Common propane tank smoker sizes?

Sid Post · 01-04-2018, 08:16 PM

What are the common propane tank sizes and grate dimension (approximations here due to builder or shop differences)?

I keep seeing references to 120 Gallon (24" diameter?) and 130 Gallon (30" diameter?) smokers and Meadow Creek used to make a 60 Gallon model. What's a 250 or 500 look like?

What's the trade-off between something like a 120G vs. 130G? Is one better for a whole hog (granted it would be a smaller one) for example? How would a 250G fuel burn compare to say a 130G (assume both are 30" with the length being the main difference)?

TIA!

SmittyJonz · 01-04-2018, 08:22 PM

500 are Monsters, 250 is Pretty Big, 120-150 gallon is a Good Size for Most Guys........

Rockinar · 01-04-2018, 08:23 PM

250 gallon...

https://www.easttexassmokercompany.com/rk-250

mikemci · 01-04-2018, 08:32 PM

It depends on the length. My 250 gal. is 30" dia. It will be shorter than the 24" you mentioned. Not sure there is a "standard".

Sid Post · 01-04-2018, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

500 are Monsters, 250 is Pretty Big, 120-150 gallon is a Good Size for Most Guys........

Yes, a 500G is way too big for a solo person cook but I do have two WSM with a third on the way (or in the works more appropriately)! The 250G has me curious, though a 120G or 130G is most likely the best option for me personally and the friends I have.

JEStucker · 01-04-2018, 09:38 PM

1000 Gallon.
Belonged to a long time friend that passed away this last July. Had a monster firebox, a 70 gallon water-tank/steam generator and could handle roughly 1000lbs of meat at any given time.

Sid Post · 01-04-2018, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEStucker

1000 Gallon.
Belonged to a long time friend that passed away this last July. Had a monster firebox, a 70 gallon water-tank/steam generator and could handle roughly 1000lbs of meat at any given time.

Condolences to you and, his friends and family.

01-04-2018, 08:16 PM	#1
Sid Post is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-13 Location: East Texas, USA	Common propane tank smoker sizes? What are the common propane tank sizes and grate dimension (approximations here due to builder or shop differences)? I keep seeing references to 120 Gallon (24" diameter?) and 130 Gallon (30" diameter?) smokers and Meadow Creek used to make a 60 Gallon model. What's a 250 or 500 look like? What's the trade-off between something like a 120G vs. 130G? Is one better for a whole hog (granted it would be a smaller one) for example? How would a 250G fuel burn compare to say a 130G (assume both are 30" with the length being the main difference)? TIA! __________________ Shirley 24x42, Evie Mae patio, a 'herd' of WSM's, 26" Weber Kettle, ...

01-04-2018, 08:22 PM	#2
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	500 are Monsters, 250 is Pretty Big, 120-150 gallon is a Good Size for Most Guys........ __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

01-04-2018, 08:32 PM	#4
mikemci Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-19-13 Location: Live Oak, Texas	It depends on the length. My 250 gal. is 30" dia. It will be shorter than the 24" you mentioned. Not sure there is a "standard". __________________ 55 gal.UDS stick burner mini WSM red Thermapen There are two kinds of countries in the world, those that use the metric system and the one that sent men to the moon and back.

01-04-2018, 08:23 PM	#3
Rockinar is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Houston, TX	250 gallon... https://www.easttexassmokercompany.com/rk-250

01-04-2018, 09:38 PM	#6
JEStucker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-17-17 Location: That one particular harbor, So far, but yet so near Name/Nickname : Jeff	1000 Gallon. Belonged to a long time friend that passed away this last July. Had a monster firebox, a 70 gallon water-tank/steam generator and could handle roughly 1000lbs of meat at any given time.