me. I do pressure wash them twice a year though. Thanks for watching brother!
Great review. I found it informative and helped me make my decision. As a metal fabricator, the metal thickness alone was enough for me to choose the Pit Boss over the Traeger. I just unboxed it and assembled it yesterday and I came back here to mention that some of the things that the Traeger may have beat the Pit Boss out on, have been addressed by Pit Boss. They must have watched this video too. LOL.
The model I got was the Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 V3 (third version), some of the things they addressed.....
1) You now can control temperature in 5-degree increments
2) The grates are not diamonds anymore. They are not wire, they are still cast and coated, but they have parallel lines running fore and aft, making it easier to clean.
3) I dont remember which video you mentioned the front tray in, if it was this one or a different one, but you said something about not using the front tray much because food can get stuck where the logo is embossed and it is hard to clean....Pit Boss addressed that too. The V3 is no longer embossed. The logo is painted on so its a smooth surface, much easier to clean.
I dont know what improvements Traeger has made in the last year but Im super happy with what Pit Boss has done with their V3. The 850s that were at the store (Lowes) still had the diamond grates and the embossed logo but the 1150 has been upgraded. Im not sure about the 1600.....those 850s could have still been V2s too, Im not sure. Im not even sure if there is a V3 of the 850 but anyway.....super happy with the one I got. Thanks.
Awesome Justin!!! I hope to get a V3 in here someday to demo!! Thanks for watching and have fun with that new pit!!!
Thanks for this comment!
Stumbled on this video doing some research , this guy is awesome I’ll be watching More videos as long as he’s making them , glad to be In the same state as this dude
Keep up the great work
Thanks Ryan!! I appreciate that you took the time to watch this video brother!!! Welcome to the Nation dude and I hope to see you in the comments in the future!!
Just found your channel. Love the comparison, love the MK style. Subbed!
Welcome to the Nation and glad you enjoyed the video brother!