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Loaded Wichita

STARTING AT $2,899.00 + SHIPPING

 

A Generational Offset Platform

The Loaded Wichita is a fully realized offset smoker platform designed to deliver the control, consistency, and durability that define serious wood-fired cooking. Built for those who prefer a true stick burner, this pit gives you direct command over fire, airflow, and smoke, the essential elements of traditional barbecue.

Built in Kansas and shaped by decades of hands-on pit building, the Loaded Wichita reflects a standard earned over time and refined through real-world use. As an American-made offset smoker, it carries forward a legacy of craftsmanship while meeting the expectations of today’s pitmaster.

Engineered for Consistent Wood-Fired Performance

At its core, the Loaded Wichita is a traditional offset smoker with a firebox, designed to burn real wood or charcoal and produce clean, thin blue smoke. A taller exhaust stack improves airflow and draft efficiency, helping maintain a steady burn and more even temperatures across the cook chamber.

A removable heat management plate adds another level of control, giving you the flexibility to create a more even cooking environment or remove it entirely for higher heat and increased airflow.

  • Create a more balanced cooking environment across the chamber
  • Remove the plate for higher heat and stronger airflow
  • Run hot-and-fast cooks when needed
  • Establish distinct temperature zones for different cuts of meat

Constructed from 1/4-inch steel, this backyard offset smoker is built for thermal stability, holding heat through long cooks and responding predictably to fire management adjustments.

Inside, 304 stainless steel cooking grates and a flexible two-piece second shelf provide durability and capacity for everything from single briskets to full loads.

Built for Real-World Use and Movement

The Loaded Wichita is designed to perform beyond a fixed position. A redesigned stand paired with front casters creates a stable, maneuverable platform, allowing you to position the pit where it works best for your space, your cook, and your workflow.

  • Redesigned stand for improved stability
  • Front casters for easier movement and positioning
  • Removable front shelf for added workspace
  • Balanced structure for better control while repositioning

Whether you are adjusting for wind, clearing space, or setting up for a long cook, this wood smoker is built with mobility as a core consideration.

From long overnight cooks to weekend gatherings, the Loaded Wichita delivers the control, durability, and flexibility expected from a modern stick-burning smoker. It is a platform built for serious barbecue today and designed to be passed down to the next generation.

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FEATURES, OPTIONS & RESOURCES
Standard Features
  • American Made in Kansas, USA
  • Door Counterweight
  • Stay Cool Handles
  • Dual Door Temperature Gauges
  • Integrated Probe Port
  • Grease Drain
  • Pot Warmer
  • Offset Firebox
  • Stainless Main Cooking Grates
  • Stainless 2nd Level Slide-Out Cooking Grates
  • Heat Management Plate
  • Log Grate
  • Heavy Duty Casters on Front Legs
  • Wagon Wheels
  • Removable Wire Shelf
  • Ash Cleanout Tool
Optional Accessories Upgrades Available at Build
Cooking Area: 1,610 Square Inches, Steel Thickness: 1/4 Inch, Warranty: Lifetime

SPECIFICATIONS

Cooking Surface
1610 Sq. Inches
– Two 19.8″x19″ Cooking Grates
– 35.5″x14.5″ 2nd Level Slide-Out Cooking Shelf
– 19″x18″ Cooking Grate in Firebox
Cooking Chamber Thickness
¼ Inch Steel
Overall Length
77.9″
Overall Height
58.2″
Overall Depth
34.5″
(Including Front Shelf)
Weight
591 lbs

Manuals & Documents

Dimensional Drawing
User’s Manual

Shipping, FAQ’s & Warranty Info

Frequently Asked Questions
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PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT
WARNING: Combustion byproducts near this grill include carbon monoxide, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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