Masterbuilt 10040106 Kingsford 18-1/2-Inch Kettle Grill

by MasterBuilt

Product Features

• 18-1/2-inch kettle grill with porcelain-coated lid and base
• Chrome cooking grate; 250+ square inches of grilling space
• Porcelain-coated ash can empties in seconds; lid hanger
• Bake Lite handles; adjustable air damper; heavy-gauge charcoal rack
• Measures approximately 20 by 26 by 42 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 20.5 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000Q9X6GK
• Item model number: 10040106
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,147 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A nice choice for anyone looking for a classic model with a few convenient extras, this 18-1/2-inch kettle grill features a porcelain-coated lid and base that not only look nice on the back deck or patio, but will also stand up to the elements. Its chrome cooking grate provides over 250 square inches of space for grilling up steaks, burgers, kebabs, or other favorites when gathering with friends and family. The unit also comes with a porcelain-coated ash can that collects ash from the kettle and empties in seconds with no need for getting hands dirty. For added convenience, the grill supplies Bake Lite handles, an adjustable air damper, a heavy-gauge charcoal rack, two smooth-rolling wheels, and a classic kettle shape that keeps flare-ups to a minimum. When the lid's not in use, it can hang from the bowl by a handy hook. The kettle grill measures approximately 20 by 26 by 42 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent grill with an ash catcher for a good price, April 18, 2010

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austin_Larry (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Masterbuilt 10040106 Kingsford 18-1/2-Inch Kettle Grill (Lawn & Patio)

I was interested in going from propane to charcoal but I wanted the convienance of an ash catcher. Of course Weber grills get the most ink, but I was bothered by how much they increased the price for an ash catcher (and it really is a simple, low-cost, yet useful addition) and that I didn't know the quality of a Weber anymore since they changed where they are manufactured.

So I went for this grill and have been very pleased. There is some assembly and it took my wife (who is very handy) and I over an hour. Once it is set-up it works great. Easy to wheel, ash catcher works great, the handle in my experience on the top has never gotten hot, and it is the same material to resist weathering as the Webers. The size is ok for 2-4 people. After that you will need a bigger grill or cook in a few shifts.

Since I have never had a Weber I can't compare but I have now used it a half dozen times, with excellent results every time. Be sure to get a coal chimney starter, they are fantastic, especially in windy weather. I would recommend this one Weber 87886 Chimney Starter

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 26" Version- Great grill for the price... with one minor adaptation., March 16, 2011

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Brian K James (Smyrna, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masterbuilt 10040106 Kingsford 18-1/2-Inch Kettle Grill (Lawn & Patio)

I bought the 26" version at a big box dept store for around $90 (oddly, I can't find this item anywhere on the internet so adding my review to this item). Wanted a Weber, but this is over $200 less for this size grill. Had to give it a try.
What I like:
-Size for the price
-4 legs instead of 3 on a weber makes it sturdier when moving around.
- double vents on top.

What I don't like:
-The ash catcher isn't as good as a Weber and had to modify slightly.

With the weber gold you almost never have to actually clean out the kettle because they design it with what I call a "scraper" that easily pushes all the ashes out of the kettle and into the ash can. This grill does not do that. Additionally, the ash can sits below the center of the grill and there is a wide open hole beneath the lower grate that you stack your charcoal. This is problematic if you use hardwood charcoal (not briquettes) because the smaller pieces (and large pieces that burn down) end up falling into the ash can. There is an easy fix however. I bought a diamond shaped mesh grill grate to sit over top the hole. This prevents charcoal from falling through while still allowing good ventilation. The drawback is I have to remove it periodically and manually clean out the grill. But I'd have to do it anyway since this is the one design feature that I can tell the Weber is much superior.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Junk, October 12, 2010

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Master Rebater - See all my reviews

This review is from: Masterbuilt 10040106 Kingsford 18-1/2-Inch Kettle Grill (Lawn & Patio)

Within two minutes into assembling this flimsy piece of junk, I regretted that I didn't get a Weber. Thin-guage metal & enamel with bolt-on plastic handles that crack and fall off. I took it back to Home Depot and paid the extra money for a Weber. Don't buy!