Pellet Cart Grills

What is a cart pellet grill?

A cart pellet grill is a freestanding wood pellet grill on a rolling base, so you get wood-fired flavor without building it into an outdoor kitchen. Hardwood pellets feed automatically from an onboard hopper, and a digital controller holds the temperature you set for smoking, grilling, baking and searing. Brands in this collection include Coyote, Memphis and Blackstone.

How much cooking area do cart pellet grills have?

Cooking areas here run from 609 square inches on the Coyote Next-Gen 28-inch up to 1,275 square inches on the Memphis Elite 39-inch. The Coyote Next-Gen 36-inch offers 808. Around 700 square inches suits a family, while 1,000 and up is what you want for entertaining.

How hot does a cart pellet grill get?

Most cart pellet grills here top out between 600 and 700 degrees Fahrenheit. Coyote Next-Gen models run 175 to 700 degrees and the Memphis Pro covers 180 to 650, while Memphis models with dual open-flame searing reach 900 degrees for steaks. If you want to smoke low and sear hot on one grill, the temperature ceiling is the spec to check first.

What is the difference between a cart pellet grill and a built-in pellet grill?

A cart pellet grill is a self-contained unit on wheels that needs no installation, so you roll it into place and plug it in. A built-in pellet grill drops into a custom island and stays there permanently. Choose the cart if you rent, may move, or would rather not build an outdoor kitchen around a grill. Compare all pellet grills.

Which cart pellet grill is best for low-and-slow smoking?

For set-and-forget smoking, prioritize hopper capacity and a steady controller over peak temperature. Memphis Elevate, Elite and Pro cart grills use ITC3 controllers with IntelliBurn technology and Wi-Fi monitoring, so a brisket can be watched from indoors.

Which cart pellet grills have Wi-Fi?

Memphis Elevate, Elite and Pro cart pellet grills include Wi-Fi alongside the ITC3 controller, and Blackstone 900 models add wireless control with an LED panel. Connectivity matters most on long cooks, where you want to check grill temperature from inside the house rather than standing over it. Confirm on the product page which control features a specific model includes.

What can you cook on a cart pellet grill besides smoked meat?

A cart pellet grill grills, roasts and bakes as well as it smokes, because the controller holds a set temperature much like an oven. Everyday chicken, vegetables and baked dishes all work, and the Blackstone 900 combo adds a 7-quart air fryer drawer. Low-and-slow brisket and ribs are simply what the format is best known for.

How much should I budget for a cart pellet grill?

A $600 to $2,500 range covers much of this collection, including the Blackstone 900 units. Memphis Pro and Elite carts and the Coyote Next-Gen models sit above that range. Factor in hardwood pellets as an ongoing cost and a cover if the cart stays outside. Browse all cart grills to compare fuels.