Pit Boss

Pit Boss Grills: Wood Pellet Grills, Smokers & Outdoor Cooking

Pit Boss is an American outdoor cooking brand that builds innovative wood pellet grills, vertical smokers, combination-fueled grills, griddles, barbecues, portable grills, and fire pits. Adopting Bigger.Hotter. Heavier.® design and production strategy, Pit Boss brings grills, griddles, planchas, and smokers with 199.95 to 2,234 sq in (1290 to 14,412.87 cm²) of cooking surface and 100°–644°F (38°–340°C). As a result, Pit Boss is widely used in backyards, catering vans, food trucks, and BBQ events and stands. Chef's Deal carries Pit Boss cooking equipment with financing and request-a-quote available on every unit.

Who Makes Pit Boss? (Dansons / W.C. Bradley)

Pit Boss, along with Louisiana Grills and Country Smokers, is the brand introduced by Dansons, a family-owned outdoor cooking company founded in 1999 by Dan Thiessen and his sons in Calgary, Alberta. W.C. Bradley Co., founded in 1885, acquired Dansons on June 7, 2023, making Pit Boss a part of one of the world's largest outdoor cooking portfolios.

What is a Wood Pellet Grill?

A wood pellet grill is an outdoor cooker that feeds compressed hardwood pellets from a hopper into a fire pot with a motorized auger. A commercial pellet grill maintains a set temperature, typically 180°–500°F (82.22°–260.00°C), with a convection fan and a digital controller for grilling, smoking, baking, roasting, braising, and searing.

The pellet burns under a solid diffuser plate, and most pellet grills cook by indirect heat only. Pit Boss adds a Flame Broiler lever that slides the plate open to expose the flame and sear at up to 1,000°F (537.78°C) without moving the food to a second appliance. Pellet grills are the Pit Boss flagship, but they are one of six unit types the brand builds, alongside vertical smokers, combos, griddles, portables, and fire pits.

Shop Pit Boss by Category

The Pit Boss catalog divides into eight buying categories: wood pellet grills, vertical smokers, combo grills, griddles, portable grills, fire pits, fuel and flavor, and accessories and replacement parts.

Pit Boss Wood Pellet Grills

Pit Boss wood pellet grills are the flagship line, spanning 256.52 to 1,622.85 sq in (1,655 to 10,469.98 cm²) of cooking space. All run on 100% hardwood pellets and produce 180°–640°F (82.22°–350.00°C) cooking heat with 5° increment settings. Pit Boss commercial wood pellet grills enable 1,000°F (537.78°C) temperature with direct-flame searing through the Flame Broiler lever. Hopper capacities run up to 40 lb. (18.14 kg). Pit Boss outdoor wood pellet grill smokers feature WIFI® and Bluetooth® capabilities for easier control and enhanced temperature control, with a meat probe and dual ports.

Pit Boss Vertical Smokers

Pit Boss vertical smokers stack multiple racks inside a cabinet body for high-capacity ribs, brisket, and jerky, with pellet models from 748 to 2,234 sq in (4825.8 to 14,412.87 cm²) across four to six porcelain-coated racks. Wood pellet smokers have hoppers of up to 75 lb. (34.02 kg), which run at a lower 150°–420°F (65.56°–215.56°C) for long smokes. Pit Boss offers electric and gas vertical smokers with the same cabinet format.

Pit Boss Combo Grills (Gas + Charcoal / Pellet)

Pit Boss combo grills pair a smoker, grill, and griddle, plus multiple fuel types (gas, pellet, charcoal, or electric), in a single chassis, so one unit enables diverse cooking methods like smoking, flat-top, and live fire. Pit Boss Combo Grills offer up to 2,234 sq in (14,412.87 cm²) of combined cooking space.

Pit Boss Griddles

Pit Boss griddles are propane flat-top cooking units with a non-stick armored ceramic cooking surface built for breakfast service, smash burgers, and high-throughput flat-top cooking. The Pit Boss griddle line runs from an 18.5 in (46.99 cm) two-burner with 265 sq in (1,709.67 cm²) and 18,000 BTU up to a 36 in (91.44 cm) four-burner at 647 sq in (4,174.19 cm²) and 50,000 BTU, with lift-off tops that convert the larger models to tabletop use.

Pit Boss Portable Grills

Portable grills offer mobile cooking units, including pellet and charcoal grills and griddles. Pit Boss portable grill collection includes small charcoal grills with 175 sq in (1,129.03 cm²) and large models with 397 sq in (2561.29 cm²) and a 19 lb. (8.62 kg) hopper. Both keep the 180°–500°F (82.22°–260.00°C) range and Flame Broiler searing of the full-size units. Off-Grid Camper Bundle series also features battery-operated digital controls and fan support for up to 15 hours.

