42in Built-In Grills

How big an island do I need for a 42 inch built-in grill?

Plan for at least 72 inches of total island length. A 42 inch built-in grill needs the cutout itself plus working counter on both sides, and most people underestimate that by a foot or more. Frame the opening to the exact cutout dimensions on the product page, then add landing space to either side. Layouts are easier to plan against outdoor kitchen islands.

How many burners does a 42 inch built-in grill have?

42 inch built-in grills here run from three to six burners. The American Made Grills Alturi 42, Estate 42 and Alfresco ALXE-42 use three high-output burners; Bonfire Prime 500, Coyote CL-Series 42 and Sunstone Ruby 42 use five; and the American Made Grills Ovation 42 hybrid carries six at 132,000 BTUs.

How much cooking space does a 42 inch built-in grill offer?

Just under 1,000 square inches at the low end and over 1,080 at the top. The Alfresco Intelligent Professional AIPG-42 provides 987 square inches, the Coyote SL-Series 42 gives 1,050, and the American Made Grills Alturi 42, Estate 42 and Estate Freedom 42 each reach 1,083 square inches of primary grate.

How many people can a 42 inch built-in grill cook for?

A 42 inch built-in grill handles gatherings of a dozen or more. With four to six burners over roughly 1,000 square inches, you can run a sear zone, an indirect zone and a holding zone at once and still have grate space left, which is what makes big-batch cooking work rather than raw burner count.

Which 42 inch built-in grills include a rotisserie or smoker?

The Alfresco ALXE-42 combines an infrared rotisserie with a smoker system, the Alfresco AIPG-42 includes a rotisserie, the Artisan Professional 42 pairs 75,000 BTUs with an infrared rotisserie burner, and the Sunstone Ruby RUBY5BIR adds an infrared burner and rotisserie motor. Browse Alfresco built-in grills for the smoker-equipped models.

Can I get a 42 inch built-in grill that burns charcoal or wood?

Yes. The Sunstone Emerald Series EMCHDZ42 is a hybrid that burns gas, charcoal and wood, and the American Made Grills Ovation 42 does the same across six burners and 132,000 BTUs. Both drop into a standard 42-inch island opening, so you do not need a separate charcoal cutout to cook over live fire.

What is the difference between Coyote's SL-Series and CL-Series 42 inch grills?

The Coyote SL-Series 42 runs 32,000 BTUs over 1,050 square inches and comes as dedicated natural gas or propane models, C3SL42NG and C3SL42LP. The CL-Series 42 steps up to five burners and 100,000 BTUs. Both are 304 stainless steel; the CL is the higher-output head of the two.

How much should I budget for a 42 inch built-in grill?

Bonfire and Sunstone anchor the entry point, American Made Grills Alturi and Estate sit through the middle, and the Alfresco AIPG-42 and ALXE-42 hold the top of the range.

Should I buy a 42 inch grill or step down to 36?

Buy 42 inches if you cook for large groups regularly and your island can carry 72 inches of total length; step down to 36 if it cannot. A 42-inch head adds roughly 100 to 250 square inches of grate over a 36. Compare against 36 inch built-in grills before framing.