Current Lead Times
By using this resource, you allow us to stay focused on production, so everyone can get their equipment FASTER. When you call us, our staff will reference this same page of information.
To our dismay, we do not have the luxury/manpower to reach out to customers individually. We are doing our best to share our progress on this page.
Table of Contents
Product Lead Times
The below color key is used to estimate the current average fulfillment speed of each product. It is not a guarantee. Timing starts AFTER you receive an order confirmation AND we receive a minimum 20% deposit. Timing of freight shipping is impacted by our Freight Routes and your location.
Select A Product Category
- Full Evaporators
- Evaporator Pans
- Arch Only (Please see lead times of Full Evaporators)
- Evaporator Accessories / Add-ons
- Filtering and Bottling Equipment
- Custom work
Questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Full Evaporators (Arch + Pan)
Which Evaporator Are You Looking For?
| Model | Picked up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| StarCat + Flat or Divided Pan • As of 3/3/23 we are getting caught up! Lead times significantly shortened! |  • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. • For immediate availability, please contact our dealers. | • Currently trending at about 1 week to ship • Ships via SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground |
| Model | Picked up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Dauntless + Flat Pan • As of 3/3/23 we are getting caught up! Lead times significantly shortened! | • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. • For immediate availability, please contact our dealers. | • Ships via SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground |
| Dauntless + Divided Pan • As of 3/3/23 we are getting caught up! Lead times significantly shortened! | • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. • For immediate availability, please contact our dealers. | • Ships via SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground |
| Dauntless + NEW All-In-One Hybrid Pan *We were happy to shorten lead times on 2/20/23! |  • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. |  • Best timing requires a commercial address with a dock OR pick up at a freight terminal. • Additional time required for residential shipping. This will be dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes |
| Sizes | Picked up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ x 6′ or smaller Full Evaporator | • Select evaporators are immediately available in our showroom! Call today.  • This Lead time applies to Flat, Divided and Hybrid Pan options.  • Update 2/7/23: Configurations not covered above will lock in best pricing for post-season fulfillment. • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. |  • To speed up freight shipping, ship to a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. • Additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes |
| 2′ x 8′ Full Evaporator *Due to high demand, lead times were extended on 1/25/23 & paused on 2/7/23 | • New orders will be locking in the best pricing for post-season fulfillment. • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Lock in best pricing NOW and get your order in the queue for summer/fall delivery. • Timing for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
| 30″ wide x any length Full Evaporator | • Orders placed after August, 2022 will be available AFTER the 2023 maple season. | • Orders placed AFTER August, 2022 may be shipped AFTER the 2023 maple season. • This product will ship with our White Glove Carriers. |
| Sizes | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipping (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Evaporator | • Orders placed AFTER October 24 can lock in best pricing now for summer/fall 2023 fulfillment. • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • For new orders, lock in best pricing NOW with 20% deposit. Fulfillment in summer/fall 2023. • The additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes |
| Sizes | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ x 6′ Full Evaporator | (OIL BURNING) • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. (GAS-FIRED) • We will need to order a burner special just for you. Hence, we are unable to estimate that timing here. |  (OIL BURNING) • We will need a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. (GAS-FIRED) • We will need to order a burner special just for you. Hence, we are unable to estimate that timing here. |
| 2′ x 8′ or larger Full Evaporator | • New orders will be locking in the best pricing for post-season fulfillment. • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • For new orders, lock in best pricing NOW with 20% deposit. Fulfillment in summer/fall 2023. |
| Sizes | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 16″ x 30″ Full Evaporator | • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. • Parts arrived on 3/21/23 and production has commenced! | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. • Parts arrived on 3/21/23 and production has commenced! We are now able to turn around orders quickly! |
| 2′ x 4′ Full Evaporator • If you have an arch only, this could be ready a little faster. When there is a handcrafted pan involved, please allow about 2 weeks. | • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. • Lead times had been shortened briefly on 3/4/23, but at this point we thank you for your patience as we handcraft additional pans. | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
Evaporator Pans
Select your pan model to jump to it.
