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class=\"br-ys480s\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== HERO INTRO ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs br-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eOfficial Yoder Smokers Dealer · Sydney · Handcrafted in Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYoder YS480s. 800 sq in. Heavy-Gauge Steel. The Same Yoder DNA in a Real-World Backyard Footprint.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YS480s is the smaller sibling to our flagship YS640s. Same heavy-gauge steel cooking chamber. Same ACS controller with FireBoard integration. Same direct flame grilling. Same Wood-Fired Oven Attachment compatibility. Same lifetime body warranty. The cooking engine is identical in every meaningful way. What changes is the footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 800 square inches of primary cooking surface and 126 kg total weight, the YS480s fits the backyards most Sydney cooks actually have. Townhouses with a courtyard. Apartment terraces with body corporate size restrictions. Outdoor kitchens where the premium on bench space is real. If you want a genuine Yoder and the YS640s is more grill than your space or your cooking volume calls for, the YS480s is exactly the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-stats\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800 sq in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e126 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn The Yoder Platform\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== POSITIONING ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eWho This Grill Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSame Yoder. Right-Sized.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have cooked on the Yoder pellet platform since 2014 via our personal YS640s. The YS480s shares the identical cooking engine. The controller is the same ACS unit with FireBoard, the same Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the same dual food probes, the same ceramic ignition, the same heavy-gauge steel construction, and the same direct flame grilling trap door that put Yoder on the map over fifteen years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YS480s exists for cooks who do not need 1,070 square inches. That is most cooks. A family of four entertaining regularly rarely fills a 640s, and a smaller grill is a grill you use more often because positioning, pre-heat time, and fuel consumption are all proportionally reduced. At 800 sq in across three main grates plus a full-depth 15.5\" x 20\" second level shelf fitted as standard, the YS480s comfortably handles a full packer brisket, two pork butts side by side, three racks of spare ribs, or a turkey up to about 8 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a genuine Yoder YS480s (same steel, same controller, same warranty) in a footprint that actually fits real Sydney backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== WHAT YOU CAN COOK ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eReal-World Cooking Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 800 sq in Actually Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquare inches alone are abstract. Here is what the YS480s cooking surface handles in practice, using the three main 19.8\" x 7.8\" grates plus the full-depth 15.5\" x 20\" second level shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 full packer brisket (7 to 8 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits comfortably on a single grate with room left for wrapping prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 pork butts side by side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth sit on the main grates with the second level free for sides\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 full racks of spare ribs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne per grate laid flat, or six racks cut in half\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole turkey up to 8 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain grate plus generous headroom under the hood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 whole chickens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo per grate with plenty of airflow for even smoking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-capacity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwelve-plus burgers, four steaks, or two large pizzas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the Wood-Fired Oven Attachment installed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== YS480s vs YS640s ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eYS480s vs YS640s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Yoder Is Right for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common question at our Wetherill Park showroom is whether to step up to the YS640s. The cooking engine is identical between them. The decision comes down to three things: cooking volume, available footprint, and budget. Here is the honest comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"br-compare\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYS480s Standard\u003cspan class=\"br-subtle\"\u003eThe smart-size backyard cooker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYS640s Standard\u003cspan class=\"br-subtle\"\u003eThe full flagship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"br-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary cooking surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 sq in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,070 sq in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain chamber grates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree (19.8\" x 7.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour (19.8\" x 7.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd level shelf (standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-depth (15.5\" x 20\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf-depth (9\" x 28\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53\" \/ 134.6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61.3\" \/ 155.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.1\" \/ 91.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.1\" \/ 91.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"br-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e126 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e190 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb \/ 9.07 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb \/ 9.07 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACS controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect flame grilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood-Fired Oven compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime body warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller backyards, courtyards, weeknight cooks, 4 to 6 people\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge backyards, catering, competition, 8 plus people regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur honest take:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you cook for a family of four with occasional entertaining, the YS480s is the right grill. If you routinely cook for eight or more, or you catering events outside your backyard, step up to the YS640s. Come into the Wetherill Park showroom and we will walk you through both in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== TEMPERATURE CONTROL ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eTemperature Control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe ACS Controller and FireBoard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Adaptive Control System is the brain of every S-Series Yoder, YS480s included. Built on FireBoard technology, it provides full Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with remote monitoring via the FireBoard mobile app. Track both food probes, adjust cook temperatures, and check on a long smoke from anywhere (your kitchen, the lounge, or entirely off-site).