GMG Ledge or Reqtec 590?

[mjstef]

Up in the air between these 2 smokers.

https://greenmountaingrills.com/products/grills/prime/ledge/

https://www.recteq.com/RT-590-Pellet-Grill_5

Coming from a Traeger i bought new in 2004. Both of these seem well built. The GMG is more refined from what i saw in person IMHO It has a fold down front shelf AND a side shelf and also goes to 550* vs Reqtec @ 500*. It also has a thermal blanket for winter use which Reqtec does not and can power the GMG off of 12V so nice for camping. It's only $75 cheaper so not a big deal.

Reqtec looks cheap but haven't seen one in person, Just on Youtube. The one benefit i can see is the PID control but it appears GMG has something similar? Also saw a couple Youtube videos about burnback on the Reqtec after shutdown because the shutdown cycle is only 5 minutes VS 10. The upgraded controller in my Traeger is 10 minutes and it looks like the GMG is the same. Anything i'm missing for a strong comparison?? FYI the 110 Sq IN size difference doesn't bother me. My current Traeger is just over 400 Sq IN and has served me well since 04......

 

[Nodak21]

That GMG looks awesome. Thanks for sharing. The thermal blanket and 12v option are great.

 

[nchapelheel]

I have had a GMG Daniel Boone for more than 3 years now. It works well. No issues
other than I would like more smoke flavor. That is likely true for any pellet grill.