Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet vs Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle
The two biggest 4-burner griddles.
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Best for: The largest griddle here, with a rust-resistant top
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet | Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking areaTotal griddle surface the maker lists. | 756 sq in | 648 sq in | 35% |
| Total burner outputMore BTUs recover heat faster when you load the top with cold food. | 48000 BTU | 48000 BTU | 20% |
| Burners / heat zonesMore zones let you sear on one side and keep food warm on another. | 4 | 4 | 15% |
| WeightMatters only if you move it around. | 167.1 lb | 113 lb | 5% |
| WarrantyLongest warranty listed for the main body or cooktop. | 5 years | 3 years | 25% |
| Cooking area | 756 sq in | 648 sq in | info |
| Burners | 4 independently controlled, 48,000 BTU total | 4, 48,000 BTU total | info |
| Cooktop | Rust-resistant carbon steel | Not listed | info |
| Heat | Reaches over 500 °F | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 167.1 lb | 113 lb | info |
| Warranty | Cookbox 5 years (no rust/burn through) | 3 years | info |
| EmberPick score | 9.6/10 | 7.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet
Better published figure on: Cooking area, Warranty.
What we like
- Most cooking area (756 sq in)
- Rust-resistant cooktop
- Closed cabinet storage
Watch out for
- 167.1 lb
Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- 648 sq in and 48,000 BTU
- Lighter than the Flatrock
Watch out for
- 3-year warranty
Verdict
Weber has 108 sq in more and a 5-year cookbox warranty; Irontop is 54 lb lighter. Both have 4 burners and 48,000 BTU.
- Weber Slate 36" Griddle with Closed Cabinet: Weber: Slate 36" with cabinet
- Traeger Irontop 4-Burner Griddle: Traeger: Irontop 4-Burner specs
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