Choose another model if
You need automatic probe-to-hold, or cuts that need the CXLD’s 18 × 22-inch racks.
For monitored batchesBuying guide
SmokinTex 1500-C Commercial Electric Smoker
You can monitor the cook and move food to holding, and your cuts fit 18 × 18-inch racks. The 1500-C has a shallower cabinet than the CXLD.
Power
120V / 12A (1400W)Rack size
18 × 18 inchesControls
100–250°F; manual dialCabinet depth
23 inchesAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Is this smoker right for you?
Check before buying
Plan the batch across the racks and check power, ventilation and installation requirements. Both commercial SmokinTex cabinets need an operator to manage the change to holding.
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Other smokers to consider
For monitored batches
SmokinTex 1500-CXLD Commercial Electric Smoker
You need a commercial 120V smoker, can monitor the food with a separate probe, and will manage holding separately.
- Skip when
- You need the smoker to switch automatically to holding when the probe reaches your target temperature. Compare cook-and-hold models instead.
For smaller outdoor batches
SmokinTex The Pitmaster (formerly the 1460)
You want a cabinet smoker for backyard cooking rather than 40–60 lb overnight restaurant batches.
- Skip when
- You need commercial-kitchen documentation, room for larger batches, or automatic transfer from cooking to holding.
Specifications and sources
- SmokinTex — 1500-C introduction, Features, Dimensions and Specs, Compare Commercial SmokersManufacturer specifies 18 × 18-inch racks, an 80 lb maximum, 100–250°F controls and a 21 × 23 × 41-inch cabinet; current comparison lists 120V, 12A, dual 700W elements. Maximum capacity is not a guarantee for a particular cut layout. Manual temperature control does not switch to holding at the food-probe endpoint; confirm the exact installation and nameplate. Checked 2026-09-05.
- SmokinTex — 1500-CXLD introduction, Features, Dimensions and Specs, Compare Commercial SmokersExact CXLD: 21 × 26.5 × 41-inch cabinet; 18 × 22-inch racks; nine positions and six included standard racks; three-year manufacturer warranty. The 18 × 18-inch rack belongs to the 1500-C. Page conflicts between 160 lb and 120 lb; exact Intertek directory record was not recovered. Checked 2026-09-05.