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October, 2008

Kalamazoo finds itself again leading the list of the top ten grills over $4,000 on this popular review site.

Top 10 Gas Grills above $4,000

By Derrick Riches

These are the best of the best of gas grills on the market

The top ten gas grills above $4,000 on the market. If you are looking to purchase a new gas grill and want the best money can buy (based on manufacturer's suggested retail price) then these are the one you should be looking at. Many of these grills are sold with a wide range of options. I take them as basic, cart mounted units so your configuration may be different. There are a lot of gas grill in this price range so don't be satisfied with anything less that exactly what you want.

1. Kalamazoo 450HT Freestanding Hybrid Gas Grill

Kalamazoo makes some of the most impressive gas grills on the market. Actually to call this unit a gas grill is a little misleading. This unit can run on charcoal and hardwood as well as gas. The unique fuel drawer system lets you pick and choose your fuel. The solid construction of this grill make it virtually indestructible. The cooking grate will take 400 pounds of food, which is more than you could actually balance on the grill. This grill is assembled from hand made parts. You have a wide range of features and accessories that you can add on to this unit.

At the heart of this gas grill is a massive cast stainless steel [bow-tie] burner (called a Dragon Burner), the only one of its kind. Custom made by Kalamazoo is it not only unique, but probably the most amazing burner ever to find its way inside a gas grill. Heavy, durable and capable of producing tremendous heat, this burner is just one of the incredible features in a Kalamazoo gas grill.

It's true that you get what you pay for and for a Kalamazoo gas grill you will be paying a lot, but this is one unit you can count on for decades, not just years. The level of attention to detail is unrivaled amongst all gas grill makers.

This dual fuel gas grill is capable of burning not only gas, but charcoal and hardwoods. There have been grills that do gas and charcoal, but none of them do it as well as this grill. Put whatever you have on hand (yeah right) into the special fuel drawer and fire up the dragon burner and it will ignite your fuel and you will be ready to cook in a few minutes whether you are using off the shelf charcoal or that pile of hickory logs in your backyard.

If you've got the money, give these guys (nice guys at that) a call and they will build a grill specifically for you. So not only would you get the best grill on the market, but the only one of its kind.