| Sizes | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ x 4′ or smaller | • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. — • We have a limited supply of 2×3 Badgerland Flat Pans ready to go. | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. — • We have a limited supply of 2×3 Badgerland Flat Pans ready to go. |
| 2′ x 5′ or larger | • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. * Due to high demand, lead time increased slightly on 1/25/23 | • For fastest fulfillment please provide a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. |
| Sizes | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Lake 2′ x 4′ or smaller | • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Happy to reduce lead time on 3/21/23 • Ships via Fedex Ground or SpeeDee Delivery |
| Smoky Lake 2′ x 5′ or larger | • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. • Lead time was shortened slightly on 2/27/23 | • For fastest fulfillment please provide a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. |
| Models | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
Full Pint | • Lead time shortened on 2/27/23! • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Lead time shortened on 2/27/23! • When possible this will ship with a White Glove Carrier. • In some cases, this ships with FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
Dauntless Hybrid – NEW! | • Lead time was shortened on 2/20/23! • We will call you when it is ready for pick up. | • Lead time was shortened on 2/20/23! • For this timing, ship to a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. |
| Hybrid Hobby Pro w/Drain Manifold (any size)  | We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Lead time was shortened on 2/27/23 • For this timing, ship to a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. |
| Models | Pick Up (Estimated Time) | Shipping (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ wide, High Output RAISED FLUE OR DROP FLUE Pan Sets | • Orders placed prior to 2/6/23 were given a 2 month lead time. — • Orders placed after 2/6/23 are locking in best pricing for post season fulfillment. • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Orders placed prior to 2/6/23 were given a 2 month lead time assuming there is a non-rural commercial address with fork lift or freight terminal pick up. — • Orders placed after 2/6/23 are locking in best pricing for post season fulfillment by one of our white glove carriers. |
| 30″ wide High Output Pan Sets (Raised Flue or Drop Flue) | • Lock in best pricing NOW for fulfillment after the 2023 maple season. • We will call you when your pan set is ready for pick up. | • Lock in best pricing NOW for fulfillment after the 2023 maple season. • Delivery by white glove carrier |
| Model | Pick Up (Estimated Time) | Shipping (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|
 Front Pan for Dauntless Pan Set | We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Lead time was shortened on 2/20/23! • Typically ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
| Front Pan for a High Output Pan Set | We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • To speed up timing, ship to a commercial address with a dock OR offer to pick up at a freight terminal. |
 Badgerland™ Front Replacement Pans | We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • A 2′ x 2′ pan ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. • Anything larger than 2′ x 2′ may require a commercial address with dock OR pick up at a freight terminal. |
Evaporator Accessories
NOTE: If these accessories are part of a larger freight order, they will be shipped at the same time as the rest of your freight.
| Image | Product | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Auto Draw-Off Systems | Simplicities and Guardians are in stock. | Simplicities and Guardians are in stock. This typically ships with FedEx or SpeeDee Delivery unless it is part of a larger freight order. |
 | Auto Refill Head Tank | • We will call you to schedule pick up when it is ready • Lead times increased on 1/25/23 | • Orders placed AFTER September, may be shipped AFTER the 2023 maple season • The additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
 | Backflip Preheater | We will call you to schedule pick up when it is ready | SIZES: 2×4 Hybrid OR 2×6 Pan Set: • These sizes can be shipped via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. —————— SIZES: 2×8 Pan Set • Orders placed AFTER Sept may be shipped AFTER the 2023 maple season. • The additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
 | Casters / Wheels / Tires | • Please call ahead | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
 | Concentric Exhaust System | • LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE. We have two 14/10 systems as of 2/7/23. • We must receive confirmed measurements before production can be started. • We will call you to schedule a pick up time when it is ready. | • Orders placed AFTER September 2022 are locking in best pricing for post season fulfillment. • The additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
 | Feed Pan | • Lead times increased slightly on 2/13/23 • Call ahead | • Lead times increased slightly on 2/13/23 • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
 | Float Box | • Please call ahead • Lead times shortened on 3/10/23! | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. • Lead times shortened on 3/10/23! |
 | Forced Draft for Dauntless Evaporator | • Please call ahead | • Typically ships via SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground. |
 | Hoods (For Corsair or Silverplate Evaporators) | • We will call you to schedule pick up when it is ready | • Orders placed AFTER September 2022 are locking in best pricing, with possible shipment AFTER the 2023 maple season. • Shipping time is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
 | Hoods (For Dauntless Evaporators) | • Lead time shortened on 2/27/23! • We will call you to schedule pick up when it is ready | • Lead time shortened on 2/27/23! • This product will be shipped with SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground |
 | Lids | • Call ahead. • Some sizes are handcrafted regularly. Others are made to order. | • Lids that are 2 x 4 or smaller will ship with SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground. • We no longer ship 2 x 5 or larger lids unless they are traveling with a pan/evaporator |
