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Crown S 490

A four-burner Crown cart grill that adds a 10,000 BTU side burner and 15,000 BTU rear rotisserie burner over the base Crown Shadow models.

$899Approx. MSRP

A well-rounded mid-range grill for someone who wants rotisserie and a side burner without stepping up to Regal prices.

Pros

  • 460 sq in cooking surface plus rotisserie and side burner is a lot of function for the price
  • Fine flame adjustment lets you dial in precise temperatures
  • One owner reported 10+ years of reliable service
  • Built to last (cast aluminum cookbox; rigid steel cabinet with stainless steel doors and lid; rust-resistant zinc-coated steel components)

Watch-outs

  • Uneven side-to-side heat reported by at least one reviewer
  • Side shelves and cart hardware are lighter-duty than the Regal/Baron Pro lines
  • Standard 2-year general parts warranty
  • Heavy (152 lb) — pick its spot and leave it

Known niggles

  • Some owners report one side of the grill running hotter than the other
  • No major reliability complaint pattern found beyond typical Broil King rust-if-uncovered risk
TypeGas
FuelPropane
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$899
Primary cooking area460 sq in
Total cooking area630 sq in
Main burners4
Main BTU40,000
Side burnerYes
Weight152 lb
Build materialCast aluminum cookbox; rigid steel cabinet with stainless steel doors and lid; rust-resistant zinc-coated steel components
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Broil King Crown S 490

Features

  • Four stainless steel Dual-Tube burners, 40,000 BTU total
  • 10,000 BTU cast iron side burner
  • 15,000 BTU rear rotisserie burner
  • Heavy-duty cast iron cooking grids
  • Stainless steel warming rack
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