Pit Boss Fire Pits

Pit Boss fire pits extend the same hardwood pellet fuel to outdoor ambiance and gathering space. The 23 in (58.42 cm) smokeless model burns Pit Boss pellets in an easy-lift 11.5 in (29.21 cm) burn chamber with 360-degree airflow, while the Pit Boss Cowboy 2-in-1 fire pit enables cooking and warming up with an open-burning chamber and removable swivel grate.

Pit Boss Fuel & Flavor – Pellets, Rubs & Sauces

Pit Boss keeps your grills, griddles, stoves, and fire pits burning with 100% all-natural hardwood pellet blends in 20 lb. and 40 lb. (9.07 and 18.14 kg) bags, rubs and sauces, food prep kits, and pellet accessories such as storage buckets and tube smokers.

Pit Boss Accessories, Covers & Replacement Parts

Pit Boss completes outdoor cooking with

• Cleaning kits, brushes and brush heads
• Cleaner and degreasers
• Nitrile gloves
• Food prep and grill tool sets
• Igniter kits
• Meat probes
• Butcher papers
• Grill covers
• Genuine replacement parts

Explore Pit Boss by Series & Popular Models

Pit Boss organizes its lineup into various series, including Carbon, Off-Grid, Pro, Competition, Onyx, Navigator, Sportsman, Titan, and Portable.

Pit Boss Series: Pro, Competition, Onyx, Navigator, Sportsman & DX

Each Pit Boss series marks a feature and price tier rather than a separate product family, so the same Flame Broiler and temperature range appear across all of them.

• Pit Boss Pro Series: retailer-exclusive line with PID control and Wi-Fi across sizes such as the 850 and 1600; best for buyers who want app control at mid-tier pricing.
• Pit Boss Competition Series: retailer-exclusive PID and Wi-Fi models including the 1,261 sq in (8,135.47 cm²) pellet grill and gas griddle combo; best for cooks who want combo formats.
• Pit Boss Onyx Edition: matte-black value line running from the Lexington at 543 sq in (3,503.22 cm²) to the Savannah at 1,500 sq in (9,677.40 cm²); best for maximum cooking area per dollar.
• Pit Boss Navigator Series: the premium tier, with touchscreen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control, a roll-top lid, a removable undermount burn pot, and a rapid igniter across the 850, 1300, and 1600, plus 3-Series and 6-Series vertical smokers; best for serious pitmasters and catering-scale cooks.
• Pit Boss Sportsman Series: hunting-oriented models including the 850 and 1100 and a 379 sq in (2,445.16 cm²) portable; best for wild game, camps, and tailgates.
• Pit Boss DX Series: Lowe's-exclusive line in 740, 850, and 1130 sizes; best for buyers who want the newest feature upgrades at value pricing.

Popular Pit Boss Models (Austin XL, Navigator 1000/1600, Phoenix)

Four Pit Boss models are widely used in the foodservice industry:

• Austin XL (Onyx Edition): 1,007 sq in (6,496.76 cm²) over two tiers of porcelain-coated cast iron, a 30 lb (13.61 kg) hopper, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and two included meat probes. Best for big backyard crowds, roughly 55 burgers at once.
• Navigator 1000: 1,159 sq in (7,477.40 cm²) across two adjustable cast iron grids with a 32 lb (14.51 kg) hopper and a steel-bucket grease system. Best for high-volume cooks who don't need app control; sold as an Academy exclusive.
• Navigator 1600: 1,593 sq in (10,277.40 cm²) across three tiers, a 30 lb (13.61 kg) hopper with sight glass, and a 4.3 in (10.92 cm) touchscreen with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, at 205 lb (92.99 kg) assembled. Best for catering-scale cooking and long unattended smokes.
• Phoenix (Onyx Edition): 376 sq in (2,425.80 cm²) kettle running on either pellets or charcoal, with push-button hands-free charcoal ignition and a 16 lb (7.26 kg) hopper. Best for a compact dual-fuel kettle that holds about 14 burgers, 3 whole chickens, or 4 racks of ribs.

Pit Boss Signature Features

Pit Boss enhances the outdoor cooking experience with smartly designed features:

• Sear on the same grill you smoke on: the Flame Broiler lever slides the diffuser plate open to expose live flame at up to 1,000°F (537.78°C), so a brisket finished at 225°F (107.22°C) and a steak seared hot come off one unit.
• Run the cook from indoors: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control through the Pit Boss app (Grill Connect) on Navigator, Pro, Competition, and DX models lets you set temperature, watch probe readings, and track pellet level without standing at the grill.
• Get to temperature faster: the Rapid Ignitor cuts startup time, and PID control boards hold the set point in 5°F (2.78°C) increments across the 180°–500°F (82.22°–260.00°C) range.
• Clean out in seconds, not sessions: a removable undermount burn pot clears ash without dismantling the barrel, and a gravity-fed hopper cleanout door empties pellets when you want to switch wood flavor mid-week.
• Cook on grids that hold heat: porcelain-coated cast-iron grates retain and even out heat for sear marks and clean up better than bare steel.
• Buy weight, not sheet metal: heavy-gauge steel bodies and a high-temperature powder coat are why a Navigator 1600 lands at 205 lb (92.99 kg) assembled.

