Pit Barrel Cooker Co. 13497 Grill Part
- Grill Part
- Charcoal
- Alloy Steel
- Hinged
A hinged alloy steel charcoal part rated 4.6 stars across 306 reviews, from the maker of barrel-style smokers; confirm it matches your specific barrel size before ordering.
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How it ranks among the 212 grill parts we track
4.6★ across 306 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
306 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 212 grill parts we track - how the scorecard works · full grill parts data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Alloy steel and hinged, the Pit Barrel Cooker Co. 13497 is a charcoal grill part built for the brand's barrel-style smokers. The hinged design typically allows the piece to swing open for ash cleanout or charcoal reloading.
A hinged alloy steel piece on a charcoal grill part most often points to a grate or basket designed to swing open for ash cleanout or charcoal loading, matching how Pit Barrel Cooker's barrel smokers are typically serviced. The seller has not supplied a description or dimensions, so exact placement within the cooker and compatible barrel sizes are not confirmed by the data on file.
- Alloy steel material
- Charcoal fuel type
- Hinged design
- 4.6 rating, 306 reviews
Who it's for
Fits owners of a Pit Barrel Cooker Co. barrel smoker who need a hinged charcoal component sized to match their unit. Not for owners of other grill brands without confirming compatibility first.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Hinged design likely eases ash cleanout or reloading
- Alloy steel holds up to charcoal heat
- Rated 4.6 stars across 306 reviews
- No dimensions listed to confirm which barrel size it fits
- No seller description to confirm exact function
Performance notes
A hinged design typically makes ash removal or charcoal reloading easier without lifting the whole grate out, though this listing does not give dimensions to confirm which barrel sizes it serves.
Specifications
| Brand | Pit Barrel Cooker Co. |
|---|---|
| Model | 13497 |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Hinged |
How it compares
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| Pit Barrel Cooker Co. 13497 Grill PartThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 306 | 3.8 / 5 |
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Questions about the Pit Barrel Cooker Co. 13497
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the hinged design on the Pit Barrel Cooker Co. 13497 mean?
The listing notes a hinged design, which typically allows the part to swing open for ash cleanout or charcoal loading.
What is it made of?
Alloy steel.
Does this fit any charcoal grill?
It is made by Pit Barrel Cooker Co. and is most likely sized for their own barrel-style smokers, so confirm compatibility with your unit before buying.