Head to head
Kamado Joe Classic III vs Big Green Egg Large
Our pick
Big Green Egg Large
Kamado Grills
Why this one
- The Big Green Egg Large offers 262 square inches of cooking space on an 18.25-inch grate.1


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What Kamado Joe Classic III offers
Kamado Joe Classic III: cooking area 250 sq in.2 Kamado Joe Classic III: grate diameter 18 in.3 Kamado Joe Classic III: weight 280.6 lb.3
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | Kamado Joe Classic III | Big Green Egg Large |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking area | 250 sq in2 | 262 sq in1 |
| Grate diameter | 18 in3 | 18.25 in1 |
| Weight | 280.6 lb3 | 162 lb1 |
More details
| Specification | Kamado Joe Classic III | Big Green Egg Large |
|---|---|---|
| Wall construction | Ceramic3 | Ceramic1 |
| Max temperature | 750 °F3 | 750 °F1 |
| Heat deflector included | Yes3 | Not published |
| Stand | Cart3 | Not published |
| Grate material | Stainless steel3 | Stainless steel4 |