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With no preferences selected: Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker comes first in this spec comparison. None of these 20 has a verified Amazon listing yet, so this page ranks them on published specs only and has no Amazon buying links.

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Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker

#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 901 lb weight · 2nd highest of 20 models; 2,316 sq in cooking area · joint highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 901 lb weight.
  • 2,316 sq in cooking area.

Before you choose

For your setup, check reverse flow: Not included.

Buy it ifYou want 901 lb weight.
Skip it ifYou need reverse flow; this model does not include it.
Cooking Area: 2,316 sq inSteel Thickness: 3/8 inWeight: 901 lb
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Cooking Area2,316 sq in
Steel Thickness3/8 in
Weight901 lb
Main Grate Width47 in
Price2,997 USD
Reverse FlowNot included
WheelsIncluded
Thermometer IncludedIncluded

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For Up to 830 sq in cooking area

Lone Star Grillz 20x36 Offset Smoker

#8 of 20 in the spec comparison. 1/4 in steel thickness · joint 3rd highest of 20 models; 720 sq in cooking area · 18th highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 1/4 in steel thickness.
  • 720 sq in cooking area.

Before you choose

For your setup, check cooking area: 720 sq in.

Buy it ifYou want 1/4 in steel thickness.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for cooking area; this model has 720 sq in.
Cooking Area: 720 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 450 lb
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Cooking Area720 sq in
Steel Thickness1/4 in
Weight450 lb
Main Grate Width36 in
Price1,950 USD
Reverse FlowNot included
WheelsIncluded
Thermometer IncludedIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

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For Up to 0.1 in steel thickness

Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker

#6 of 20 in the spec comparison. 0.08 in steel thickness · joint 13th highest of 20 models; reverse flow: included · 1 of 20 models have this.

Why consider it

  • 0.08 in steel thickness.
  • Reverse flow: included; choose it if you require that feature.

Before you choose

For your setup, check steel thickness: 0.08 in.

Buy it ifYou want 0.08 in steel thickness.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for steel thickness; this model has 0.08 in.
Cooking Area: 1,060 sq inSteel Thickness: 0.08 inWeight: 226 lb
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Cooking Area1,060 sq in
Steel Thickness0.08 in
Weight226 lb
Main Grate Width40 in
Price599 USD
Reverse FlowIncluded
WheelsIncluded
Thermometer IncludedIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

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Also compare · Workhorse Pits 1975t Road-Worthy Offset Smoker

Workhorse Pits 1975t Road-Worthy Offset Smoker

#2 of 20 in the spec comparison. 2,316 sq in cooking area · joint highest of 20 models; 3/8 in steel thickness · joint highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 2,316 sq in cooking area.
  • 3/8 in steel thickness.

Before you choose

For your setup, check cooking area: 2,316 sq in.

Buy it ifYou want 2,316 sq in cooking area.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for cooking area; this model has 2,316 sq in.
Cooking Area: 2,316 sq inSteel Thickness: 3/8 inWeight: 1,175 lb
See all 8 scored specs
Cooking Area2,316 sq in
Steel Thickness3/8 in
Weight1,175 lb
Main Grate Width47 in
Price4,697 USD
Reverse FlowNot included
WheelsIncluded
Thermometer IncludedIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

Also compare · Workhorse Pits 1969 Offset Smoker

Workhorse Pits 1969 Offset Smoker

#3 of 20 in the spec comparison. 42 in main grate width · 3rd highest of 20 models; 1,739 sq in cooking area · 3rd highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 42 in main grate width.
  • 1,739 sq in cooking area.

Before you choose

For your setup, check weight: 700 lb.

Buy it ifYou want 42 in main grate width.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for weight; this model has 700 lb.
Cooking Area: 1,739 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 700 lb
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Cooking Area1,739 sq in
Steel Thickness1/4 in
Weight700 lb
Main Grate Width42 in
Price2,675 USD
Reverse FlowNot included
WheelsIncluded
Thermometer IncludedIncluded

8 of 8 specs available · specs checked July 2, 2026 · Source ↗

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SpecWorkhorse Pits 1975 Offset SmokerNo preferences selected.Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset SmokerNo preferences selected.
Cooking Area2,316 sq in1,060 sq in
Steel Thickness3/8 in0.08 in
Weight901 lb226 lb
Main Grate Width47 in40 in
Price2,997 USD599 USD
Reverse FlowNot includedIncluded

Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker

No preferences selected.

Cooking Area
2,316 sq in
Steel Thickness
3/8 in
Weight
901 lb
Main Grate Width
47 in
Price
2,997 USD
Reverse Flow
Not included

Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker

No preferences selected.

Cooking Area
1,060 sq in
Steel Thickness
0.08 in
Weight
226 lb
Main Grate Width
40 in
Price
599 USD
Reverse Flow
Included

Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker

No verified listing yet.

Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker

No verified listing yet.

