Which pellet smokers have a brushless auger motor?

[DrSmoke1971]

Thinking about getting a pellet smoker, and comparing features. One thing I'd like to get more info on is which brands offer models with a brushless motor. I know that Traeger's D2 is brushless, and the Pit Boss 1600 Elite also seems to have a brushless motor(not the regular 1600 though, only the Elite).
Haven't found any other brand/model mentioning brushless motors. I assume if they don't point it out, they are not brushless, but who knows...
Anyone know of any other examples of pellet grills with brushless motors?

 

[jham0077]

That's a valid request since brushes wear out. But I wouldn't let that be the deciding factor in your choice.

 

[DrSmoke1971]

Agree, definitely not the deciding factor. Durability is high on the list, though, but even just for that aspect there's many other things to consider: Design/lifetime of the igniter, durability of the smoker body (stainless vs. powder-coated vs paint, also thickness), manufacturing quality (good cable management of the electric components, etc.).
It's just a bit more easy to get info on those things by looking at company websites or at display models in a store vs finding out about the motor.

 

[LYU370]

Don't know, don't really care. It's an auger motor that spins slowly for a short period of time, takes a break, then spins slowly for a few seconds more. It's not like it's an electric motor that constantly spins at high RPM.

 

[DrSmoke1971]

Hm, good point. It's indeed not a rotary tool or an electric drill or something like that.

 

[1MoreFord]

Don't know, don't really care. It's an auger motor that spins slowly for a short period of time, takes a break, then spins slowly for a few seconds more. It's not like it's an electric motor that constantly spins at high RPM.

Intermittent duty is generally harder on a motor(or engine) than constant duty. Just like driving a vehicle. Starting and stopping is killer on them.

 

[Speeed]

Not knocking anyone but this is another one of those things I wouldn't even concern myself with. Most of these auger motors take literally less than 15 minutes to change and they are inexpensive. I wouldn't be concerned with brushes or brushless and if it that much of a concern, pick up a spare and throw on a shelf in then garage or shed.

I also believe they have an extremely low failure rate regardless of manufacturer.

 

[TravelingJ]

Probably more of a marketing feature/incremental upgrade like a new cell phone.