Coyote vs Memphis Pellet Grill: Which Premium Wood-Fired Grill Is Right for Your Outdoor Kitchen

Coyote 28"

Coyote 36"

Memphis Pro 28"

Memphis Elite 39"

Coyote's double-walled canopy with gasket seal maintains consistent internal temperatures across outdoor cooking sessions. The built-in wind guard protects combustion stability in exposed outdoor kitchen locations without a separate add-on — a practical advantage for uncovered installations. Spring-assist hood makes one-handed operation easy mid-cook.

Memphis uses a braided 304 stainless steel oven-grade gasket — the same spec as a commercial oven door seal. This creates a tighter smoke seal than a standard gasket, producing better smoke retention during low-and-slow cooks and more consistent hood temperatures across varying ambient conditions. Fewer pellets burned maintaining set temperature over long sessions.

Coyote's Smart Drop™ system dispenses pellets only when the burn pot needs them — reducing waste and maintaining precise temperature control without constant auger cycling. The dual-fan system supplies combustion air and circulates heat simultaneously. Reliable standard pellet combustion that performs consistently across the full temperature range. No secondary combustion — pellets burn once and ash exits via the standard drip and ash management system.

Memphis's patented IntelliBurn Technology re-burns unspent fuel through a secondary combustion chamber — producing approximately 15% better fuel efficiency at the same temperature. Less ash, cleaner burn, more consistent temperature control over long cooks. Backed by US Patent No. 11,045,048 B2 — no other pellet grill manufacturer holds a comparable patent on secondary combustion.

Coyote includes both a smoke grate and a sear grate — swap the insert for your cooking mode. The 36" reaches 700°F with the sear configuration. Coyote's laser-cut 304 stainless cooking grates maximize surface contact for clean sear marks and even heat distribution. The grilling-first design philosophy shows up here — the sear grate is a primary feature, not an afterthought.

Memphis is the only pellet grill designed with three levels of direct flame heat — cook over open wood fire at three different proximity levels. The direct flame insert drops in easily, no tools required. At the Elite's 700°F ceiling, direct flame mode produces crust and char that standard indirect pellet cooking cannot replicate. Three levels of control vs Coyote's single sear configuration.

Coyote's VersaRack™ system provides multiple cooking surface configurations — adjust rack positions for different cut heights, run multiple cooking levels simultaneously, or reconfigure for indirect cooking. One of Coyote's most practical differentiators for buyers who cook a variety of proteins and want flexibility without changing inserts.

Memphis's dual metal convection fans circulate heat evenly across the entire cook surface — eliminating hot spots without rotating food. True convection makes Memphis exceptional for baking as well as barbecue — bread, pizza, and casseroles cook with the same consistency as a high-end kitchen oven. No other pellet grill in this class delivers this cooking range.

Coyote's interior halogen lights illuminate the full cook surface from inside the hood — activated directly from the digital control panel. The three LED-lit temperature probes are visible at a glance on the panel display so you can monitor all three food temperatures without opening the hood. Standard on both the 28" and 36" across all configurations.

Memphis Elite ITC3 built-in halogen lights illuminate the cook surface from inside the hood — positioned to cover the full grate area without shadows. For a permanent outdoor kitchen installation where evening cooking is the norm, interior lighting is a practical necessity. Standard across the Pro, Elite, and Elevate models.

Coyote's front-loading hopper slides open from the front — no reaching over a hot grill to refuel mid-cook. The 36" holds 15 lbs, the 28" holds 12 lbs. At standard burn rates that covers approximately 8–10 hours on the 36" at 225°F — enough for most smoking sessions without a refill. Clean, practical design for permanent outdoor kitchen built-in installations.

Memphis's dual-bin hopper lets you load two different pellet flavors simultaneously — run applewood and hickory in the same cook for blended smoke profiles. The Elite's 24 lb capacity is nearly double Coyote's 15 lb — at IntelliBurn's burn rate of approximately 1.3 lbs per hour at 350°F the Elite can run 18+ hours before a refill. For overnight brisket cooks without interruption the Memphis hopper is the decisive operational advantage.

Coyote's updated digital touchscreen provides direct control over cooking mode, temperature, and all three included meat probes from a single panel. Built-in timer, low-temp and overheat alarms, and a password-protected panel for outdoor kitchen installations. No WiFi app — all control is onboard. No dedicated electrical circuit required beyond a standard outdoor outlet.

Memphis's ITC3 system manages auger speed, fan speed, and combustion automatically to hold set temperature precisely. The Elite features a 7" touchscreen — the Pro uses a clean digital interface. The Memphis Mobile App connects via WiFi for remote temperature monitoring — current ITC3 supports monitoring and alerts only, not full remote control. Important: Memphis requires a dedicated electrical circuit installed by a certified electrician before installation.

Coyote Outdoor Living — Built for Outdoor Kitchen Integration

Memphis Wood Fire Grills — Patented Technology, BBQ Cooking System