Cart Grills $1,000-$2,000

What can I get in a cart grill for $1,000 to $2,000?

Cart grills in the $1,000 to $2,000 range run 26 to 30 inches wide with two to three burners on a rolling cart. Expect stainless steel construction, useful storage below and outputs around 36,000 BTUs on the compact models. This tier covers everyday family grilling without the burner count of the flagship lines.

Which brands make cart grills in the $1,000 to $2,000 range?

Broilmaster, Coyote and Blackstone all have freestanding models in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. Broilmaster's 26-inch two-burner puts 36,000 BTUs over 540 square inches, Coyote's C-Series 30-inch runs three burners in 304 stainless steel, and Blackstone brings a 28-inch griddle cart into the same tier.

Can I get a flat top griddle cart for under $2,000?

Yes. The Blackstone Select 28-inch griddle cart falls inside the $1,000 to $2,000 tier and adds a built-in hood, three separate heat zones and a storage cabinet underneath. A griddle cart handles smash burgers, breakfast and fajitas that fall through grill grates, so it is a genuine alternative to a burner grill.

Should I judge a cart grill in this price range by total BTUs?

No. Compare BTUs against cooking area rather than the headline number, because concentrated heat over a smaller surface sears better than a big figure spread thin. In the $1,000 to $2,000 tier, put 304 stainless steel construction and solid grate quality ahead of burner count when you are choosing between models.

How do cart grills under $2,000 compare with the next price tier up?

Cart grills in the $1,000 to $2,000 tier top out around 30 inches with two or three burners. Moving up adds width, more burners, infrared sear stations and rotisserie systems. If you cook for large groups, compare against cart grills from $2,000 to $3,000 before deciding.