The Kamado Joe® Classic Joe™ II 18" Charcoal Grill with cart is a workhorse ceramic kamado designed for backyard BBQ enthusiasts and serious pit masters who want precise temperature control, incredible fuel efficiency, and restaurant-quality results.
With its thick ceramic body, upgraded Kontrol Tower top vent, and patented Air Lift™ hinge, the Classic II makes it easy to dial in low-and-slow smoke sessions, blazing hot sears, and everything in between.
The Divide & Conquer® Flexible Cooking System with multi-level, half-moon grates gives you real-zone cooking flexibility so you can sear on one side and roast on the other, all in the same cook.
Finished with a heavy-duty rolling cart, folding side shelves, and essential tools included, this setup is ready to anchor your outdoor kitchen from day one.
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Features
- Premium 18" ceramic kamado grill in iconic red finish, ideal for smoking, roasting, baking, and high-heat searing
- 2-Tier Divide & Conquer® Flexible Cooking System with half-moon cooking grates for multi-zone and multi-surface cooking
- Air Lift™ hinge significantly reduces dome weight for easy, one-finger opening and closing
- Kontrol Tower® top vent for precise airflow control; rain-resistant and designed to hold settings during cooks
- Thick ceramic body with wire mesh fiberglass gasket for superior heat retention and long gasket life
- AMP FireBox™ multi-piece firebox design to help prevent cracking from heat stress
- Built-in thermometer in the dome for at-a-glance temperature monitoring
- Heavy-duty galvanized steel cart with locking caster wheels for stability and mobility
- Foldable side shelves/handles for prep space and convenient folding storage
- Includes stainless steel cooking grate, heat deflector plates, ash tool, and grill grate gripper
- Versatile temperature range suitable for low-and-slow BBQ, wood-fired pizzas, roasting, and direct searing
Specs
- Overall dimensions: approx. 26.4" W x 26.4" D x 36.2"–48" H (including cart and shelves)
- Cooking grate diameter: 18"
- Total cooking area (primary grate): approx. 254–256 sq. in.
- Expanded cooking area with Divide & Conquer system: up to approx. 406 sq. in.
- Grate material: stainless steel
- Net weight: approx. 188–200 lbs. (grill with cart)
- Shipping weight: approx. 250–260 lbs. (varies by dealer packaging)
- Assembly required: minimal (cart assembly, placing grill in cart, attaching shelves and hardware)
Warranty
Kamado Joe backs the Classic Joe II with a strong limited lifetime warranty on ceramic parts, plus additional coverage on metal components, heat deflectors, and other parts per their official policy.
Ceramic parts are typically covered for the life of the original purchaser, while metal and cast-iron parts carry a multi-year limited warranty and gaskets/thermometers have shorter-term coverage as specified.
For the most accurate details and any registration requirements, refer to Kamado Joe’s current warranty terms on their website for the Classic Joe II.
Shipping & Returns
Kamado Joe grills ship freight due to their size and weight and are typically delivered curbside by appointment; customers are expected to inspect the shipment upon delivery and note any visible damage on the carrier paperwork.
If there is concealed damage or issues with the shipment, you must notify the seller or Kamado Joe within the time window specified in their policy so that a claim or replacement can be arranged.
Returns are generally limited to new, unused grills in original packaging and may be subject to restocking fees and return freight costs, according to the seller’s and manufacturer’s terms.
See our full store policies here for Shipping, and here for Returns & Refunds.