All 20 models, with reasons

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All models and their decision specs
#ProductWhy it’s hereDecision specsCompareAction
1Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 901 lb weight · 2nd highest of 20 models; 2,316 sq in cooking area · joint highest of 20 models.Cooking Area: 2,316 sq inSteel Thickness: 3/8 inWeight: 901 lb—
2Workhorse Pits 1975t Road-Worthy Offset Smoker577 sq in more cooking area · 1/8 in more steel thickness vs #3.Cooking Area: 2,316 sq inSteel Thickness: 3/8 inWeight: 1,175 lb—
3Workhorse Pits 1969 Offset Smoker129 sq in more cooking area · 109 lb more weight vs #4.Cooking Area: 1,739 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 700 lb—
4Yoder Smokers Loaded Wichita Offset Smoker353 sq in more cooking area · 66 lb more weight vs #5.Cooking Area: 1,610 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 591 lb—
5Workhorse Pits 1957 Offset Smoker197 sq in more cooking area · steel thickness: 1/4 in vs 0.08 in vs #6.Cooking Area: 1,257 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 525 lb—
6Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker160 sq in more cooking area · 5 in more main grate width vs #7.Cooking Area: 1,060 sq inSteel Thickness: 0.08 inWeight: 226 lb—
7Old Country BBQ Pits Brazos DLX Offset Smoker180 sq in more cooking area vs #8.Cooking Area: 900 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 255 lb—
#1 Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker
#1 of 20 in the spec comparison. 901 lb weight · 2nd highest of 20 models; 2,316 sq in cooking area · joint highest of 20 models.
Cooking Area: 2,316 sq inSteel Thickness: 3/8 inWeight: 901 lb
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#2 Workhorse Pits 1975t Road-Worthy Offset Smoker
577 sq in more cooking area · 1/8 in more steel thickness vs #3.
Cooking Area: 2,316 sq inSteel Thickness: 3/8 inWeight: 1,175 lb
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#3 Workhorse Pits 1969 Offset Smoker
129 sq in more cooking area · 109 lb more weight vs #4.
Cooking Area: 1,739 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 700 lb
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#4 Yoder Smokers Loaded Wichita Offset Smoker
353 sq in more cooking area · 66 lb more weight vs #5.
Cooking Area: 1,610 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 591 lb
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#5 Workhorse Pits 1957 Offset Smoker
197 sq in more cooking area · steel thickness: 1/4 in vs 0.08 in vs #6.
Cooking Area: 1,257 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 525 lb
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#6 Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker
160 sq in more cooking area · 5 in more main grate width vs #7.
Cooking Area: 1,060 sq inSteel Thickness: 0.08 inWeight: 226 lb
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#7 Old Country BBQ Pits Brazos DLX Offset Smoker
180 sq in more cooking area vs #8.
Cooking Area: 900 sq inSteel Thickness: 1/4 inWeight: 255 lb
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20 matching models

How we rank and where the facts come from

We compare published specifications, not hands-on experience. Requirements filter the set; the sealed published order is unchanged. The index uses fixed weights and gives missing specs a midpoint. That is an assumption, not evidence of fit or quality. Unknown details cannot qualify a match.

What changed: specs in this snapshot were checked July 2, 2026. This package includes no prior spec revision; changes to individual values cannot be established.

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Weights: Cooking Area 22% · Steel Thickness 18% · Weight 14% · Main Grate Width 12% · Price 12% · Reverse Flow 8% · Wheels 7% · Thermometer Included 7%.

  1. Workhorse Pits 1975 Offset Smoker: 82/100
  2. Workhorse Pits 1975t Road-Worthy Offset Smoker: 81/100
  3. Workhorse Pits 1969 Offset Smoker: 63/100
  4. Yoder Smokers Loaded Wichita Offset Smoker: 55/100
  5. Workhorse Pits 1957 Offset Smoker: 51/100
  6. Oklahoma Joes Longhorn Reverse Flow Offset Smoker: 50/100
  7. Old Country BBQ Pits Brazos DLX Offset Smoker: 46/100
  8. Lone Star Grillz 20x36 Offset Smoker: 45/100
  9. Char-Griller 8250: 44/100
  10. Char-Griller 8125: 40/100
  11. Franklin BBQ Pits Franklin BBQ Pit: 38/100
  12. Broil King Regal 500 Charcoal Offset: 36/100
  13. Oklahoma Joes Highland Offset Smoker: 36/100
  14. Char-Griller Smokin Pro Charcoal Grill: 33/100
  15. Char-Griller Dakota Offset Smoker: 32/100
  16. Royal Gourmet Charcoal Grill & Offset Smoker 824 Sq: 30/100
  17. Royal Gourmet Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset: 30/100
  18. Royal Gourmet Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset: 30/100
  19. Royal Gourmet Barrel Charcoal Grill with Offset: 29/100
  20. Broil King Regal 400 Charcoal Offset: 28/100

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