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.

Orders ship fast, usually the next business day, and everything is packed with care so it arrives ready to fire up. If your order shows up damaged or it's not what you ordered, just email orders@thekansascitybbqstore.com within 48 hours with a photo.

As a family-owned small business based in Kansas City, we carefully choose every brand we carry. We only partner with BBQ brands we trust for their quality, performance, and consistency.

Every order is packed with care by our team, and if you ever have a question or need help, we’re here to make it right.