87,000 BTUs, Five Heat Zones, and Interior Lighting — the Most Powerful KoKoMo Built-In
Cast stainless burners, heat zone dividers, and illuminated knobs — everything the Professional Series offers, at 40″ scale.
The KoKoMo Professional KO-BAK5BG-PRO is a 40″ built-in gas grill engineered to anchor a serious outdoor kitchen. Five heavy-duty cast stainless steel burners deliver 87,000 BTUs across a 920 in² cooking surface, with a rear infrared burner that reaches 1,000°F in under 30 seconds for searing and rotisserie work. Five independent heat zones, illuminated knobs, and interior oven lights make this the full-featured step up from the Classic Series — built for cooks who entertain often and want complete control from first light to last plate. Install it flush into your outdoor kitchen island for a clean built-in look, or pair it with a compatible KoKoMo cart (sold separately) for a freestanding setup. Available in natural gas or liquid propane.
Key Features & Benefits
Every detail in the Professional 5-Burner is built around giving you more grill, more control, and more confidence after dark.
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87,000 BTUs
Five Cast Stainless Steel Burners
Five 15,000-BTU cast stainless burners plus a 12,000-BTU rear infrared burner — heavier-duty and higher-output than the Classic Series tube burners, for a combined 87,000 BTUs.
5 Heat Zones
Independent Temperature Control
Heat zone dividers let you run five separate cooking temperatures at once — sear, roast, simmer, and warm-hold all on the same grill, simultaneously.
1,000°F in 30 Sec
Rear Infrared Back Burner
The infrared back burner ramps up fast for a steakhouse-quality crust or a properly finished rotisserie bird — no waiting for grates to come up to temperature.
920 in²
Space to Feed a Full Crowd
920 in² of primary cooking area plus a full-width stainless steel warming rack — enough room to run mains, sides, and bread all at once without shuffling food around.
Day & Night Ready
Illuminated Knobs + Interior Hood Lights
Lit control knobs and interior grill lighting let you see exactly what's on the grates after dark — a Professional-exclusive feature not found on the Classic Series.
What's Included in the Box
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Grill Head Unit
- Five cast stainless steel main burners plus rear infrared burner
- Stainless steel cooking grates
- Dual flame tamer system (stainless steel + ceramic briquettes)
- Heat zone dividers (5 zones)
- Full-width stainless steel warming rack
- Full-size stainless steel drip tray
- Hood-mounted temperature gauge
- Illuminated control knobs
- Interior hood lights
- Spring-assist hood
- NG conversion kit (orifice set) — all units ship LP with this included
- Owner's manual
Sold Separately
- Grill cart / KO-BAK5BG-C (for freestanding use)
- Rotisserie kit (120V motor, stainless steel spit rod, forks — 4 and 5 burner compatible)
- Smoker box insert
- Griddle plate insert
- Grill cover
Deep Dive — KO-BAK5BG-PRO Performance & Construction
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Dual Flame Tamer System
Both stainless steel and ceramic flame tamers are included, giving you flexibility in how you manage heat across the cooking surface. The ceramic briquettes spread heat evenly and suppress flare-ups; the stainless tamers offer an alternative depending on your cook style and what's on the grate.
304 Stainless Steel Throughout
Hood, frame, burners, grates, warming rack, and drip tray are all marine-grade 304 stainless steel. The seamless, dual-wall hood resists heat distortion and holds its polished finish year after year. A 1″ flange around the perimeter hides the cutout edge for a clean, flush island install.
Two Ways to Set It Up — Built-In or Freestanding
The KO-BAK5BG-PRO drops cleanly into an outdoor kitchen island for a permanent flush built-in installation. Prefer flexibility? Pair it with a compatible KoKoMo 40″ grill cart (sold separately) for a freestanding setup you can reposition. The grill head is identical in either configuration — same power, same features, same finish.
Who It's For — The Deck & Den Take
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The Deck & Den Take — If you're building a proper outdoor kitchen and you entertain more than occasionally, the Professional 5-Burner is the version to get. The extra burner over the 4-burner PRO means one more independent heat zone — genuinely useful when you're cooking for a mixed crowd with different proteins and sides going at once. The lighting is the other thing people underestimate until they've grilled after dark without it. The rotisserie kit is a natural pairing with that infrared back burner.
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Outdoor kitchen builders who want the most powerful and fully featured KoKoMo built-in as the centerpiece of their island.
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Freestanding setups — pair with the KoKoMo 40″ grill cart (sold separately) if you want flexibility to reposition or move the grill.
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Hosts who cook for a crowd and need five independent heat zones to run multiple proteins and sides simultaneously without compromising any of them.
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Evening entertainers who want lit controls and interior grill lighting rather than guessing what's happening on the grates after dark.
