{"product_id":"smoker-20-wichita-loaded-casters-cw-ys","title":"Loaded Wichita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Generational Offset Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered for Consistent Wood-Fired Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a more balanced cooking environment across the chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the plate for higher heat and stronger airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun hot-and-fast cooks when needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish distinct temperature zones for different cuts of meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, 304 stainless steel cooking grates and a flexible two-piece second shelf provide durability and capacity for everything from single briskets to full loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Real-World Use and Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned stand for improved stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront casters for easier movement and positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable front shelf for added workspace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced structure for better control while repositioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7416\/7690\/files\/wichita-specs_4x_57f2f73a-1c48-4c12-abab-f542825098b8.png\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7416\/7690\/files\/industry_leading_warranty.jpg?v=1644272163\" style=\"margin-bottom: 45px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #000; color: #fff;\"\u003eFEATURES, OPTIONS \u0026amp; RESOURCES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSTANDARD FEATURES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOPTIONAL ACCESSORIES\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor Counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay Cool Handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Door Temperature Gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Probe Port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease Drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset Firebox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Main Cooking Grates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless 2nd Level Slide-Out Cooking Grates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat Management Plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog Grate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy Duty Casters on Front Legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWagon Wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoveable Wire Shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh Cleanout Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/accessories\/log-lighter\/Log-Lighter-sm.jpg\" data-caption=\"LOG LIGHTER ASSEMBLY (+109.00)\" data-fancybox=\"\" href=\"#\"\u003ePropane Log Lighter \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/accessories\/grill-cover\/grill-cover-wichita\/Loaded-Wichita-Cover-sm.jpg\" data-caption=\"ALL-WEATHER FITTED COVER (+159.00)\" data-fancybox=\"\" href=\"#\"\u003eWichita Cover – with Counterweight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/accessories\/charcoal-grate\/Charcoal-Grate-sm.jpg\" data-caption=\"COOKING CHAMBER CHARCOAL GRATE (+54.95)\" data-fancybox=\"\" href=\"#\"\u003eCharcoal Grate for Cooking Chamber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca data-src=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/products\/accessories\/charcoal-basket\/charcoal-basket-sm.jpg\" data-caption=\"CHARCOAL BASKET FOR FIREBOX (+169.00)\" data-fancybox=\"\" href=\"#\"\u003eCharcoal Basket for Firebox\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #000; color: #fff;\"\u003e Specifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1610 Sq. Inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Two 19.8″x19″ Cooking Grates\u003cbr\u003e– 35.5″x14.5″ 2nd Level Slide-Out Cooking Shelf\u003cbr\u003e– 19″x18″ Cooking Grate in Firebox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Chamber Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e1\/4 Inch Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e77.9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOverall Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e58.2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOverall Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e34.5\"\u003cbr\u003e(Including Front Shelf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e591 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #000; color: #fff;\"\u003eMANUALS \u0026amp; DOCUMENTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensional Drawing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Loaded-Wichita_Dims_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIEW PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUser’s Manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/support\/backyard-smoker\/General-Backyard-Manual-v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIEW PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: center; background: #000; color: #fff;\"\u003eFAQ’S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yodersmokers.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/faqs-wood-pits\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIEW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Yoder Smokers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49422773649546,"sku":"641-000-000","price":5195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7416\/7690\/files\/78f32a7d-18d6-4eb2-9e8e-c3d654a1a373.jpg?v=1778773812","url":"https:\/\/smokerbroker.ca\/products\/smoker-20-wichita-loaded-casters-cw-ys","provider":"The Smoker Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}