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The Ranch Boss is the largest model in the Cowboy Cauldron range. Its 42-inch basin provides the most room for a large wood fire, multiple cooking zones, and group entertaining, while the single-point suspension preserves the adjustable design used across all four models.
The basin is made from 1/4-inch seamless plate steel and weighs 220 pounds. It hangs beneath a 76-inch tripod and uses a three-piece hinged cooking grill for access to the fuel bed. This is a substantial outdoor fixture intended for spaces that can accommodate an approximately 85-inch tripod footprint and planned freight delivery.
| Basin diameter | 42 in. |
| Basin weight | 220 lbs. |
| Basin steel thickness | 1/4 in. |
| Tripod height | 76 in. |
| Tripod width, point to point | 85 in. approx. |
| Fuel | Wood or charcoal |
| Basin material | Seamless plate steel |
| Assembly | No tools required |
The components fit together without bolts or permanent mounting, but a 220-pound basin should not be handled without multiple people or suitable lifting equipment. Choose the final location and delivery path before assembly.
The suspended basin can be raised or lowered instead of remaining fixed at one height. Across the 42-inch surface, the three hinged grill sections let you open one area to add wood or rearrange coals while other sections remain available for cooking.
The basin's position above the ground does not remove the need for fire-safe installation. Radiant heat, sparks, and embers require adequate clearance, a stable noncombustible base or appropriate barrier, and compliance with the owner's manual and local rules.
The 42-inch basin accommodates a substantial wood fire for larger outdoor seating areas and open-air hospitality spaces.
Use the broad cooking grill over wood and coals while keeping access to the fire through the hinged sections.
Use the charcoal grate and support to arrange a coal bed and create more than one heat area across the cooking surface.
At 220 pounds, The Ranch Boss is best treated as a planned outdoor installation rather than a regularly portable fire pit. It can be disassembled and moved, but relocation requires adequate help and equipment.
The Ranch Boss has the largest basin and the highest weight in the range. Choose it when maximum cooking area matters and the site can support the footprint, clearances, and delivery requirements.
| Model | Basin | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dude® | 24 in. | 35 lbs. | Small patios, travel, two to four people |
| The Urban Cowboy | 30 in. | 75 lbs. | Home entertaining, three to six people |
| The Wrangler | 36 in. | 130 lbs. | More cooking area, larger gatherings |
| The Ranch Boss | 42 in. | 220 lbs. | Large spaces and high-capacity cooking |
The Ranch Boss and The Wrangler use the same approximate 85-inch tripod width, but The Ranch Boss adds six inches of basin diameter and 90 pounds of basin weight.
The Ranch Boss is made in Salt Lake City, Utah from seamless 1/4-inch plate steel. The frame is zinc-treated and powder coated for outdoor exposure. Its three-piece chromed cooking grill is reinforced with trusses to span the 42-inch basin.
The exterior uses a high-temperature finish, while the interior is not powder coated. Heat discoloration and light interior surface rust are expected changes with solid steel. Cleaning out cold ash, limiting standing water, and using the included cover help manage weather exposure.
The Ranch Boss ships on a pallet by scheduled less-than-truckload freight after its extended fulfillment period.
Wait until the fire, embers, and steel are completely cold before cleaning. Tilt the basin on the suspension hook and brush out cold ash and small coals. The rain cover is not heat resistant and must never be used to extinguish a fire.
Secure the hard cover only after the basin is cool to the touch. Store the basin at a slight angle so water can run off. Light surface rust can be removed with a wire brush or steel wool before applying a compatible product conditioner.
No wood-burning fire pit is completely smokeless. The design supports airflow, but smoke varies with the wood, moisture content, fire temperature, and wind. Dry, seasoned wood and an active fire help reduce smoldering.
No. The basin alone weighs 220 pounds. Use multiple capable people or suitable lifting equipment for delivery placement, assembly, removal, or relocation.
It is designed for outdoor use. Keep the fully cooled unit covered, remove cold ash, prevent standing water, and maintain exposed steel according to the owner's manual.
Yes. The three-piece cooking grill can be used over wood and coals. The included charcoal grate and support provide a separate setup for charcoal cooking.
The tripod is approximately 85 inches wide from point to point. The installation also needs safe clearance around and above the fire, so allow more room than the listed footprint.
Cowboy Cauldron states that all Cauldrons are unconditionally warranted for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty coverage and service are provided under the manufacturer's written warranty terms.
The Ranch Boss has a 220-pound basin, an approximately 85-inch tripod footprint, and scheduled freight delivery. Smokeforges is an authorized Cowboy Cauldron dealer and can help verify access and model sizing.
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