The Kamado Joe Classic Joe III is the top of the Classic Joe range: a 46 cm ceramic kamado on a heavy-duty powder-coated cart, with the two upgrades that set Series III apart. The SlōRoller insert turns it into a dedicated smoker, and the 3-tier Divide & Conquer system gives you one more cooking level than the Classic Joe II.
It also adds a stainless steel charcoal basket, so you can lift the leftover coals out, shake the ash through and be ready for the next cook in a minute. Everything else you'd expect from a Kamado Joe is there: Air Lift hinge, Kontrol Tower top vent, wire mesh gasket and AMP firebox.
It suits anyone who smokes regularly and wants the most control a Classic-size kamado offers, without needing the bigger footprint of a Big Joe.
- Cooking surface: 46 cm diameter, 0.16 m² main grate
- Heat range: 107–398°C
- Series III features: SlōRoller insert, 3-tier Divide & Conquer, stainless charcoal basket
- Weight: 127.3 kg on its cart
How the Classic Joe III Kamado Works
A kamado is a thick ceramic egg that holds heat. You light lump charcoal in the firebox, then control the temperature by how much air you let in through the bottom vent and out through the Kontrol Tower top vent. Less air means a lower, slower fire; open them up and it climbs past 390°C for searing. Because the ceramic holds heat so well, it uses little charcoal and stays steady for long cooks.
SlōRoller Smoking Insert
The SlōRoller is a shaped ceramic insert that sits above the fire inside the dome. Instead of heat and smoke rising straight up past the food, it spreads them around the cooking chamber, giving you more even heat and smoke for brisket, pork shoulder, ribs and other low-and-slow cooks. Take it out when you want direct heat for grilling and searing.
Cooking Configurations
The 3-tier Divide & Conquer system holds the half-moon cooking surfaces at three different heights, so you can run different temperatures and cooking styles in the same cook:
- Low and slow: SlōRoller in, food on the upper level
- Two-zone: sear a steak low over the coals on one side, finish it higher up on the other
- Direct grilling: grates down low over the fire for steaks, chops and skewers
- Multiple levels: sides on the top tier while the main cooks below
Capacity
The 46 cm grate gives 0.16 m² of cooking space on the main level, which is room for roughly 13 burgers or 4 whole chickens. The extra tiers add more space when you need it. Need more room? See the Big Joe III with a 61 cm grate.
Fuel
Use Big Block XL lump charcoal or another quality lump charcoal. Light it with natural firelighters, never lighter fluid. The stainless charcoal basket lets you shake out ash and reuse the unburnt pieces next time.
Construction
- Ceramic dome and base with AMP (Advanced Multi-Panel) firebox
- Double-thick wire mesh fibreglass gasket for an air-tight seal
- Air Lift hinge that takes the weight of the dome
- Kontrol Tower top vent that holds its setting when you open and close the dome
- Stainless steel latch, stainless steel cooking grates and built-in dome thermometer
- Heavy-duty powder-coated steel cart with locking wheels and storage shelf
- Folding aluminium side shelves
Classic Joe III vs Classic Joe II
| Classic Joe III | Classic Joe II | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | 46 cm | 46 cm |
| Divide & Conquer | 3-tier | 2-tier |
| SlōRoller smoking insert | Yes | No |
| Stainless charcoal basket | Yes | No |
| Air Lift hinge, Kontrol Tower vent | Yes | Yes |
Mostly grilling rather than smoking? The Kamado Joe Classic Joe II gives you the same cooking size for less.
What's Included
Specifications
| Brand | Kamado Joe |
| Model | Classic Joe III (KJ15040921) |
| Type | Ceramic kamado charcoal grill and smoker on cart |
| Fuel | Lump charcoal |
| Cooking area | 0.16 m² (250 sq in) main grate |
| Grate size | 46 cm (18") diameter |
| Cooking levels | 3-tier Divide & Conquer |
| Temperature range | 107–398°C |
| Temperature control | Bottom vent and Kontrol Tower top vent |
| Construction | Ceramic dome and base, AMP firebox, wire mesh fibreglass gasket |
| Overall dimensions | 109.4 cm W × 125.8 cm H |
| Weight | 127.3 kg |
| Power requirements | None |
| Warranty (summary) | Limited lifetime on ceramics, 5 years metal |
Warranty
| Component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Key ceramic parts | Limited lifetime (original purchaser) |
| Key metal and cast iron parts | 5 years |
| Heat deflectors and pizza stones | 3 years |
| Miscellaneous components (including thermometer and gaskets) | 2 years |
For domestic use. Product registration with Kamado Joe is required. This is in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
FAQs
What does the SlōRoller actually do?
It sits above the fire and spreads heat and smoke around the cooking chamber instead of letting them rise straight up, so low-and-slow cooks get more even heat and smoke.
Does it need electricity?
No. It runs entirely on charcoal and airflow.
Is it hard to assemble?
The cart and shelves need assembling, and at 127 kg the grill needs at least two people to lift into the cart.
Do Classic Joe accessories fit?
Yes. It uses the Classic Joe size, so Classic Joe covers, the JoeTisserie, pizza stones and griddles all fit.
See it in person
You're welcome to come and see it at our showroom before you buy. Delivery is available, with the cost calculated at checkout.
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