Yoder Smokers 20" Loaded Wichita Offset Smoker

A Generational Offset Platform

The Loaded Wichita is a fully realized offset smoker platform designed to deliver the control, consistency, and durability that define serious wood-fired cooking. Built for those who prefer a true stick burner, this pit gives you direct command over fire, airflow, and smoke, the essential elements of traditional barbecue.

Built in Kansas and shaped by decades of hands-on pit building, the Loaded Wichita reflects a standard earned over time and refined through real-world use. As an American-made offset smoker, it carries forward a legacy of craftsmanship while meeting the expectations of today’s pitmaster.

Engineered for Consistent Wood-Fired Performance

At its core, the Loaded Wichita is a traditional offset smoker with a firebox, designed to burn real wood or charcoal and produce clean, thin blue smoke. A taller exhaust stack improves airflow and draft efficiency, helping maintain a steady burn and more even temperatures across the cook chamber.

A removable heat management plate adds another level of control, giving you the flexibility to create a more even cooking environment or remove it entirely for higher heat and increased airflow.

• Create a more balanced cooking environment across the chamber
• Remove the plate for higher heat and stronger airflow
• Run hot-and-fast cooks when needed
• Establish distinct temperature zones for different cuts of meat

Constructed from 1/4-inch steel, this backyard offset smoker is built for thermal stability, holding heat through long cooks and responding predictably to fire management adjustments.

Inside, 304 stainless steel cooking grates and a flexible two-piece second shelf provide durability and capacity for everything from single briskets to full loads.

Built for Real-World Use and Movement

The Loaded Wichita is designed to perform beyond a fixed position. A redesigned stand paired with front casters creates a stable, maneuverable platform, allowing you to position the pit where it works best for your space, your cook, and your workflow.

• Redesigned stand for improved stability
• Front casters for easier movement and positioning
• Removable front shelf for added workspace
• Balanced structure for better control while repositioning

Whether you are adjusting for wind, clearing space, or setting up for a long cook, this wood smoker is built with mobility as a core consideration.

From long overnight cooks to weekend gatherings, the Loaded Wichita delivers the control, durability, and flexibility expected from a modern stick-burning smoker. It is a platform built for serious barbecue today and designed to be passed down to the next generation.