I've narrowed down my choice to either the P&S 850 or the Yoder 640. Both dealers are within a couple of hours, my nearest stop light is 72 miles away so everything is hike. I've cooked on the Yoder and was gonna get it but after looking at the P&S I'm torn. I have a GMG and PB and both died on me in the last month so wanting to step up in the world. I've read the reviews already on both. Anyone have experience with both and input on them?
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No experience with either but the Pitts and Spitts smokers have always caught my eye. I have seen them in a shop and they feel much more sturdy than Traeger and the like. I don't think I have ever seen a Yoder in person but I would assume they are great as well. Never heard anything bad about either.
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Welcome from Maryland. I have the older style Yoder 640 and cannot say enough good things about it. It is well built and does the job for me. My one complaint, if it can be labeled a complaint, is that the diffuser with a door was not standard when I bought mine 3+ years ago. Maybe that has changed. That door makes cleaning the firebox a breeze and also allows you to easily sear directly over the flames. That said, I have read many good report from Pitts an Spits owner. You will be happy with either choice.
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I have an older Yoder and it is a tank. My son has a newer one with the FireBoard and it is really cool. Never seen a P&P but from what I've seen they look like an excellent cooker. I'm with you on many of the other pellet cookers they just feel flimsy, I know they cook great food but there is something about opening the lid on a substantial pit that is very satisfying.Last edited by hogdog6; September 7, 2020, 10:40 PM.
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I pulled the trigger on the Pitts and Spitts 1250 today. The best thing was the place I got it talking to the dealer. He had a Yoder then sold it after 6 months to get the 1250. He never said anything bad about the Yoder just there were things that the P&S overcame. Gotta respect that. There are now 3 things that test a marriage. Kids, docking a boat and unloading your new smoker
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