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Rotisserie and sear enthusiasts who will make real use of the infrared back burner.
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NG or LP households — available in both fuel configurations, with the NG conversion kit included in the box.
Full Specifications & Dimensions
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Performance
| Burners |
5 cast stainless steel main burners (15,000 BTU each) + rear infrared burner (12,000 BTU) |
| Total BTU Output |
87,000 BTUs |
| Cooking Area |
920 in² |
| Heat Management |
Dual flame tamer system (stainless steel + ceramic briquettes); 5 heat zone dividers |
| Ignition |
Independent SureLight ignition with flash-tube backup on each burner |
| Lighting |
Illuminated control knobs + interior hood lights |
Construction & Fuel
| Materials |
304 stainless steel (hood, frame, burners, grates, warming rack, drip tray) |
| Hood |
Seamless polished edge, dual-wall construction, spring-assist |
| Configuration |
Built-in (island drop-in) or freestanding with compatible KoKoMo cart KO-BAK5BG-C (sold separately) |
| Fuel |
Natural gas or liquid propane (select above; NG conversion kit included) |
| Collection |
KoKoMo Professional Series |
| Model |
KO-BAK5BG-PRO |
Dimensions & Weight
| Overall (W x H x D) |
39¾″ × 18½″ × 24⅜″ (101 × 47 × 62 cm) |
| Cutout (W x H x D) |
38″ × 8⅝″ × 21¼″ (97 × 22 × 54 cm) |
| Weight |
172 lbs (78.0 kg) |
Warranty, Shipping & Returns
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Manufacturer's Warranty — Covered by KoKoMo's Lifetime Limited Warranty on the grill housing and hood against manufacturing defects, a 10-Year Limited Warranty on the stainless steel burners and grates, and a 2-Year Limited Warranty on all other parts, honored directly by KoKoMo.
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Free Shipping on orders over $100 to the contiguous 48 states.
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45-Day Returns from Deck & Den if this grill isn't the right fit.
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Price Match Available — found it lower elsewhere? Let us know.
Manuals & Documents
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KO-BAK5BG-PRO — Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes the Professional 5-Burner different from the Classic KO-BAK5BG?›
The Professional uses heavier cast stainless steel burners (15,000 BTU each vs. 12,000 BTU tube burners in the Classic) for a higher total output of 87,000 BTUs vs. 72,000 BTUs. It also adds heat zone dividers, illuminated control knobs, interior hood lights, a spring-assist hood, and a dual flame tamer system — none of which are on the Classic Series.
Can this be used as a freestanding grill or only built into an island?›
Both. The KO-BAK5BG-PRO drops into an outdoor kitchen island for a flush built-in installation, or mounts onto the compatible KoKoMo KO-BAK5BG-C grill cart (sold separately) for a freestanding setup. The grill head is identical in either configuration.
What fuel types does this grill support?›
Natural gas and liquid propane — select your fuel type above. All units ship configured for LP and include an NG conversion kit (orifice set) in the box.
How many BTUs does the KO-BAK5BG-PRO produce?›
87,000 BTUs total — five cast stainless main burners at 15,000 BTUs each (75,000 BTUs) plus a 12,000-BTU rear infrared burner.
What does the infrared back burner do?›
It reaches up to 1,000°F in under 30 seconds, making it ideal for high-heat searing or running a rotisserie kit (sold separately).
What cutout dimensions do I need?›
The required cutout is 38″ W × 8⅝″ H × 21¼″ D. Always confirm against the current spec sheet PDF (linked above) before cutting your countertop.
Does this grill have interior lighting?›
Yes — interior hood lights illuminate the cooking surface, and the control knobs are also lit, so evening grilling doesn't require a separate light source. This is a Professional Series exclusive feature.
Is a rotisserie kit included?›
No — the rotisserie kit (120V motor, stainless steel spit rod, and forks) is sold separately and is compatible with 4 and 5 burner KoKoMo models.
What is the cooking surface area?›
920 in² of primary cooking area, plus a full-width adjustable stainless steel warming rack above it.
What is the warranty?›
KoKoMo covers the grill housing and hood with a Lifetime Limited Warranty, the burners and grates with a 10-Year Limited Warranty, and all other parts with a 2-Year Limited Warranty.
How does this compare to the KoKoMo Professional 4-Burner?›
The 5-burner KO-BAK5BG-PRO adds one more independent heat zone and 15,000 more BTUs (87,000 vs. 72,000 total) over the 4-burner KO-BAK4BG-PRO, across a wider 40″ body with 920 in² of cooking area vs. 740 in². Both share the same Professional Series features including cast burners, lighting, and heat zone dividers.
Does Deck & Den ship this grill for free?›
Yes — free shipping on orders over $100 within the contiguous 48 states, with a 45-day return window and price match available.