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACS actively manages auger feed rate and airflow in response to real-time temperature data. This is what keeps the grill stable across 12-hour smokes and what lets you run an overnight brisket without babysitting it. The controller works fully without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Those are additions, not requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdaptive Feed Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuger and airflow adjust in real time. Temperature holds steady across extended cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote monitoring via FireBoard app. No Wi-Fi required for basic operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOvernight Cooks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet and walk away. The ACS holds temperature across 12-hour smokes without babysitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-feature\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Food Probes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo probe ports included. Monitor meat temp alongside chamber temp simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== DIRECT FLAME GRILLING ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eA Key Yoder Differentiator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirect Flame Grilling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoder Smokers introduced direct flame grilling to the pellet industry over fifteen years ago. Most pellet grills rely solely on radiant heat from a diffuser plate. The YS480s has a trap door in the heat management plate that opens to expose food directly to the offset firepot, giving you genuine sear marks and wood-fired flavour at high heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grill runs from 150°F for low-and-slow smoking through to beyond 700°F at the grill surface with direct flame engaged. Both extremes are available on the same cooker without changing your setup. A patient 12-hour brisket and a high-heat tri-tip sear live on the same grill with the same hardware. It is the single biggest reason Yoder still stands apart from every mainstream pellet brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== CONSTRUCTION DETAILS ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eBuilt to Last\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component in the YS480s is specified for longevity and performance under sustained high-heat use. Thicker steel holds temperature more consistently, resists warping, and is the foundation of the lifetime body warranty that separates Yoder from almost every other pellet brand on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"br-construction\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Chamber\u003c\/strong\u003eHeavy-gauge steel, long-term heat retention and structural rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHopper\u003c\/strong\u003e14-gauge steel, 20 lb \/ 9.07 kg pellet capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIgnition\u003c\/strong\u003eCeramic igniter, reliable consistent startup every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn Grate\u003c\/strong\u003eHigh air flow design for clean, efficient combustion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrease Management\u003c\/strong\u003eGrease drain fitted as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor\u003c\/strong\u003eCounterweight fitted as standard for balanced operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles\u003c\/strong\u003eStay-cool design throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbe Port\u003c\/strong\u003eFor running external temperature probes into the chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelves\u003c\/strong\u003e7\/16\" hard chrome-plated round bar steel (front and end)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Level Shelf\u003c\/strong\u003eFull-depth 15.5\" x 20\" slide-out fitted as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCart\u003c\/strong\u003eStandard powder-coated black frame with heavy-duty orange casters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth via ACS and FireBoard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003eHandcrafted in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003eLifetime on cooking chamber body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== FULL SPECS ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"br-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal cooking surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 sq in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain chamber grates (x3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.8\" x 7.8\" (50.3 cm x 19.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2nd level shelf (standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5\" x 20\" (39.4 cm x 50.8 cm), full-depth slide-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 12 inches above main grate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53\" \/ 134.6 cm (including side shelf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55.1\" \/ 140 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.1\" \/ 91.7 cm (including front shelf)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lbs \/ 9.07 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277 lbs \/ 126 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooking chamber steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHopper steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eACS (Adaptive Control System) with FireBoard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi and Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIgnition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty orange, standard cart configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% hardwood pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYS480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandcrafted in Kansas, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime on cooking chamber body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== INCLUDED \/ OPTIONAL ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded as Standard and Optional Additions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-kit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded as Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree main chamber cooking grates (19.8\" x 7.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-depth 2nd level slide-out shelf (15.5\" x 20\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACS control system with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (FireBoard powered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual food probes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStay-cool handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProbe port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh air flow burn grate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and end shelves (7\/16\" chrome-plated round bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty orange casters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual and assembly guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Additions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-weather cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease and condensation shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-depth slide-out shelf (9\" x 20\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible cast iron griddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill rails (set of 3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-piece heat diffuser with access door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel