If you want serious capacity, precision control, and true wood-fired flavor in one machine, the Yoder Smokers YS1500S Pellet Grill delivers — without compromise.

Built from heavy-gauge steel in the USA, the YS1500S combines the durability of a traditional offset smoker with the convenience of a modern pellet cooker. Whether you're smoking brisket low and slow or flame-grilling steaks hot and fast, this cooker gives you complete control over heat, smoke, and cooking zones.

At the center of the YS1500S is Yoder’s patented Heat Management System (HMS) and advanced Adaptive Control System (ACS). Together, they allow you to create distinct temperature zones across the cooking chamber and maintain consistent heat — even when opening the lid or cooking in colder weather. The result is balanced smoke, steady temperatures, and reliable results cook after cook.

This isn’t just a pellet smoker. It’s a versatile outdoor cooking system built for cooks who want flexibility, consistency, and long-term durability.

Lift the hood, feel the steel, and you’ll understand why many consider this their cooker for life.

Best For

• Large brisket cooks
• Multi-zone cooking (brisket + chicken simultaneously)
• High-capacity backyard entertaining
• Serious home cooks refining their craft
• Cooks who want both smoking and direct flame grilling

Patented Heat Management System (HMS)

• Two-piece perforated heat plate design
• Adjustable horizontal damper for direct flame access
• Create distinct temperature zones in one cook
• Smoke low and slow or grill with direct heat on demand

Adaptive Control System (ACS)

• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
• FireBoard integration for remote monitoring
• Fast temperature recovery after lid openings
• Cloud-based control through the Yoder app

Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction

• Exceptional heat retention and stability
• Maintains consistent smoke profile
• Performs in wind and cold weather
• Built for long-term durability

Competition Cart & Mobility

• Heavy-duty 10-gauge steel cart
• 10" flat-free casters
• Folding pull handleIntegrated tie-down points for trailer transport
• Powder-coated finish (orange, black, or silver)

Integrated Storage Drawer

• 150 lb capacity
• Weather, dust, and critter resistant
• Keeps tools, grates, and accessories within reach

• Cooking Surface: 1,500 Sq. Inches
• Two 24″x21″ Main Cooking Grates
• 18.75″x32.5″ 2nd Level Slide-Out Shelf
• Cooking Chamber Thickness:3⁄16Inch Steel
• Hopper Capacity: 20 lbs.
• Overall Length: 64.4″
• Overall Height: 67.3″
• Overall Depth: 37.1″ (Including Front Shelf)
• Drawer Height: 8.9″
• Drawer Width: 22.9″
• Drawer Depth: 34.9″
• Weight: 787 lbs

• User’s Manual
• Warranty
• Dimensional Drawing