 | Roof Jacks | • We do have parts to build a few select sizes in-house. If we already have parts, we will need 1 – 2 months lead time for production. • Orders taken AFTER Oct 25, if we do not already have parts for the specs you request, your order will be produced AFTER the 2023 maple season. | • Orders taken AFTER Oct 25 will be produced AFTER the 2023 maple season unless we already happen to have parts in-house. • Additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
 | Stack Toppers | • “Fast” applies to 12″ Diameter or smaller. • Call ahead. • 14″ Diameter are made to order and UP TO TWO MONTHS for lead time. • Lead time increased on 1/20/23 and again on 2/7/23. | • “Fast” applies to 12″ Diameter or smaller. • Ships with SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground. • 14″ Diameter requires longer production time and must travel via our White Glove Freight Carriers. |
 | Water Jacketed Draw-Off Tanks | • Lead time shortened on 2/27/23! • We will call you to schedule pick up when it is ready | • Orders placed PRIOR to October are on track for delivery for the 2023 season. • The additional time required for shipping is dependent on our White Glove Carrier Routes. |
Filtering and Bottling Equipment
| Image | Product | Picked Up (Estimated Time) | Shipped (Estimated Time) |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Steam Bottler Lead time shortened on 3/24/23 | • We will call you when ready for pick up. | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
 | Filter/Finisher/Bottler Pan Lead time shortened on 3/24/23 | We will call you when ready for pick up. | Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
 | Vacuum Filter Applicator System (for Steam Bottlers) • Parts arrived and we are in the process of welding/kitting! Thanks for your patience | • Please call ahead. | • Ships via FedEx or SpeeDee Delivery. |
 | Water Jacketed Bottler —- • If your Bottler was listed as “Backordered” when your order was placed, it is because our existing stock of parts was spoken for. Backordered bottlers cannot be promised before the 2023 season. | • The above lead time is estimated for LARGE Bottlers (16-gallon) while parts last. • Lead time increased on 1/25/23 • SMALL BOTTLERS: As of 12/28/22, our existing SMALL bottlers are spoken for. The next production run on smalls is undetermined. • We will call you when your order is ready for pick up. | • The above lead time is estimated for LARGE Bottlers (16-gallon) while parts last. • SMALL BOTTLERS: As of 12/28/22, our existing SMALL bottlers are spoken for. The next production run on smalls is undetermined. • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery unless part of a larger freight order. |
 | Cone Filter System • Lead time increased slightly on 2/13/23. Some cases may trend a few days extra. | • Call ahead. | • Ships via FedEx Ground or SpeeDee Delivery. |
 | Stainless Steel Filter Presses | • Select models are available IMMEDIATELY! • Call for availability. | • Ships via SpeeDee Delivery or FedEx Ground (unless a White Glove Carrier is readily available). |
Custom Work
The cut off for custom orders is October 1, 2022. This is due to high order volume at this time. Please contact us in May of 2023 if you need a custom item that is not listed on our website.
White Glove Carrier Routes
Whenever possible, we ship freight via our White Glove Carrier Network. The following list is what we are planning for at this point in time. Please keep in mind, these routes are still evolving and we are continuing to plan new routes as well! Learn more about Free Freight Shipping.
| Launch Date | General Route Area | Driver Name |
|---|---|---|
| Please consider picking up at Smoky Lake headquarters for fastest fulfillment! The earliest we anticipate sending a truck back East will be about February or possibly March. |
Shipping FAQ
- Splitting Shipments
- Pick Up vs Delivery
- Ground Shipping Methods
- Expedited Shipping
- Terms of Free Shipping
- How to Receive Freight
Splitting Shipments
We strive to ship all items on an order(s) together at the same time. In this way, we are able to eliminate any potential confusion related to shipping parts at different times. This policy also helps us offer you the highest accuracy.
That being said, there are sometimes cases where timing is critical and you may desire a split shipment. (“Split shipment” means we would ship in-stock items ahead of any items which require more patience.) You can certainly request a split shipment here. We are here for you and happy to help.
Pick Up Vs Delivery
Picking up your equipment at Smoky Lake headquarters will often shorten lead times. Smoky Lake also offers a pick up discount on select products.
For freight shipments, there is an extensive amount of planning and additional care required. This takes time. Thank you for your patience. Smoky Lake will contact you when your order has been secured/confirmed on a truck. Our White Glove Carrier Drivers will also reach out to you directly with an estimated arrival time. Please review YOUR responsibilities in our Free Freight Terms to ensure the smoothest delivery possible.
Ground Shipping Methods
USPS, FedEx Ground, SpeeDee Delivery
The method of shipping depends on the size/weight of your order and the destination address. Our shipping department will determine the carrier after packing your order.
If your shipment requires multiple boxes, it is very possible we could send each box with a different carrier. It is also possible for each box to arrive on different days despite us shipping them all at the same time. We provide tracking numbers so you can track each box.
If you need to request a specific carrier for whatever reason, please indicate this in the ORDER NOTES field when you place your order. We’ll do our best to accommodate. You may be responsible for the difference in shipping cost.
Expedited Shipping
Overnight or two-day ground shipping can sometimes be accommodated during the summer months upon request. (Please call us at 920-202-4500.) However, we must stick to our standard shipping offerings during our busier months. This allows us to work most efficiently, which is to everyone’s benefit.
For your peace of mind, our standard ground shipping has proven to be very reliable and efficient. To be honest, in many cases, our standard ground shipping ends up being just as fast as the more expensive ”expedited” shipping methods.
That being said, if you are still concerned with timing, we do offer local pick up at our headquarters in Hilbert, WI. Simply select LOCAL PICK UP at check out and contact us at (920) 202-4500 to let us know when you will be here.
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