YODER SMOKERS YS640S PELLET GRILL VS the newly designed TRAEGER TIMBERLINE XL | TRIGGER ALERT!!!

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[mikemcmahon]

I was strongly considering the Traeger Timberline after a trip to a store today and boy am I glad that I saw this video. Totally rethinking now that I saw what you get for equivalent cost on a Yoder. I deeply appreciate the time you took to produce this and agree with your sentiments about our country’s spending habits. I mistakenly presumed Traeger’s Timberline was made here!

[iklutah]

We have had a Traeger Lil Texas for many years, it was starting to show signs of age and we were in the market for a new pellet grill. Last week we went with the intent of buying the Traeger Timberline. We ended up buying the Yoder after seeing the design and build quality. After using it to cook brisket, pork belly, and sausage for 40 people yesterday, we're big fans of the Yoder. Thanks for this video!

[Jimmer-Space]

For anybody wondering how long the introduction is, it’s 17 minutes and 35 seconds. That’s where you want to fast forward to to start watching the actual comparison lol.

[MoseMoser]

I'm a YS1500 guy for the last 8 months now, and if you think the 640 is a tank, the 1500 is a Naval Destroyer. Yoders are worth the price for sure. I agree maybe an induction burner on the side would seal the deal and make it an ultimate cooking rig, but i also have a blackstone 36'' so i can't complain too much, i maybe used it 4 times since i got the Yoder and i do 90% of my cooking on it. My Stove top oven has since developed cobwebs.

good video guys, great points!

[koryh.]

Thank you for making this video. I actually had a Traeger Timberline on order. After watching this video I cancelled the Traeger and ordered a YS640 with all the accessories. I couldn't be happier with my Yoder !!

[rickbesser]

Hey thanks guys. I have been a diehard Traeger guy for years, but I found the same strengths and weaknesses you did! I now own a Yoder 1500 and just ordered a y640s built in for my outdoor kitchen. Good job on the comparison video.

[jameswaymyers]

Brother, you dont know how valuable this content is, and it's real and honest. You saved me money.

[MrRumBacardi]

Yes, it was a long video.
But! You backed it with usefull information. I own a YS640 Competition and I was debating if I should have gotten a Timberline. I am so happy with my YS I actually got almost all the accesories you mentionned. So it made sense for me to get a fully decked out yoder for the price of almost a barebones Timberline.
Great work. Keep up the good reviews :)
You have a new sub!

[thomassferes]

I guess it was meant to be. Ive been toying with buying a pellet grill and yes Yoder was “The One” I’m comparing everything with. . . You know doing my due diligence! Then I stumble upon your comparison which after listening to a well thought out presentation / comparison which I am very thankful for, I’m with out a doubt choosing The Yoder YS640!! “ ‘Buy Once Cry Once’ “ great Job and Im sure everyone that views this awesome comparison will agree!

[shaneallee]

The quality of the Treager is the same as no name Walmart pellet grills, but at over ten times the price. I understand your frustration in that a company is just breaking it off in their customers. Just relying on name recognition with maybe $250 dollar innovations.
Would like to see a comparison video with Yoder, Pitts and Spits, and Lone Star Grilz. All three made in USA with similar prices.
Thank you for the honest video. I know some creators have to give glowing reviews because of sponsorship, and they have to make a living too. But their opinions on things mean little to nothing when their word is trash.

[CWLight]

Wow! From another vet, army 29 years! Thank you for your research and heartfelt effort ya’ll put into this video! I know what my next pellet grill will be! Cheers!

[patrickkuhn]

Thank you! Saved my bacon with your comparison. Going with Yoder now. Didn't know about Traeger's Chinese manufacturing until your video.

[roncoon]

Bought a a YS640S a month ago, not my first smoker or grill. Wife and I spent a day shopping the chain stores and our local BBQ stores and at the end of the day I bought the Yoder for all the reasons you picked it. The only bad thing I have to say is the Yoder is so versatile that I'm on a steep learning curve as to how to use all of it's cooking options :)

[larrysioxson]

Never apologize for speaking the truth. Keep doing what you’re doing and keep these companies accountable for the quality of their products. 👍🏽

[benwilliams]

Let me start by saying thank you. This is by far the best comparison video I have ever seen. I am sold on the Yoder and thanks for taking the time to go into detail about the build quality. You guys have no idea how valuable this was and how much money you have saved me and other buys.

[jamescummings]

Had dinner at a friend's house last night and he just got his ys40s. I asked him why he chose it over others and his feelings were an exact match with yours. He may have just quoted you, but I haven't asked yet. This has convinced me to go with this as I was originally looking at the Ironwood XL. Thank you sir!

[bradtucker]

Amen Brother! Preach it! Don’t feel bad about stating the facts!

[AussieTimeSirStewietheKnight]

Great review. Nice to see someone take their time to think about before they state what they see and feel. I am buying a used Mint Yoder YS640/Comp that my friend had i am getting cheap. I was on the fence about the Timeberline XL but this deal came up. I will be upgrading the YS to the new controller.

[StealthJacksonB]

I've had the Yoder for 2 years and love it, build quality is CRAZY - YES ITS BUILT LIKE A TANK. Not a single part on it is questionable. Customer service is great. My opinion is you can't beat it. THE END.

[jamestheadvisor]

I’ve cooked with charcoal for years and years now. I’m keeping my charcoal grill but going to add a pellet grill. I looked at Traeger and felt the same way. My first thought was “This is a lot of money for thin metal”. So my journey started looking. I always come back to Yoder. I’m still looking but right now Yoder is in the lead. Thanks for the video! 🙏