Labor day weekend I smoked a 17.5 pound brisket on my 26 inch weber for 18 hours! It was amazing and had all of our guests raving about it. We had plenty of room for the big brisket to do it indirect. The grill can hold temps for long periods and has the size to do a big piece of meat or many meats for many hours. You can make a whole feast on this thing! We have done burgers, hot dogs, and corn all at the same time. I have MANY grills and my weber can do it all. Buy the big one....you won't regret it.