Dilemma: Lang 48 or 60?

[Gersidi]

Anyone that has used both, how many more slabs of spares can I realistically get on the 60?

And I'm really tall... Does anyone know what height the cooking grate is from the ground?

 

[SmittyJonz]

Maybe Lang knows ..........

 

[Bigr314]

I do not have a Lang but do have a Shirley. I would go for the 60.When in doubt go bigger.

 

[sylntghost]

My 24x60 Shirley is 35 inches from the ground give or take an inch. If you need it taller tell them to elevate to a height you are comfortable with.

 

[mikemci]

35-36" Is probably what most builders will put it at. That is building standard for kitchen counters. I would get the 60 if I were you.

 

[triplezip]

Always, always, always go bigger -- You will use the space, trust me. I was stuck between the 60 and 84, and not a day goes by that I'm not glad I went with the 84. Not sure how tall the 60 is, but I'm 6' 1" and I cook comfortably on the 84.

 

[Chrome Dome]

Always, always, always go bigger -- You will use the space, trust me. I was stuck between the 60 and 84, and not a day goes by that I'm not glad I went with the 84. Not sure how tall the 60 is, but I'm 6' 1" and I cook comfortably on the 84.

I completely agree with triplezip. I have a Lang 84" and a Lang 36" Deluxe. I wish that I had gone a size or two up instead of the 36". Height wise, I'm about 6"1', and have no issues on the 36" or 84".

 

[Doog]

I would go with the Lang 60 deluxe if you can afford it. It always nice to have a little room to spread out.
I have a Lang 84D and I enjoy the size of it.

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

Get the 60.

I don't subscribe to the "Go Bigger" school of thought, but the Lang 60 is a perfect size cooker. It's not to big to cook a couple of racks of ribs while it still has enough space to smoke a Pig.

 

[BBQ Freak]

I would get the 60 , you can feed a few or a big party and not use a lot of wood .

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

Back in the day when I was looking at Lang I woulda bought the 48...Just because it was big enough...I ended up with an old OK Joe Longhorn instead because of $$$...

Now I wish I had something bigger...Like the Lang 60

 

[pjtexas1]

Get the 60.

I don't subscribe to the "Go Bigger" school of thought, but the Lang 60 is a perfect size cooker. It's not to big to cook a couple of racks of ribs while it still has enough space to smoke a Pig.

I agree. You know your cooks and if you plan on catering or cooking for big groups. You can go too big and cooking 2 pieces of meat will seem like a waste of fuel. You can also go too small and be buying again. It's important to get what works for you. We only know what works for ourselves and ymmv.

 

[rookiedad]

go big or go... well, you know.

 

[SMOKE FREAK]

OK...Just buy both of em :thumb:

 

[dummy que]

get the 60 i am 6'1" no problem pleanty of room next thing you will want an 84

 

[Gersidi]

Maybe Lang knows ..........

Hehe They were closed!

But seriously, my dad and I are planning a road trip down there and I am just super excited. I have seen both in person but sometimes it is hard to quantify practical cooking space. He's telling me to just go for the 60. I am leaning towards that way now. I don't like the deluxe because I would like to be able to use the firebox to pre-heat splits, plus I have an alto-shaam.

I wonder if he could build it so it is a little higher (shelf). When I said I was tall I meant real tall. I am 6'7.

Is 15 racks of spares realistic on the 60? Is the temp harder to control with the 60 over the 48? I notice the 60 has extra dampers on the firebox.

Thanks for the responses guys.

Appreciated.

 

[PaPaQ]

Sounds like you need a straight back SF with 3 or 4 shelves that would put the top 2 about 4 & 5 ft off the ground.

 

[sylntghost]

^^^^^^^^^ that's exactly what I was thinking. The Shirley's could also raise the height of the whole cook chamber from the trailer. They will make it as tall as he needs.

 

[BBQ_MAFIA]

If you go to the Lang web site you can watch the videos and hear Ben Lang talk about his cookers. I would look into the possibility of a slide out second shelf. Everyone posting is either recommending a 60 or 84 so that should answer you question about the 48. I really thing the 60 is the best all around size if you don't have intentions of cooking for very large groups on a regular basis. One other thing about the 60. I don't know if the warming box can fit full hotel pans. So if if you are considering the warming box you should find out.

One of the other guys posted about looking into a SF Pit which sounds like a good idea to me. This will give you a good comparison so you can get what works for you.

Below I attached Capacity for the 60 from the Lang site.
COOKING CAPACITY
Will Hold: 40 to 45- 1/2 Chickens
Or: 20 - 8lb. Pork Butts
Or: 15 - Slabs Ribs
Or: 1 - 100 lb. Pig

Good luck with your choice.

Hehe They were closed!

But seriously, my dad and I are planning a road trip down there and I am just super excited. I have seen both in person but sometimes it is hard to quantify practical cooking space. He's telling me to just go for the 60. I am leaning towards that way now. I don't like the deluxe because I would like to be able to use the firebox to pre-heat splits, plus I have an alto-shaam.

I wonder if he could build it so it is a little higher (shelf). When I said I was tall I meant real tall. I am 6'7.

Is 15 racks of spares realistic on the 60? Is the temp harder to control with the 60 over the 48? I notice the 60 has extra dampers on the firebox.

Thanks for the responses guys.

Appreciated.

 

[Gersidi]

I would look into the possibility of a slide out second shelf.

2nd shelf? Do you mean a 3rd grate? I was under the assumption that the top removeable grate was now standard.