Please note updates indicated below.
9/23/19: Latest updates indicated below.
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I have it on good authority that Weber has two new pellet grills hitting the market in Jan/Feb/Mar 2020 called Weber SmokeFire.
The smaller 24" model sells for $999 and is similar to the Traeger Ironwood 780. The larger 36" model sells for $1199 and is similar to the Traeger Ironwood 885. Both grills are WiFi ready and include a better LCD screen than their Traeger counterparts. A new optional system called Weber Connect ($129) will offer WiFi connectivity via an enhanced iGrill-like tool that integrates with Alexa, so Alexa can tell you when your food is ready.
Both grills utilize a version of Weber's Flavorizer bar system to evenly distribute heat throughout the grill. Operating temperatures as high as 600°F can be achieved for searing in 15 minutes. Something about Flavorizer bars at each end of the grill and a solid surface between them in the middle.
Weber is trying to innovate and improve over the shortcomings of competitive offerings. Noting how often augers get clogged up, Weber's solution is to use a vertical auger system instead of horizontal. Pellets are fed at an upward angle until they fall into the fire pot. The new Weber pellet grills have a center-mounted auger and improved ash handling over Traeger grills.
Each grill will hold an entire bag of pellets. Weber will offer a pellet blend, as well as individual flavors like apple, hickory, etc. Twenty pound bags of pellets will sell for $16.99. In an attempt to address the concern of "lack of smoky flavor" from pellet grills, Weber pellets will feature a larger percentage of "flavor wood" vs. "base wood" as compared to competitive pellets.
The lid design is similar to Traeger, but plays on the look and construction of Genesis gas grill lids in terms of black porcelain-enameled coating, chrome banding on each end of the lid, and a chrome handle.
At this time, I have no information on whether these grills are being made by Weber or made for Weber, and no indication of country of origin.
Also, it's my understanding that the Weber pellet grill photo at KettleFreaks.com is a real product photo. You'll note in the photo that the grill has no front shelf, we'll have to wait and see if Weber offers an optional shelf like Traeger does for its Pro Series grills. My guess is that in addition to profitable pellets, these grills will present an opportunity for many new profitable accessories from Weber.
As I get more info, I will post it.
PRE-ORDER LINKS AT AMAZON.COM
EX4 24": https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07XV2DN8H/tvwb-20
EX6 36": https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07XV27MMN/tvwb-20
VINYL COVERS
Weber 7190 (for EX4, $59.99) and Weber 7191 (for EX6, $79.99) can be ordered at Weber.com.
LINKS TO PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
9/23/19: Latest updates indicated below.
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I have it on good authority that Weber has two new pellet grills hitting the market in Jan/Feb/Mar 2020 called Weber SmokeFire.
The smaller 24" model sells for $999 and is similar to the Traeger Ironwood 780. The larger 36" model sells for $1199 and is similar to the Traeger Ironwood 885. Both grills are WiFi ready and include a better LCD screen than their Traeger counterparts. A new optional system called Weber Connect ($129) will offer WiFi connectivity via an enhanced iGrill-like tool that integrates with Alexa, so Alexa can tell you when your food is ready.
Both grills utilize a version of Weber's Flavorizer bar system to evenly distribute heat throughout the grill. Operating temperatures as high as 600°F can be achieved for searing in 15 minutes. Something about Flavorizer bars at each end of the grill and a solid surface between them in the middle.
Weber is trying to innovate and improve over the shortcomings of competitive offerings. Noting how often augers get clogged up, Weber's solution is to use a vertical auger system instead of horizontal. Pellets are fed at an upward angle until they fall into the fire pot. The new Weber pellet grills have a center-mounted auger and improved ash handling over Traeger grills.
Each grill will hold an entire bag of pellets. Weber will offer a pellet blend, as well as individual flavors like apple, hickory, etc. Twenty pound bags of pellets will sell for $16.99. In an attempt to address the concern of "lack of smoky flavor" from pellet grills, Weber pellets will feature a larger percentage of "flavor wood" vs. "base wood" as compared to competitive pellets.
The lid design is similar to Traeger, but plays on the look and construction of Genesis gas grill lids in terms of black porcelain-enameled coating, chrome banding on each end of the lid, and a chrome handle.
At this time, I have no information on whether these grills are being made by Weber or made for Weber, and no indication of country of origin.
Also, it's my understanding that the Weber pellet grill photo at KettleFreaks.com is a real product photo. You'll note in the photo that the grill has no front shelf, we'll have to wait and see if Weber offers an optional shelf like Traeger does for its Pro Series grills. My guess is that in addition to profitable pellets, these grills will present an opportunity for many new profitable accessories from Weber.
As I get more info, I will post it.
PRE-ORDER LINKS AT AMAZON.COM
EX4 24": https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07XV2DN8H/tvwb-20
EX6 36": https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07XV27MMN/tvwb-20
VINYL COVERS
Weber 7190 (for EX4, $59.99) and Weber 7191 (for EX6, $79.99) can be ordered at Weber.com.
LINKS TO PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
- https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?78...rills-for-2020&p=866688&viewfull=1#post866688
- https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?78...rills-for-2020&p=868885&viewfull=1#post868885
- https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?78...rills-for-2020&p=868886&viewfull=1#post868886
- https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?78...rills-for-2020&p=868889&viewfull=1#post868889
- https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?78...rills-for-2020&p=870182&viewfull=1#post870182
- https://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?78...rills-for-2020&p=870524&viewfull=1#post870524