Yoder Smokers YS1500s Pellet BBQ Grill

Why the YS1500s Outlander Series Is Your Go-Anywhere All-Terrain Pellet BBQ Grill

Take 1,500 sq in of American-made BBQ power wherever adventure calls. The American-made YS1500s Outlander Series can conquer any terrain with oversized pneumatic tires and was designed with durability in mind, with a reinforced chassis. That brawn is complemented by a technologically advanced temperature management system that provides set-and-forget ease of connected cooking with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled controls. 

Outlander Series All-Terrain Features

Rugged Mobility with Oversized Pneumatic Tires

• 10″ alloy wheels wrapped in 8″wide pneumatic tires mitigate flats and can tackle grass, gravel, and sand without getting stuck. 

• Lock-and-level caster system ensures wobble-free cooking on uneven ground.

• Reinforced all-steel chassis engineered for frequent travel and tailgating.

• Connected handle and steering axle ensure easy positioning.

Massive 1,500 Square Inches Cooking Surface for Large Cooks

The YS1500s Outlander series can absolutely handle a load. It can accommodate 16 racks of ribs or multiple turkeys with room for sides on its 24" x 42" main cooking grate and 32.5" x 18.75" slide-out second shelf. When cooking for a crowd, this is a grill that is always up to the task.

American-Made Heavy-Gauge Durability

A grill that’s built like a tank and engineered to last for decades, the YS1500s is worth the investment. Made from construction-grade steel, you won’t find any flimsy sheet metal on this American-made beast. 

Not only does the 10-gauge steel cooking chamber include hand-welded seams for superb temperature control and heat retention, but it’s built to handle high heat as well, with the ability to withstand 600 °F searing temperatures without warping. Additionally, the 14-gauge hopper & cart are designed to withstand significant weight without buckling under pressure, making it easy to move the grill from location to location and load it up for massive cooks. 

• Fold-down stainless front shelf for compact storage

• Large, heavy-duty shelf under the cooking chamber for convenient storage

• Large square firebox housing cooking controller, pellet hopper, and key service points

• Water-resistant lid for 40-lb pellet hopper

Set-and-Forget Precision with ACS Wi-Fi Control

While this grill’s brawn is apparent the moment you lay eyes on it, there’s also superior intelligence under the hood in the form of the Fireboard Advanced Control System. Able to hold temperatures within ±5 °F, the ACS is constantly learning and adjusting to help temperatures recover faster and keep them consistent longer. These smart reactions mean opening the cooking chamber door or loading cold meat onto the smoker won’t set your cook time back as long as with other grills. 

The ACS can also connect to your iOS or Android device through the Fireboard app, allowing you to monitor and control the cook via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. With two on-board food probes, you’ll always have a window into food temperatures and the ability to program the grill to automatically adjust its target temperature or alert you based on specific conditions. 

Smoke, Bake, Roast & Sear — The Full Outlander Cooking Spectrum

Known for its versatility, the YS1500s pellet grill can truly cook across the spectrum. While it excels at low and slow BBQ smoking, it can also bake, roast, sear, and direct flame grill. The optional precision-fit wood-fired oven accessory dials in cooking precision with balanced, radiant heat that simultaneously cooks from top down and the bottom up. The oven can also be used as a high-powered cooktop for cast iron or carbon steel cookware. 

• Variable-zone damper for multi-mode cooking

• Direct-flame sear via pull-handle damper

• Oven-style baking & roasting on the second shelf

Delivery & Setup — Shipping Freight & Quick Assembly

The Yoder Smokers YS1500s Outlander Pellet Grill can be shipped to your address via freight in approximately 4-5 weeks. Shipping costs are calculated at the time of purchase. You can also purchase the grill in person from our showroom in Wichita, KS. To minimize damage during shipping, the grill is typically shipped assembled. Minor finishing tasks can be completed in under an hour with minimal effort. 

Outlander Quick-Start Tips & Best Practices

• Preheat 10–15 min at 350 °F before loading: Warm up the grill before each cook so that once it is loaded with food, the ACS can quickly and easily regulate the cooking chamber temperature.
  

• Calibrate probes on for precision: Prior to the first cook, calibrate the temperature probes to guarantee accuracy using the comprehensive yet straightforward calibration guide from Fireboard. Repeat this process regularly to ensure the cooking process goes according to plan.
  

• Utilize the pull handle damper for multi-zone cooking: Utilize multiple heat levels at once by adjusting the heat damper over the firebox. It allows you to simultaneously cook at high heat on the bottom left section of the grill, while slow roasting a side dish in the top right-hand quadrant. 
  

• Lock casters firmly before opening the lid: Utilize the locking casters so that this heavy and mobile grill stays in place with the weight shift that occurs when you open the lid.

Compare YS1500s Configurations

• Standard Cart YS1500s
  
  The flagship configuration for the Yoder Smokers YS1500s model, the standard cart offers the best value for high-capacity cooking. The grill itself is precisely the same across configurations, with this cart ideal for those who will keep their grill in one spot or occasionally move it short distances across smooth and level surfaces.
  
  

• Outlander All-Terrain YS1500s
  
  Always ready for tailgates and adventures, the Outlander features superior mobility with oversized tires. Optimized for high-capacity cooking on the go, it is built to move and engineered to last.
  
  

• Competition YS1500s with Storage Drawer
  
  Mounted on the Yoder Smokers competition cart, the competition configuration is equipped with 10″ flat-free casters and an ergonomic folding pull-handle. Move it around the yard with ease, or transport it to catering and competition gigs while keeping all of your gear organized in a generously sized storage drawer.