Pit Boss Cooking Methods: Grill, Smoke, Bake, Roast, Braise & Sear

Pit Boss offers 8-in-1 cookers suitable for smoking, baking, braising, roasting, grilling, barbecuing, char-grilling, and searing on one machine. The auger, convection fan, and flame broiler lever provide every mode a barbecue kitchen needs.

• Grill: fan-forced convection at 400°–500°F (204.44°–260.00°C) over the closed Flame Broiler for burgers, chops, and vegetables.
• Smoke: low settings from 180°F (82.22°C), with the P Setting cycling the auger to increase smoke output on long cooks.
• Bake: the sealed barrel and convection fan behave like a wood-fired oven for breads, pizza, and cobblers at 350°–450°F (176.67°–232.22°C).
• Roast: indirect heat across two or three tiers for whole poultry and large cuts, monitored through the included meat probes rather than by lifting the lid.
• Braise: covered Dutch-oven cooking at low temperatures, with hardwood smoke working into the liquid.
• Sear: the Flame Broiler lever opens direct flame at up to 1,000°F (537.78°C).

Why Choose Pit Boss

Pit Boss offers more cooking area per dollar, more cooking modes per machine, and enough capacity to serve a crowd without a second unit.

• Best value per square inch: lower initial cost and a larger cooking area than competitor models.
• Direct-flame versatility: the Flame Broiler removes the usual pellet-grill compromise, so you don't keep a separate gas or charcoal grill for searing.
• Wi-Fi convenience where it matters: Pit Boss app control turns an overnight brisket into something you monitor from the house instead of the patio.
• Warranty and parts support: Wood pellet grills carry up to a 5-year limited warranty, and genuine replacement parts, augers, igniters, burn pots, and controllers stay available for older bodies.

Pit Boss Pros & Cons

Pros

• Highest cooking area per dollar among major pellet brands.
• Flame Broiler direct-flame searing to 1,000°F (537.78°C) on top of 180°–500°F (82.22°–260.00°C) indirect cooking.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control across the Navigator, Pro, Competition, and DX series.
• Up to a 5-year limited warranty on select wood pellet grills, plus wide parts availability.

Cons

• Powder-coated steel bodies need a cover and dry storage; standing water and humidity are the main enemies of hopper and auger life.
• Ash and grease management is ongoing maintenance, not an occasional chore, especially with high-volume use.

Is Pit Boss a Good Grill & Smoker Brand?

Yes, Pit Boss is one of the most widely owned outdoor cooking brands in North America and is generally regarded as the leading value pellet brand, backed by up to a 5-year limited warranty on select wood pellet grills.

How to Choose the Right Pit Boss

To choose the right Pit Boss unit, consider:

• Cooking style: choose a pellet grill for all-round smoking and grilling, a vertical smoker for rack-heavy volume like ribs and jerky, a combo for multi-fuel service, a griddle for breakfast and smash burgers, or a portable for tailgates and camps.
• Required cooking area: about 400 sq in (2,580.64 cm²) suits a family, 1,000 sq in (6,451.60 cm²) covers party-scale cooking at roughly 55 burgers, and 1,500 sq in (9,677.40 cm²) and up is the catering and food-truck range. Compare the four models in the table above.
• Series and feature level: Onyx for maximum area per dollar, Navigator for touchscreen Wi-Fi control and the roll-top lid, DX and Pro for mid-tier smart features. Skip Wi-Fi if the grill lives out of router range.
• Fuel access: confirm you can reliably restock 20 lb or 40 lb (9.07 or 18.14 kg) hardwood pellet bags, and check hopper size against your longest cook; a 30 lb (13.61 kg) hopper covers an overnight brisket without a refill.
• Use case: backyard cooking rewards convenience features; catering, food trucks, and BBQ pop-ups should prioritize weight capacity, hopper size, and caster mobility, and confirm local code before running a unit commercially.

Why Buy Pit Boss from Chef's Deal

Chef’s Deal carries Pit Boss grills, smokers, griddles, pellets, and replacement parts, and pairs that selection with the equipment and expertise of a full-service foodservice dealer rather than a big-box checkout. Our team will match a model to your requirements and flag when an outdoor prosumer unit won’t meet an indoor commercial code requirement. Financing is available, request-a-quote is open on every unit, and design-build support is there when your grill is one line item in a larger kitchen project.

Browse Pit Boss wood pellet grills, vertical smokers, combo grills, griddles, hardwood pellets, and accessories at Chef's Deal. Filter by cooking area and fuel type to shortlist your model, then request a quote or call +1 (877) 254-5449 to check stock and delivery before you order.