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LEDGE Prime

The LEDGE (Prime, first-generation, formerly sold as Daniel Boone Prime) is a 458-sq-in cart pellet grill with 12V direct power and an 18 lb hopper.

$899Approx. MSRP
Great foreasy to learnlow-and-slow smokingset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

A good mid-range option for a beginner who wants app control and a big cook surface without paying flagship prices, but budget for a thermal blanket if you'll be smoking through winter.

Pros

  • 458 sq in of cooking space is enough for whole turkeys, briskets, and multiple rib racks
  • WiFi app control and three included meat probes make set-and-forget cooking easy for beginners
  • Adjustable heat diffuser allows zone cooking (direct sear vs. indirect smoke)
  • Owners consistently praise Green Mountain's customer service for handling warranty claims
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • 14-gauge steel cookbox is thinner than premium competitors and can develop a lid-to-body gap that leaks smoke
  • Needs an optional thermal blanket to hold steady temperatures below about 40°F
  • WiFi connection can drop mid-cook and sometimes needs a firmware update to pair reliably
  • Pellets can bridge/hug the hopper sides, starving the auger and stalling the fire if not shaken loose

Known niggles

  • Auger motor and motherboard failures reported by some owners within about 2 years of ownership
  • Igniter burnout reported after as few as 3 uses in isolated cases
  • Low-pellet alarm sometimes triggers falsely even with a full hopper
  • Glass viewing window in the lid darkens with soot quickly and needs cleaning after every cook to stay usable
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatFreestanding cart
Approx. MSRP (USD)$899
Primary cooking area458 sq in
Side burnerNo
Hopper capacity18 lb
Temp range150–550°F
Weight182 lb
Build material14-gauge steel body, 13-gauge steel lid (14-gauge stainless lid option), 12-gauge steel grease tray
WiFi / appYes

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

Green Mountain Grills LEDGE Prime

Features

  • 12V Direct Power for faster startup and steadier temps
  • WiFi Smart Control with Server Mode remote access
  • Collapsible front shelf and interior grill light
  • Rotisserie-enabled mounting
  • 18 lb pellet hopper
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