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Kamado Joe Classic Joe III

Ranked #8 of 9 in Best Kamado Grills: Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg vs Weber Summit Kamado (2026). Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#8

Kamado Joe Classic Joe III

Best for: The 18" Kamado Joe with the 3-tier cooking system

4.2/10

What we like

  • 3-tier Divide & Conquer system
  • 750 °F top heat

Watch out for

  • 280.6 lb
  • No app control

Score breakdown

Cooking area 45%
Max temperature 20%
App / Wi-Fi control (listed) 20%
Weight 15%
Cooking area250 sq in
Max temperature750 °F
App / Wi-Fi control (listed)No
Weight280.6 lb
ModelKJ15040921
Cooking surface18" diameter, 250 sq in
Heat range225–750 °F
Weight280.6 lb (with cart)
Includes3-Tier Divide & Conquer cooking system, cart with locking wheels
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