front and end shelf sleeve kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterweight 10g stainless steel sign kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal insulating jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor thermometer (single or dual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition Cart upgrade (Orange or Silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage drawer system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood-Fired Oven Attachment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== WOOD-FIRED OVEN ATTACHMENT ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eOptional Attachment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Wood-Fired Oven Attachment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the optional Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven Attachment installed, the YS480s becomes a balanced wood-fired oven. The patent-pending system captures heat from the offset firepot and redistributes it evenly from the top and bottom of the oven chamber. It includes a stainless steel hood, proprietary heat management plate, and a 3\/4\" thick American-made cooking stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to cook in as little as 30 minutes, it handles everything from Neapolitan-style pizza through to baking, sautéing, and broiling. This is the attachment that transforms the YS480s from a serious smoker into a genuine all-rounder outdoor cooker. Available separately through our showroom. Ask us about it when you visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== FINISH ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Black with Heavy-Duty Orange Casters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YS480s Standard Cart is finished in powder-coated black with Yoder's signature heavy-duty orange casters. A clean, understated body with a subtle nod to Yoder competition heritage at the wheels. It sits comfortably alongside stainless steel outdoor kitchens, timber-clad alfresco setups, and masonry bench builds without dominating the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== SHOWROOM \/ CTA ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #ff5c70;\"\u003eBBQ Republic · Wetherill Park · Sydney\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee It in Person. Free Sydney Delivery and Installation.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YS480s sits on our Wetherill Park showroom floor alongside the YS640s Standard Cart and the YS640s Competition variants. Seeing both the 480s and the 640s in the same space is the most reliable way to make the right size decision. You can walk around each, open the hoods, feel the scale and the build, and decide which footprint fits your space and your cooking volume honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin personally delivers and installs every Yoder across the Sydney metro area at no extra cost. We position the unit, pair the ACS controller with Wi-Fi, and walk through your first cook before we leave. At 126 kg, the YS480s is more placeable than the 640s, but professional installation is still the right call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"br-cta-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShowroom Address\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 Vicars Place, Wetherill Park NSW 2164\u003cbr\u003eMon to Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 2pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree Sydney Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery, installation, ACS setup, and first-cook walkthrough included across all Sydney metro postcodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"tel:0434010411\" class=\"br-btn br-btn-primary\"\u003eCall 0434 010 411\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" class=\"br-btn br-btn-secondary\"\u003eBook a Showroom Visit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== FUEL AND PELLETS ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eFuel and Pellet Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Run in Your YS480s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YS480s runs on 100% hardwood pellets with no binders, no fillers, and no softwood. We stock and personally use \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bbqrs-delight\"\u003eBBQr's Delight Contest Mix\u003c\/a\u003e and recommend it to every Yoder customer we deliver to. Avoid pellets with flavour additives or non-hardwood fillers. They affect combustion quality, produce more ash, and foul the firepot faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20 lb hopper provides a solid reserve for extended cooks without constant reloading. On a 12-hour low-and-slow smoke you will typically use 6 to 9 kg of pellets (slightly less than the YS640s thanks to the smaller chamber volume) depending on ambient temperature and cook temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== ASSEMBLY \/ CARE ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eAssembly and Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup and Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-person assembly is recommended. The grill ships as separate components and the cooking chamber is best lifted onto the cart with a second pair of hands. We handle all of this as part of our free Sydney delivery and installation service, so you do not need to think about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOngoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean grates and firepot after each session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty the ash pot and grease tray regularly, particularly after high-heat cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the grill covered when not in use to protect the powder coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for firmware updates via the FireBoard app periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the exterior with a damp cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============== FAQs ============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"br-eyebrow\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYS480s · FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the YS480s compare to the YS640s?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooking engine is identical. Same controller, same direct flame grilling, same ceramic ignition, same heavy-gauge steel, same lifetime body warranty, same 12\" headroom, same Wood-Fired Oven compatibility. The YS480s has 800 sq in of primary cooking surface (three grates) vs the 640s at 1,070 sq in (four grates). The 480s also comes with a full-depth 15.5\" x 20\" second level shelf as standard (the 640s ships with a half-depth shelf standard). The YS480s weighs 126 kg vs the 640s at 190 kg. For families of four to six with regular entertaining, the 480s is the smart choice. If you routinely cook for eight or more, step up to the 640s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs 800 square inches enough for a full brisket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, comfortably. A full packer brisket is typically 14 to 16 inches long by 8 to 10 inches wide. The YS480s main grates are 19.8\" x 7.8\" each, so a full brisket fits on a single grate with room to spare. You will have the other two main grates and the full-depth second level shelf available for sides, burnt ends prep, or additional cuts. Capacity is not the constraint on this grill for serious home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the build quality the same as the YS640s?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The cooking chamber, ACS controller, ceramic ignition system, high air flow burn grate, and all electronic components are identical across the YS480s and YS640s. Yoder does not compromise materials on the smaller model. You are getting the same heavy-gauge steel and the same lifetime body warranty, just in a smaller footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I add the Wood-Fired Oven Attachment to the YS480s?