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Primitive Pits 500 Gallon Offset Smoker
$7,995
The 500-gallon is an excellent option for catering, pop-ups, or the centerpiece of your pit house.
Our 500s are being used daily by multiple award-winning pit-masters around the world. You will find our offsets in establishments who have earned such accolades as Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints, Food and Wine Chef of the Year, James Beard finalists, Michelin Awards and more.
This offset provides a lot of cook room, delivering the best results in live-fire BBQ. We handcraft the 500 on skids or on one of our three robust trailer options.
Specs:
- Cooking dimensions: 80" × 36" grate
- Cooking capacity: Approximately 12–16 briskets
- Overall length: 13' 6" Estimated weight: 1,950 lbs.
- Balanced Capacity for Restaurants and Catering
The Primitive Pits 500 Gallon is built for barbecue teams that need sustained commercial capacity without stepping all the way into the largest production model. It is a strong fit for caterers, pop-ups, restaurants, and pit houses that want a serious offset with flexible placement options.
Compare Primitive Pits Smoker Sizes
Compare the 500 Gallon with smaller and larger Primitive Pits smoker models to match your production volume.
Review the Primitive Pits 250 Gallon commercial offset smoker.
Review the Primitive Pits 1000 Gallon commercial offset smoker.
Review the The Babe backyard offset smoker.
Plan for Placement, Access, and Service
Confirm the intended location, access route, working clearance, mobility requirements, and production needs before submitting a build request. Use the builder above to review the available configuration and estimated total before requesting this smoker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the 500 Gallon designed for?
It is designed for barbecue restaurants, caterers, pop-ups, and pit rooms that need more cook room than the 250 Gallon provides.
How long is the wait time for a Primitive Pits smoker build?
We offer two waiting lists. Our “ASAP” list is for customers who want their Primitive Pits offset smoker as quickly as possible, and we make every reasonable effort to meet their timing needs. Our “Non-Rush” list is for customers planning a future restaurant, pit room, catering operation, or other establishment who are not in an immediate hurry.
Can I choose the tank color or patina for my Primitive Pits smoker?
We purchase tanks by the tractor-trailer load based on specifications that help ensure the performance we expect from every Primitive Pits smoker. Tanks are not selected for a specific patina or color, and because of our production volume, it is difficult to choose from individual tanks on the shop lot. You may send us a reference photo, and we will make every reasonable effort to find a tank with a similar appearance. We want your offset smoker’s natural patina and color to fit your brand as closely as possible.
Should I compare it with the 1000 Gallon?
Yes. If your team expects very high recurring volume, compare the 500 Gallon with the 1000 Gallon before submitting a build request.
- Manufacturer
- Primitive Pits
- Category
- Smokers
- Fuel type
- wood
- Price
- $7,995
- Made in USA
- Yes
- Width
- 162 in
- Weight
- 1950 lb