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How to Lift a Kamado Joe
Lifting a Kamado Joe can be challenging, as even the lightest model in their lineup still weighs 68-pounds. Their biggest model, the Kamado Big Joe III weighs 487-pounds. So, moving any Kamado Joe takes some forethought, safety measures, and perhaps a friend or two.
A lot of the Kamado Joe models can be too heavy for a typical home deck and should ideally be placed on a patio or some other paved surface. The lighter models that are under 100-pounds or so can be placed on a deck or a sturdy table.
Where larger models like the 487-pound Kamado Big Joe III and the 200-pound Kamado Joe Classic might need to be put together in a permanent location.
If you do need to lift a Kamado Joe, you should recruit a friend or two to help you. If you have doubts about being able to lift it, or you have some type of physical limitation, you should consider hiring professional movers.
They have the safety equipment and training to handle big lifts, including things like large Kamado Joe grills.
Where Should You Put a Kamado Joe?
Heavy Kamado Joe models like the Kamado Big Joe III and Classic III are better suited for a patio or a paved surface rather than a deck.
They also need to be placed at least a foot from any building or flammable structure. Smaller models like the Kamado Joe Jr. are relatively light and can be placed on a deck or on top of a picnic table.
How to Lift a Kamado Joe into a Table
When lifting the Kamado Joe into a table the two safest handholds on a Kamado Joe are the back airlift hinge assembly and the bottom draft door compartment with the door open.
You should never attempt to lift a Kamado Joe by the side tables or bear hug it.
If you have a larger model, you should recruit at least one more person to help you move it into position in the table. Then make sure to lift with your legs, and not the muscles in your lower back.
Should You Be Trying to Lift a Kamado Joe?
You shouldn’t try to lift a Kamado Joe by yourself. You should always have at least one other person help you lift a Kamado Joe.
If you are concerned that you can’t lift it safely, or you have any sort of physical limitation, you should strongly consider hiring professional movers.
They have the equipment, lifting straps, back braces, and experience to handle a wide range of lifts, including lifting a Kamado Joe into a grill table.
How Heavy Is Kamado Joe?
The heaviest model in the Kamado Joe lineup is the Kamado Big Joe III, which weighs a whopping 487-pounds, while the smallest model, the Joe Jr. only weighs a hefty 68-pounds.
Other models vary in weight and size and can weigh heavier based on the accessories you add.
https://www.kamadojoe.com/pages/faq
Kamado Joe Big Joe – 352 lbs.
Kamado Big Joe II – 372 lbs.
Kamado Big Joe III – 487 lbs.
Kamado Joe Classic – 200 lbs.
Kamado Joe Classic II – 232 lbs.
Kamado Joe Jr. – 68 lbs.
Pellet Joe – 197 lbs.
Kettle Joe – 121 lbs.
How Heavy Is the Kamado Joe Classic?
The Kamado Joe Classic weighs 200-pounds when fully assembled. Though any accessories you update to this somewhat basic model can drive the weight up even further.
How Heavy Is the Kamado Big Joe 3?
The Kamado Big Joe III weighs 487-pounds. It’s the heaviest model in their lineup.
Final Thoughts
The ceramic construction and heavy-duty components of Kamado Joe grills make them very heavy compared to traditional charcoal grills.
Even their lightest models the Kamado Joe Jr. still tips the scales at 68-pounds, whereas the whopping Kamado Big Joe III weighs in at an impressive 487-pounds.
This means that you need at least one other person to help you safely lift, even modest Kamado Joe models like the Classic, which weigh 200-pounds.
With the heavier models, you might want to consider hiring professional movers to handle the work or perhaps put it together in a permanent location.
Robert is a certified Pitmaster, with over a decade of experience in smoking the best meats you’ll ever feast upon. He also has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. When he’s not researching technical topics, he’s most likely barbecuing in his backyard.