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Wood-Fired Oven Attachment is fully compatible with both the YS480s and YS640s. It is available as an optional addition through our showroom. The smaller chamber on the 480s actually means the oven pre-heats faster, which is useful for weeknight pizza cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the ACS controller work without Wi-Fi?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The grill operates fully from the onboard controller without a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. The FireBoard app adds remote monitoring and adjustment but is not required for normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I upgrade to the Competition Cart later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Yoder offers a Competition Cart upgrade path for the YS480s in Orange or Silver, as well as a Storage Drawer System. These are available as optional additions. Come into the Wetherill Park showroom and we will walk you through what each upgrade actually delivers so you can decide whether to specify it now or add it later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat pellets should I use in the YS480s?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny 100% hardwood pellet without binders or fillers. We stock and personally use BBQr's Delight Contest Mix and recommend it to every customer we deliver to. Avoid cheap supermarket pellets that use softwood fillers. They produce less smoke flavour, more ash, and foul the firepot faster over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does delivery and installation work in Sydney?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBBQ Republic offers free delivery and installation across the Sydney metro area. Martin personally delivers every unit, positions it on site, pairs the ACS controller with Wi-Fi, and walks through your first cook before leaving. At 126 kg, the YS480s is more placeable than the YS640s, making installation into courtyards, townhouses, and upstairs terraces significantly easier. We will assess access before delivery to plan the best route in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill the YS480s fit in my smaller backyard or courtyard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YS480s overall footprint is 53\" \/ 134.6 cm long by 36.1\" \/ 91.7 cm deep including side and front shelves. That is roughly the footprint of a standard gas BBQ. If your space currently holds a four-burner gas grill, it will hold the YS480s. For proper airflow and safe clearance, we recommend at least 600 mm of clearance on each side and 1 metre behind the unit from any combustible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does warranty work for Australian customers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Yoder Smoker purchased through BBQ Republic is backed by Yoder's lifetime warranty on the cooking chamber body (welds, seams, and structural steel), plus manufacturer warranty on electronic components and moving parts. BBQ Republic is an official Yoder Smokers dealer, so your warranty is fully supported through the correct factory channel from day one. Purchasing from an unauthorised seller or grey-market importer can void your warranty entirely. Warranty claims are handled directly through us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"br-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy is the YS480s priced higher than most pellet grills on the market?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree reasons. First, the steel. Most pellet cookers are built from 16 or 18 gauge steel. The YS480s cooking chamber is heavy-gauge, significantly thicker than the mainstream pellet category, and you will feel the difference in how it holds temperature across a 12-hour smoke. Second, direct flame grilling, which no other mainstream pellet brand offers. Third, the warranty. The lifetime cooking chamber warranty reflects the build quality, and the grill is designed to be a generational purchase rather than a five-year appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does the YS480s compare to the YS640s?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The cooking engine is identical. Same controller, same direct flame grilling, same ceramic ignition, same heavy-gauge steel, same lifetime body warranty, same 12 inch headroom, same Wood-Fired Oven compatibility. The YS480s has 800 sq in of primary cooking surface (three grates) vs the 640s at 1,070 sq in (four grates). The 480s also comes with a full-depth 15.5 x 20 inch second level shelf as standard (the 640s ships with a half-depth shelf standard). The YS480s weighs 126 kg vs the 640s at 190 kg. For families of four to six with regular entertaining, the 480s is the smart choice. If you routinely cook for eight or more, step up to the 640s.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is 800 square inches enough for a full brisket?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, comfortably. A full packer brisket is typically 14 to 16 inches long by 8 to 10 inches wide. The YS480s main grates are 19.8 x 7.8 inches each, so a full brisket fits on a single grate with room to spare. You will have the other two main grates and the full-depth second level shelf available for sides, burnt ends prep, or additional cuts. 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The smaller chamber on the 480s actually means the oven pre-heats faster, which is useful for weeknight pizza cooks.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the ACS controller work without Wi-Fi?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The grill operates fully from the onboard controller without a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection. The FireBoard app adds remote monitoring and adjustment but is not required for normal operation.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I upgrade to the Competition Cart later?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Yoder offers a Competition Cart upgrade path for the YS480s in Orange or Silver, as well as a Storage Drawer System. These are available as optional additions. Come into the Wetherill Park showroom and we will walk you through what each upgrade actually delivers so you can decide whether to specify it now or add it later.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What pellets should I use in the YS480s?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Any 100 percent hardwood pellet without binders or fillers. We stock and personally use BBQr's Delight Contest Mix and recommend it to every customer we deliver to. Avoid cheap supermarket pellets that use softwood fillers. They produce less smoke flavour, more ash, and foul the firepot faster over time.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does delivery and installation work in Sydney?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"BBQ Republic offers free delivery and installation across the Sydney metro area. Martin personally delivers every unit, positions it on site, pairs the ACS controller with Wi-Fi, and walks through your first cook before leaving. At 126 kg, the YS480s is more placeable than the YS640s, making installation into courtyards, townhouses, and upstairs terraces significantly easier. We will assess access before delivery to plan the best route in.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will the YS480s fit in my smaller backyard or courtyard?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The YS480s overall footprint is 53 inches (134.6 cm) long by 36.1 inches (91.7 cm) deep including side and front shelves. That is roughly the footprint of a standard gas BBQ. If your space currently holds a four-burner gas grill, it will hold the YS480s. 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