Product Description

The Summit® S-650TM gas grill features a stainless steel enclosed cart with chrome plated cast aluminum handles. All grills have an accent-colored painted steel frame and have a stainless steel shroud with polished handle and trim, a center-mounted thermometer and accent colored painted, cast aluminum end caps. The cooking system, rated at 60,000 BTUs, includes 6 stainless steel burners and a Snap-JetTM individual burner ignition system. The cooking grates are 9.5mm diameter stainless steel rods. Stainless steel Flavorizer® bars. The primary cooking area measures 693 sq. inches; the warming rack area measures 145 sq. inches, giving a total cooking area of 838 sq. inches. The Summit® S-650TM gas grill also has a 12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mount side burner, 8,000 BTU-per-hour smoker burner and stainless steel smoker box, and a 10,600 BTU-per-hour infrared rear-mounted rotisserie burner. Other features include a spit fork rotisserie attachment with heavy-duty motor, 2 stainless steel work surfaces, 2 Grill OutTM handle lights, 6 tool holders, enclosed tank storage and precision fuel gauge, 2 heavy¿duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters. Tank is not included with LP grills and all natural gas grills include a 10-ft flexible hose. Weber® cookbook included. Limited warranty.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12239 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Weber
• Model: 1880001
• Released on: 2007-01-01
• Dimensions: 300.00 pounds

Features

• 6-burner natural gas grill; 60,000 Btu's; 838 inches total cooking area
• 693-square-inch cooking area; 145-square-inch warming rack
• Fully enclosed stainless steel cart; porcelain-enameled cooking grates
• 12,000 Btu side burner; 8,000 Btu smoker; 10,600 Btu rotisserie
• 2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters

Amazon.com Product Description
Take backyard grilling to the next level with the power and performance of Weber's Summit grill. The juggernaut of Weber outdoor cookers, the Summit S-650 gas grill features a stainless steel enclosed cart with chrome-plated cast aluminum handles. A painted steel frame is capped with a stainless steel shroud equipped with a chrome-polished handle. The shroud is setup with a center-mounted thermometer that makes it easy to monitor temperatures.

The cooking system, rated at 60,000 Btu's, includes 6 stainless steel burners and Weber's Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system. The cooking grates are made with 9-1/2-millimeter stainless steel rods. Weber's Flavorizer bars eliminate grease-fueled flare-ups that often occur with standard lava rocks and ceramic briquettes. Fats and juices are vaporized when they hit the angled bars and quickly sizzle away, adding delicious, smoky barbecue flavor rather than fueling cauterizing flames. The primary cooking area measures 693 square inches. And, the unit's warming rack area measures 145 square inches for a total cooking area of 838 square inches. The Summit S-650 grill also has a 12,000 Btu flush-mount side burner for preparing sauces and side dishes right on the grill, an 8,000 Btu smoker burner and stainless steel smoker box for adding delectable smoked flavor to any meal, and a 10,600 Btu infrared rear-mounted rotisserie burner for cooking whole turkeys, chickens, and large cuts of meat.

Other features include a spit fork rotisserie attachment with heavy-duty motor, 2 stainless steel work surfaces, 2 Grill Out handle lights, 6 tool holders, enclosed tank storage and precision fuel gauge, 2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters. The purchase includes a 10-foot flexible hose, plus a Weber cookbook for augmenting the outdoor menu. Weber covers this grill with a limited warranty.

Cooking System • 6 stainless-steel burners • 60,000 BTU-per-hour input • 12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mounted side burner • 8,000 BTU-per-hour smoker burner and stainless steel smoker box • 10,600 BTU-per-hour infrared rear-mounted rotisserie burner • Spit fork rotisserie attachment with heavy-duty motor • Snap-Jet™ Individual burner ignition system • 3/8 inch or 9.5mm diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates • Stainless-steel Flavorizer® bars • Primary cooking area = 693 sq. in. • Warming rack area = 145 sq. in. • Total cooking area = 838 sq. in. • Tank not included with LP models • Natural gas grill includes 10-foot flexible hose

Construction • Stainless steel shroud with polished handle and trim, a center-mounted thermometer and accent-colored, cast-aluminum end caps • Stainless steel enclosed cart and chrome plated cast aluminum handles • Accent-colored painted steel frame • 2 Stainless steel work surfaces • Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only) • 2 stainless-steel work surfaces • 2 heavy-duty front locking casters • 2 heavy-duty backswivel casters

Cool Stuff • 2 Grill Out handle light • 6 tool holders • Limited warranty • Weber® cookbook

Dimensions (lid open) • Height: 57.1 inches • Width R-L: 74.1 inches • Depth: 30 inches

Customer Reviews

Reaching the Summit
After years of dutiful service, I was finally forced to retire my old Broilmaster. (BTW, my wife somewhat challenges the use of the word "forced") As a proud Weber kettle owner for many years (Both the Performer and a Weber 757001 22 1/2-Inch One-Touch Gold Charcoal Grill, Green), I have long had my sights on an all Weber fleet. I have cooked on Weber gas grills before. It was never a question of quality, but the overall look of the Summit line. Simply put, I hated the wheels. There was just something about that beautiful piece of stainless that appeared to be riding on the deck of a lawn mower. I toyed with getting a drop in, but decided against it. When the 2007 Summit line was previewed, I knew this was the year. The lawn mower wheels were gone.

