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08-03-2011, 12:28 PM | #1 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-28-11
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Name/Nickname : Chad
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If you had $4000 to spend on a smoker, which one?
I've got a friend who's looking to buy a used Lang 84 deluxe for $4k. This one is located about 20 miles from where we are, so delivery fee is not an issue, but would need to be factored in otherwise. Before he spends the money, I'm interested in alternatives in the same size/price range (new or used). Preferably trailer mounted.
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08-03-2011, 12:37 PM | #2 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-16-11
Location: Trinity, NC
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Do a comparison on the lang vs. meadow creek. You can google it, may give you an idea...
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08-03-2011, 01:30 PM | #3 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-16-10
Location: Culver City, CA
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While I really enjoy my stickburner, many people find them to be too much of a hassle. Lang, from what I understand, is a high quality stickburner. Some folks prefer the ease of use of cabinet style smokers like Spicewine, Backwoods or Pitmaker.
How used is it? Looks like a new one goes for $4495. http://langbbqsmokers.com/lang84/lang84_deluxe.html
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08-03-2011, 01:32 PM | #4 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-14-09
Location: Lake Sinclair, GA
Name/Nickname : Hance
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^^^ Yeah, $500+- difference for used vs. new; I'm thinking ride over and get the new one...
Closest thing to a Lang is manufactured in central Georgia, a few miles up the road from 'ya, by Bubba Grillls (www.bubbagrills.net). Very similar in design and a few dollars less than Lang's, everything being equal. Otherwise, look at above mentioned, plus Stump's.
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08-03-2011, 01:36 PM | #5 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-16-10
Location: Culver City, CA
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THAT'S the one I was trying to think of! I knew I left something out.
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08-03-2011, 01:37 PM | #6 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-28-11
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Name/Nickname : Chad
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I've read that about the Lang's needing constant attention as well, which I'm not sure we'd be into. We've only ever cooked on UDS's and WSM's. I'm more partial to a cabinet smoker myself, but I'd need to compare size and all that before making a decision. |
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08-03-2011, 01:40 PM | #7 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-14-09
Location: Lake Sinclair, GA
Name/Nickname : Hance
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Size/capacity to dollar, it's going to be tough to beat an offset. However, if you dont need that capacity, then you dont need it... Stumps is manufactured 'round here as well....
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Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills |
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08-03-2011, 01:46 PM | #8 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-28-11
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Name/Nickname : Chad
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I don't think he needs the capacity, it's more that he wants it...bigger is better and all that. I've seen bubba grills, but he doesn't list any prices on his site. There's also a guy in Waycross, GA that builds reverse flow smokers for much cheaper than the Lang's, but again, haven't seen them in person so I can't compare how the compare in quality.
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08-03-2011, 02:11 PM | #9 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-15-08
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Either a Lang or a Spicewine.
Wouldn't pay 4G for a used 84 tho.
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08-03-2011, 02:11 PM | #10 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-14-09
Location: Lake Sinclair, GA
Name/Nickname : Hance
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I dont know of whom you're referring to in Waycross. Call Lonnie (of Bubba Grills); he'll get you the price. He may've stopped listing prices with the price of steel varying all over the place... Bubba's (Lonnie) are very good quality; worth at least taking a peek. Frankly, if he doesn't need all the size of a Lang 84, have him look at a MUCH less expensive 250R starts around $2600 I think. Almost any competition in the state you'll see both Lang's and Bubba's (and Stumps)...
Stumps is a cabinet type of smoker with set-it-and-forget-it options... However, you wouldn't want to leave these outside (like I do my Lang).
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Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills |
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08-03-2011, 02:15 PM | #11 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-28-11
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Name/Nickname : Chad
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Here's a craigslist link to the Waycross guy: http://brunswick.craigslist.org/for/2451196194.html. $1400 is the base model shown, and can add all the bells and whistles.
And I looked again at the Lang listing, it say's it's a year old. |
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08-03-2011, 02:25 PM | #12 |
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Join Date: 07-14-09
Location: Lake Sinclair, GA
Name/Nickname : Hance
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Ah yes, I remember seeing them from this guy. For me, personally, I wouldnt want to get that quality (or lack of) smoker, at any price. Just my personal opinion. Langs, Bubba's, etc. are built to competition quality (FYI: Lonnie won Memphis In May [Ribs] this year on his equipment); built to last. Strong trailers, good strong wheels, etc.
It's like comparing a new Ford/Chevy 4WD truck to a Yugo modified to have 4WD... For that matter, I picked up my used Lang 1160 (which is an early model 84) for $1600 a few years back. I wouldnt swap with a new one from this guy for love nor money.
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Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills |
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08-03-2011, 02:40 PM | #13 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 06-27-10
Location: Louisville, KY
Name/Nickname : Drew
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In that price range I'd get a stumps stretch and pocket the extra cash. I'm lazy and don't like baby sitting the fire all night.
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08-03-2011, 02:44 PM | #14 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 02-28-11
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Name/Nickname : Chad
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And Lakedogs, thanks for the head's up on the Waycross guy. Like I said, I've never seen them in person, just the craigslist postings. |
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08-03-2011, 02:58 PM | #15 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-16-11
Location: Trinity, NC
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http://www.smokymtbarbecue.com/2011/...-lang-smokers/
Check out this link. I don't have a Lang nor a Meadow Creek smoker, but found it doing research. I would love to have either one. |
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