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550C
$459.99 $1.13 / sq.in Value
A versatile pellet smoker suitable for backyard BBQ enthusiasts.
MAIN GRATE 406 sq.in
TOTAL AREA 553 sq.in
HOPPER CAP. 10 lbs
TEMP RANGE 160° – 500°F
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✔ Key Advantages (Pros)
- PID temperature controller holds steady smoking temps up to 450°F
- sq. in two-tier grates on a compact footprint for smaller patios
- Includes Smoke Mode and folding front storage shelf
✖ Limitations & Drawbacks (Cons)
- Small 10 lb hopper capacity
- No hopper cleanout door or external ash pan
- Lacks WiFi connectivity
Complete Hardware & Engineering Specifications
Click highlighted specification badges to filter matching models on the matrix| Capacity (Food Fit & Clearance) | 🍗 4 Chickens 🍖 5 Rib Racks 🥩 3 Pork Butts 🍔 24 Burgers 🍗 40 Wings |
|---|---|
| Party Serving Size | 👥 Serves 6-10 |
| Primary Cooking Grate | 406 sq.in |
| Total Cooking Area | 553 sq.in |
| Price per Sq. Inch (Value Metric) | $1.13 / sq.in |
| Pellet Hopper Capacity | 10 lbs |
| Operating Temp Range | 160°F - 500°F |
| Smart Tech & Connectivity | |
| Controller Microchip | Digital PID 💨 Super Smoke Mode |
| App Ecosystem & Features | No Wireless App Required (Offline Dial Control) |
| Direct Flame Searing | ♨️ Indirect Convection Only |
| Chamber Insulation | Single Wall |
| Pellet Level Sensor | No Sensor |
| Ash Cleanout Solution | No (Shop-Vac Required) |
| Hopper Dump Cleanout | Manual Scoop |
| Meat Temperature Probes | 1 Ports (1 Included) |
| Net Unit Weight | 85 lbs |
| Manufacturing Origin | Imported |
| Grill Size | 49.0" wide x 24.0" deep x 51.0" high |
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🌲 Estimated Fuel Consumption for Z Grills 550C
At typical 225°F smoking temperatures, an auger system with a 10-lb hopper burns approximately 1.0 to 1.5 lbs of hardwood pellets per hour. A full hopper provides roughly 7 to 12 hours of continuous unattended low-and-slow cooks.