Bolt on front handles now?

[LightningBoldtz]

I saw an add on facebook marketplace showing a 26 with a bolt on front handle.  Am I just out of the loop or is this something new?

[Darko]

That's interesting.

[varekai]

Webers website still shows welded handle, maybe someones attempt at a repair.....

[racedvl]

Repair

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[LiquidOcelot]

Clever repair using a walmart jumbo joe 22 handle.

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[JEBIV]

I know for a fact those front handles on a 26 snap off easy, just ask me how I know LOL

[michaelmilitello]

I know for a fact those front handles on a 26 snap off easy, just ask me how I know LOL

How do you know?


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[michaelmilitello]

Judging by the plastic wheels, it's an older one.  New ones have rubber treads. 


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[JEBIV]

I know for a fact those front handles on a 26 snap off easy, just ask me how I know LOL

How do you know?


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10 trips to the beach with a 62 lb 26er in and out of the truck should do it, just sayin'

[Cellar2ful]

Recommended procedure to prevent bowl handle breakage when moving a newer model 26"er:

I make two trips.  One trip is with the lid and cooking grate, the second trip is with the rest of the unit.  The lid and cooking grate are by far the heaviest pieces.  Once removed there is less stress put on the bowl handle.  Even if I am rolling it, I roll it without the lid in place by carrying the lid.

[michaelmilitello]

Recommended procedure to prevent bowl handle breakage when moving a newer model 26"er:

I make two trips.  One trip is with the lid and cooking grate, the second trip is with the rest of the unit.  The lid and cooking grate are by far the heaviest pieces.  Once removed there is less stress put on the bowl handle.  Even if I am rolling it, I roll it without the lid in place by carrying the lid.

+1 on this.   Is it just me or are handles on new kettles not as robust as the used to be?


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[JEBIV]

Recommended procedure to prevent bowl handle breakage when moving a newer model 26"er:

I make two trips.  One trip is with the lid and cooking grate, the second trip is with the rest of the unit.  The lid and cooking grate are by far the heaviest pieces.  Once removed there is less stress put on the bowl handle.  Even if I am rolling it, I roll it without the lid in place by carrying the lid.

Grate tip LOL

[vwengguy]

I don't think it's a 26"er... the grate is WAY too small with the charcoal baskets sitting on it... Ja .. the photo shows a real pointy looking triangle like a 26"  but I don't think it's anywhere close to a 26" and I don't see any bump in the kettle to like the 22" jumbos ... I don't know what's going on here but someone is smoking some funny stuff and it's not Pulled Pork ?


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[RRRanger99]

My guess? It's A bolt on handle Weber Euro 26"er!

[vwengguy]

I live in Europe ... have had ( 3 ) 26"er's and I have never seen a factory bolt on 26" handle... so my guess is the handle broke off and this was an easy fix? 🤷🏼‍♂️


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