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Title: Pellet Grills
Post by: Justribs on December 03, 2019, 01:01:33 PM

Good morning everybody I’m new to to the group and excited to be in it. I’m looking for some suggestions. I’m looking to purchase a pellet grill and trying to make a choice between the Yoder ys640 or the Rec Tec 700 bull does anybody have any experience with these two grills they both have there pros & cons but both of them seem to be vary good cooker. I would like to get some feedback on them.

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: teesquare on December 03, 2019, 01:59:58 PM

MAK 1 Star General......have owned several grills including the ones you mentioned. MAK wins....

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: TMB on December 03, 2019, 02:05:51 PM

Between the two you have listed the RecTec for sure!   Price,  warranty, company and quality can be beat

Now if $$$$ is not an issue get a MAK best there is

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: HighOnSmoke on December 03, 2019, 04:19:41 PM

Welcome from SE Georgia! I agree with Teesquare that the MAK 1 Star is pretty unbeatable. Pretty much the same cost as the Yoder.

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: Justribs on December 04, 2019, 06:09:40 AM

Good morning guys thanks for your suggestions.

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: sparky on December 04, 2019, 10:32:39 AM

Welcome from Washington.   Mak 1 star.

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: Smokin Soon on December 04, 2019, 01:32:03 PM

Mak 1 Star has always been on top of my list. The Pellet Grill market is growing, creating more competition. Weber is getting in the game with the "Smokefire" next month.

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: Jaxon on December 05, 2019, 05:33:47 PM

I'd take a serious look at a pellet grill that has the WEBER name on it.
Otherwise, between the two you list, I would definitely choose the RecTec pelletizer.
Keep us posted...

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: highball on December 07, 2019, 03:51:23 PM

I have a Rec Tec 700 bull, no issues in over a year of weekly use

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: Pappymn on December 07, 2019, 06:19:16 PM

What I have heard of the Yoder is that they really consume pellets. Would increase your cost of ownership


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Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: UWFSAE on December 08, 2019, 06:31:16 PM

Welcome from Southeast Texas!

If those are the only two choices, I'd say Yoder 640S (their new S controllers resolved many of my prior misgivings regarding the YS640, though propensity to rust still remains a concern).  Having had hands on with both the YS640 and the RT 680 when I was considering my purchase, I found both of them wanting in certain areas and elected to go with a different brand.  I think there are some other really good manufacturers out there including MAK, Pitts, and Blaz'n that are work a look that are within the same price range as the Yoder you're considering.

Title: Re: Pellet Grills
Post by: sparky on December 09, 2019, 10:14:03 PM

Neither.  Weber surefire.