Loaded Wichita
A Generational Offset Platform
The Loaded Wichita is a fully realized offset smoker platform designed to deliver the control, consistency, and durability that define serious wood-fired cooking. Built for those who prefer a true stick burner, this pit gives you direct command over fire, airflow, and smoke, the essential elements of traditional barbecue.
Built in Kansas and shaped by decades of hands-on pit building, the Loaded Wichita reflects a standard earned over time and refined through real-world use. As an American-made offset smoker, it carries forward a legacy of craftsmanship while meeting the expectations of today’s pitmaster.
Engineered for Consistent Wood-Fired Performance
At its core, the Loaded Wichita is a traditional offset smoker with a firebox, designed to burn real wood or charcoal and produce clean, thin blue smoke. A taller exhaust stack improves airflow and draft efficiency, helping maintain a steady burn and more even temperatures across the cook chamber.
A removable heat management plate adds another level of control, giving you the flexibility to create a more even cooking environment or remove it entirely for higher heat and increased airflow.
- Create a more balanced cooking environment across the chamber
- Remove the plate for higher heat and stronger airflow
- Run hot-and-fast cooks when needed
- Establish distinct temperature zones for different cuts of meat
Constructed from 1/4-inch steel, this backyard offset smoker is built for thermal stability, holding heat through long cooks and responding predictably to fire management adjustments.
Inside, 304 stainless steel cooking grates and a flexible two-piece second shelf provide durability and capacity for everything from single briskets to full loads.
Built for Real-World Use and Movement
The Loaded Wichita is designed to perform beyond a fixed position. A redesigned stand paired with front casters creates a stable, maneuverable platform, allowing you to position the pit where it works best for your space, your cook, and your workflow.
- Redesigned stand for improved stability
- Front casters for easier movement and positioning
- Removable front shelf for added workspace
- Balanced structure for better control while repositioning
Whether you are adjusting for wind, clearing space, or setting up for a long cook, this wood smoker is built with mobility as a core consideration.
From long overnight cooks to weekend gatherings, the Loaded Wichita delivers the control, durability, and flexibility expected from a modern stick-burning smoker. It is a platform built for serious barbecue today and designed to be passed down to the next generation.


| FEATURES, OPTIONS & RESOURCES | |
STANDARD FEATURES |
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES |
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| Specifications | |
| Cooking Surface |
1610 Sq. Inches – Two 19.8″x19″ Cooking Grates – 35.5″x14.5″ 2nd Level Slide-Out Cooking Shelf – 19″x18″ Cooking Grate in Firebox |
| Cooking Chamber Thickness | 1/4 Inch Steel |
| Overall Length | 77.9" |
| Overall Height | 58.2" |
| Overall Depth | 34.5" (Including Front Shelf) |
| Weight | 591 lbs |
| MANUALS & DOCUMENTS | |
| Dimensional Drawing | VIEW PDF |
| User’s Manual | VIEW PDF |
| FAQ’S | |
| Frequently Asked Questions | VIEW |