Bar-Be-Cube Smoker/Grill

[Michigan0626]

http://www.americanbarbecuesystems.com/Bar-Be-Cube.html

Found this tiny tank surfing around.  It is charcoal or wood fired, however, there is an option to add a stainless steel pellet hopper attachment. Over 2200 cubic inches of cooking space. It weights over 400 pounds and has some heavy duty looking 10" wheels. This looks interesting.

[Michigan0626]

And an article I found about it:
http://ausbbq.com.au/hotnfast-smoked-brisket-in-six-hours-yes-you-can/

[teesquare]

Interesting concept - with the ability to add a pellet pumper attachment.

[bamabob]

That's a meatwagon right there.

[smokeasaurus]

Very interesting. American Barbeque Systems has made over and under style smokers (similar to The Good One) for years and this is real cool new design.

[Michigan0626]

I believe its American made. Obviously not stainless steel.

Tee, Smoke; with its pellet attachment, would you have given this one a thought over a MAK?

[Roget]

You could do some serious cooking on that.

[smokeasaurus]

I believe its American made. Obviously not stainless steel.

Tee, Smoke; with its pellet attachment, would you have given this one a thought over a MAK?

Nope. I like a pit that does one thing very well. It seems like these "hybrids" have concessions and trade offs. Just my 2 cents....

[Michigan0626]

I believe its American made. Obviously not stainless steel.

Tee, Smoke; with its pellet attachment, would you have given this one a thought over a MAK?

Nope. I like a pit that does one thing very well. It seems like these "hybrids" have concessions and trade offs. Just my 2 cents....

That is understandable. I can see this cooker fill a very specific niche, and do it well. It doesn't have that classic appearance to become a backyard feature like a MAK 2 Star or Weber Genesis.  Like you said, since its a jack of all trades and master of none, I do really see this being a competition powerhouse. 

The niche I see this being great for is catering. It is small, compact, and maneuverable; yet it has a huge cooking capacity. Take it from site to site. Those wheels will accommodate wide array of terrain and locations. The fuel source versatility will let you choose what is best with what is available. 

The Bar-Be-Cube could be a money maker. You can probably cater to 75-130 people. It can hold:
12 butts
12 briskets
20 St. Louis
25 baby backs
20 pork loins
30 half, 18 whole chickens
140 chicken pieces
200 sausage links
9 turkey breasts
6 whole turkeys

[TMB]

I believe its American made. Obviously not stainless steel.

Tee, Smoke; with its pellet attachment, would you have given this one a thought over a MAK?

Nope. I like a pit that does one thing very well. It seems like these "hybrids" have concessions and trade offs. Just my 2 cents....

That is understandable. I can see this cooker fill a very specific niche, and do it well. It doesn't have that classic appearance to become a backyard feature like a MAK 2 Star or Weber Genesis.  Like you said, since its a jack of all trades and master of none, I do really see this being a competition powerhouse. 

The niche I see this being great for is catering. It is small, compact, and maneuverable; yet it has a huge cooking capacity. Take it from site to site. Those wheels will accommodate wide array of terrain and locations. The fuel source versatility will let you choose what is best with what is available. 

The Bar-Be-Cube could be a money maker. You can probably cater to 75-130 people. It can hold:
12 butts
12 briskets
20 St. Louis
25 baby backs
20 pork loins
30 half, 18 whole chickens
140 chicken pieces
200 sausage links
9 turkey breasts
6 whole turkeys

Doing that many butts or briskets alone could feed 300 if serving buns and sides.     

I like it, but like Smoke said "hybrids" have trade offs to them

[Michigan0626]

I believe its American made. Obviously not stainless steel.

Tee, Smoke; with its pellet attachment, would you have given this one a thought over a MAK?

Nope. I like a pit that does one thing very well. It seems like these "hybrids" have concessions and trade offs. Just my 2 cents....

That is understandable. I can see this cooker fill a very specific niche, and do it well. It doesn't have that classic appearance to become a backyard feature like a MAK 2 Star or Weber Genesis.  Like you said, since its a jack of all trades and master of none, I do really see this being a competition powerhouse. 

The niche I see this being great for is catering. It is small, compact, and maneuverable; yet it has a huge cooking capacity. Take it from site to site. Those wheels will accommodate wide array of terrain and locations. The fuel source versatility will let you choose what is best with what is available. 

The Bar-Be-Cube could be a money maker. You can probably cater to 75-130 people. It can hold:
12 butts
12 briskets
20 St. Louis
25 baby backs
20 pork loins
30 half, 18 whole chickens
140 chicken pieces
200 sausage links
9 turkey breasts
6 whole turkeys

Doing that many butts or briskets alone could feed 300 if serving buns and sides.     

I like it, but like Smoke said "hybrids" have trade offs to them

Sorry about that. I didn't relay all of the correct information. Here is what they say for Bostons and Briskets:

Boston Butt
12ea - Boston Butt 5 - 6lb
225* - 10 hours
250* - 8 - 8 1/2 hours
12ea - 5 - 6lb Butts will serve 120-130 (4) oz servings


Brisket
12ea - Flat Brisket 5 - 6lb
225* - 8 1/2 - 9 hours
250* - 7 1/2 - 8 hours
12ea - 5 - 6lb Flat Briskets will serve 120-130 (4) ounce servings
Cooks Note: 215* - 225* is the perfect temperature for small smokers. Always remember it takes small amounts of wood.


Also, who only eats a quarter pound of bbq?  I guess its good for figuring out portions for large groups.

[TMB]

I believe its American made. Obviously not stainless steel.

Tee, Smoke; with its pellet attachment, would you have given this one a thought over a MAK?

Nope. I like a pit that does one thing very well. It seems like these "hybrids" have concessions and trade offs. Just my 2 cents....

That is understandable. I can see this cooker fill a very specific niche, and do it well. It doesn't have that classic appearance to become a backyard feature like a MAK 2 Star or Weber Genesis.  Like you said, since its a jack of all trades and master of none, I do really see this being a competition powerhouse. 

The niche I see this being great for is catering. It is small, compact, and maneuverable; yet it has a huge cooking capacity. Take it from site to site. Those wheels will accommodate wide array of terrain and locations. The fuel source versatility will let you choose what is best with what is available. 

The Bar-Be-Cube could be a money maker. You can probably cater to 75-130 people. It can hold:
12 butts
12 briskets
20 St. Louis
25 baby backs
20 pork loins
30 half, 18 whole chickens
140 chicken pieces
200 sausage links
9 turkey breasts
6 whole turkeys

Doing that many butts or briskets alone could feed 300 if serving buns and sides.     

I like it, but like Smoke said "hybrids" have trade offs to them

Sorry about that. I didn't relay all of the correct information. Here is what they say for Bostons and Briskets:

Boston Butt
12ea - Boston Butt 5 - 6lb
225* - 10 hours
250* - 8 - 8 1/2 hours
12ea - 5 - 6lb Butts will serve 120-130 (4) oz servings


Brisket
12ea - Flat Brisket 5 - 6lb
225* - 8 1/2 - 9 hours
250* - 7 1/2 - 8 hours
12ea - 5 - 6lb Flat Briskets will serve 120-130 (4) ounce servings
Cooks Note: 215* - 225* is the perfect temperature for small smokers. Always remember it takes small amounts of wood.


Also, who only eats a quarter pound of bbq?  I guess its good for figuring out portions for large groups.

OH, that would change the game plan a little

I use 1/4 bbq but adding buns, sides and chips so the bbq would go further