Greetings all,
I have lurked and read for years, but going to move on from wsm and join the pellet grill/smoker ranks. I am fortunate to have a decent budget, and appreciate buying something to keep for a long time. Im looking at these two which will come out surprisingly close on cost. Most people I believe perceive the Yoder to be of "higher quality" because its thicker material, but it is made in the US. The Rec Tec Bull is made in China, but has some nice features such as wifi controller and includes a couple of probes. Ill make a brief pros and cons, but before I drop some serious money, I felt I should consult the experts.
Rec Tec Bull - would get with competition bundle (200 lbs pellets, cooking mats, searing kit, cover, front shelf) and the competition cart for stability. Price around 2,075 shipped to my door for all.
Pros - 6 year warranty on everything, PID, wifi controller, 40 lbs hopper, low burn rate reported by users, two probes that apparently work good and in sync with controller. By all reports fantastic customer service. Ceramic ignition system 100k cycles. Get a cover, mats, and searing kit that wouldn't get on yoder.
Cons - made in China, don't have one to see local and put hands on.
Yoder YS640 - would get competition grill with stainless shelves, no other options. Waiting on quote, would buy from closest dealer which happens to be in a no sales tax state...guessing is around the 2,100 mark.
Pros - Made in US, thicker material, great rep, can put hands on a couple hours away
Cons - No wifi controller, no probes, lower warranty except for box (only 1 year on igniter), rod igniter that likely would need replaced.
What am I missing here? Im leaning toward the Rec Tec Bull loaded up....I dont really need the cart on either, but then again I dont really need either...so....Appreciate any input and experiences to help make a tough decision. What would make Yoder worth spending just as much or more for less features? thank you!
I have lurked and read for years, but going to move on from wsm and join the pellet grill/smoker ranks. I am fortunate to have a decent budget, and appreciate buying something to keep for a long time. Im looking at these two which will come out surprisingly close on cost. Most people I believe perceive the Yoder to be of "higher quality" because its thicker material, but it is made in the US. The Rec Tec Bull is made in China, but has some nice features such as wifi controller and includes a couple of probes. Ill make a brief pros and cons, but before I drop some serious money, I felt I should consult the experts.
Rec Tec Bull - would get with competition bundle (200 lbs pellets, cooking mats, searing kit, cover, front shelf) and the competition cart for stability. Price around 2,075 shipped to my door for all.
Pros - 6 year warranty on everything, PID, wifi controller, 40 lbs hopper, low burn rate reported by users, two probes that apparently work good and in sync with controller. By all reports fantastic customer service. Ceramic ignition system 100k cycles. Get a cover, mats, and searing kit that wouldn't get on yoder.
Cons - made in China, don't have one to see local and put hands on.
Yoder YS640 - would get competition grill with stainless shelves, no other options. Waiting on quote, would buy from closest dealer which happens to be in a no sales tax state...guessing is around the 2,100 mark.
Pros - Made in US, thicker material, great rep, can put hands on a couple hours away
Cons - No wifi controller, no probes, lower warranty except for box (only 1 year on igniter), rod igniter that likely would need replaced.
What am I missing here? Im leaning toward the Rec Tec Bull loaded up....I dont really need the cart on either, but then again I dont really need either...so....Appreciate any input and experiences to help make a tough decision. What would make Yoder worth spending just as much or more for less features? thank you!