Difference between Beefeater 1200 Series and 1600 Series

Difference between Beefeater 1200 Series and 1600 Series 

Apart from the obvious differences in the look, price, and installation, There are several other important differences that are less obvious between the Beefeater 1600 Series and the 1200 Series.

Within both Series the BBQs are the same BBQ for the built-in models and the trolley models. With the trollies packed in a separate box, so if you should ever want to, you can remove the BBQ from the trolley and build it into cabinets down the track with both the 1600 and 1200 Beefeater BBQs. 

Within the 1600 and 1200 range, there is the option for a 4 or 5-burner BBQ.

The 1200 series offers both sizes in a black powder-coated steel and brushed 443 Grade Stainless Steel

The 1600 series also offers two finish options, both of which are 304 Grade Stainless Steel. With a powder-coated trolley

The control knobs on the 1600 are cast iron with a zinc coating. 

The 1200s knobs are a Phenolic.

One thing that is overbooked is the fact that the 1200 only has one Quartz One Start Ignition on one burner, whereas the 1600 has a Quartz One Start Ignition on all burners. 

The control knobs on the 1600 are cast iron with a zinc coating. 

The 1200s knobs are a Phenolic.

Cooking area set up 

Both the 1600 Series and 1200 Series have burners made from cast iron with Stainless steel Vaporisers, Each burner has a power/gas usage of 15 (MJ/hr)

Plates and grills are porcelain enamel-coated cast iron

The 4-burners have a cooking area 800mm x 480mm, made up of a 400mm wide plate and a 400mm wide grill 

The 5-Burner model has a cooking area of 960 mm x 480mm and comprises a 320 mm wide plate and x2 320 mm wide grills. 

The 1200s have a standard bar type grill, whereas the 1600s grills with a channel to allow for more oils and fats to move directly to the fats.

Flame failure feature

Either model has a Flame failure feature.

Lights  

Either model has lights

Wok burner on trolley model 

Both Side Burner burners have a  (MJ/hr) 15 power/gas usage and cast iron trivet, only real difference is in the control knob 

Wheels for the Trolley model

Both the 1200 and 1600 BBQs have the same kind of lockable caster wheels 

We hope this helps, should you need more info or have any questions please contact us.