Within an hour of the grill's arrival at my house, it was assembled. In fact, it probably would have gone faster if I had not stopped every few minutes to photograph my progress. This is a Weber, so I know that this is really a once in a twenty year event. I wanted to relive it.

The construction of the 650 is incredibly solid. The first thing you will notice is that the entire unit is welded together. On your next walk through Lowe's or The Home Depot, notice how many of the grills are simply bolted together. Because the 650 is basically built when it arrives, I unpacked it and assembled the burners, bars, grates, side table, side burner and grease catcher. It used a whopping total of 7 screws...none of them structural.

The instructions, in typical Weber fashion, were easy to follow. Upon moving the grill into position, I was surprised at how easy it moved. I really have no plans to drive it around the backyard when not in use, but it was nice to know that the low-profile wheels were there for more than show. The included ten foot gas line and quick disconnect valve were also a nice touch. Although these features might be more suited for the "stow and go" griller, I found them a nice touch.

With the specified six burners and 60,000 BTU's of heat, I was anxious for my maiden lighting. The knobs on the unit are nicely emblazoned with the Weber kettle symbol and were responsive to my touch. The automatic light system fired up on cue and quickly lit the burners. Although the ignition did take me a little bit of getting used to at first, I blame that on my novice experience with the grill.

In under 10 minutes, I was pumping out 750 degrees. Impressive. I had a bone-in Rib Eye ready to roll and was highly pleased with the results. I know that I will have some great grill moments this summer.

The 650 comes with the rotisserie, smoker box and a side burner. Although I typically smoke and use the rotisserie on the kettles, I know that I will experiment with those features here. The 650 also comes with the Weber 3062101 Grill Out Handle Light that mount on the lid's handle, but I have yet to install them. Although my Dad swears by his, I typically have enough illumination in my grilling area. That, and I just think they take away from the looks of the grill. To me, everything about the 650 screams quality. From the heavy deliberate movement of the lid to the beautiful lines of the grill body, I doubt there is little Weber could have done to improve this. Knowing that Weber is behind the grill is reason enough. I have had nothing put great experience with Weber customer service in the past and know that if I ever do have a problem, it will be taken care of. This summer, the 650 will set the stage for many amazing meals and will act as the backdrop for many more incredible nights.

Finally, the perfect "middle ground" stainless grill
I had been shopping for a good looking stainess steel grill for a long time. They all seemed to fall into one of two categories:

1) They looked nice and had the right price, but seemed to be of questionable build quality and cooking power. Most of the Sam's/Costco/Kenmore/etc. grills fit this bill for me. I seriously considered these, but they all seemed more built for show than grilling

2) They were perfect but cost $4000 or so by the time I got the size and features I wanted. (Viking, DCS, TEC, etc.) I also seriously considered these but I really didn't want to blow $4K on something that will probably last 5 or 6 years of thorough use.

Then came this grill - the first weber that looked good enough for my patio. It is not quite as "stunning" in looks as a viking since the back and sides of the cart are painted and the sides of the grill are cast alumnium, but it still exudes quality in a way the Sam's grills never will. Most importantly, it is very easy to use and cooks great. This grill, when preheated will cook at 700+ deg using natural gas. This is great for searing steaks (albeit not quite as hot as the really expensive grills).

The grill also comes with features you often have to add to other grills (grill lights, rotisserie, quick disconnect hose). Assembly took me about an hour or two by myself (only need help getting it out of the box - the rest is ok for one person). You don't need to pay for assembly unless you are truly useless with tools (as in you don't know how to tighten a screw).

Delivery from Amazon using standard "Eagle Logistics" was MUCH faster than I thought based on the estimate. It arrived in a few days (3 or 4) after my order was placed.

For the money, I cannot imagine doing better. I use it 3-4 times a week now and it is great.

a joy to cook with, quality falls a tad short
After much research, I bought this grill so that I could do long, slow, low temp barbecue without the fuss of charcoal or propane. I bought a small LP weber grill a while back and was impressed with the quality of the build for such a low price (400 bucks).

The grill was mostly assembled when it arrived, but I have to admit that there are some flimsy details. The grease-pan holder is practically aluminum foil and doesn't install solidly. This proves to be something of a pain in the behind to maintain later. In addition, the doors were off center and one of them doesn't close properly.

With all that said, cooking with this grill just kicks butt. The smoker is great and works pretty consistently with soaked chips. The grill is super hot and mostly even when lit to the max. When barbecuing via indirect heat, you can keep the heat consistently at 250 (give or take), which allows you to do 4-5 hour sessions. For that matter, you can keep the temp pinned just about wherever you want with little practice of manipulating the end burners. In conjunction with the smoker, this is a good time with little to no effort. You won't satisfy any southern bbq diehards, but you can bbq chicken, ribs, or brisket pretty damn nicely to satisfy me. :-)

I knock a star off mostly because the grill just isn't quite as solidly designed as it is pretty. I was disappointed that for the money, it didn't feel like a tank the whole way through. But I've cooked a zillion meals on this thing and it's always been a pleasure to use. I can't think of another grill I wish I'd gotten instead.