The Traeger brand of grills was founded in Oregon in the 1990s. Since then, it has rapidly gained reputation for its innovative and durable grills. Traeger takes pride in producing the unique taste of juicy, wood-fired barbecue that can only be obtained by burning hardwood. Its grills are famous for their ease-of-use and consistency, living up to the Traeger Promise: “Set It And Forget It”.
Traeger grills are made for the taste buds accustomed to charred wood. After all, nothing beats wood-fired barbecue. This product offers versatility, specifically making possible six functionalities: Grill, Smoke, Bake, Roast, Braise, and barbecue. However way you want it, Traeger’s got you covered.
Just when you thought grilling was never your forte, a Traeger grill will make you realize otherwise. With its easy-to-use, fun, and advanced technologies, everybody is a pro with a Traeger. Electronic ignition, temperature control with an LED display, and pellets made with 100% hardwood all combine to give you an exceptionally rich and flavorful dish — the kind that you simply cannot get from an ordinary grill.
Make the ordinary taste surprisingly authentic and exquisite. Trigger the excitement of outdoor cooking with a Traeger.
Comparison Table
Traeger TFS60LZC Grills Select Elite Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review
Best Traeger grill for home: The Select Elite Wood Pellet Grill is just as versatile the Lil Tex Elite or any other Traeger grill. It also features the integrated digital elite controller and a porcelain grill grate. And, of course, it performs just as great as the Lil Tex Elite. But that’s not all this Traeger Grill can do. The Select Elite features 589 square inches of cooking space that can fit up to 20 burgers or 6 racks of ribs. It also features an enclosed storage space that lets you store bags of pellets for future barbecue sessions as well as any other accessories you want to keep close at hand. In addition, you get two side shelves for extra prep space. Wheels with locking casters let you roll your pellet grill to where you need it and keep it there. However, assembling this pellet grill is very time-consuming. Also, the max temperature that this grill can reach is 450 degrees while other brands can reach 700 degrees.
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Features:
- 586 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grill size: 6x57x25
- Hopper capacity: 18 lb.
- Enclosed bottom cabinet
- Non-stick grilling grate
- Rolling wheels with lock
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Drip pan to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- No need to fire charcoal or use gas ever again
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Includes a bottom storage with cover
- Stainless steel side desks provide additional space for you to set aside your meat, grilling tools, dishes and condiments
- Wheeled stand makes it easy to move the grill when you need to, and it comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of stainless side desk and porcelain grill grate
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill comes from Traeger, the trusted brand for wood-fired grill, so durability should never be an issue
Cons:
- Grill weighs 170 lbs. although wheeled stand makes it relatively easy to move around
- Bulky unit and requires a huge space for actual grilling and storage
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
Most Helpful Reviews (both positive and negative)
I have had this unit for a few months and absolutely love it. I’ve moved from a very high quality Viking grill that I had at my prior house to this unit at the suggestion of my son. – Full review
Love the versatility of this grill, works great as a smoker or you can turn up the heat and use it like a gas grill. No additional grill compartments or smoker boxes, just fill the hopper and do what you want. – Full review
This grill would be fine if you only wished to smoke meets but it doesn’t get hot enough to sear and grill. Followed directions and bought bags of Traeger pellets, etc. No luck. Lamb chops looked like they were boiled. Waste of money! – Full review
Traeger TFB65LZBC Grills Texas Elite 34 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review – Best Traeger Grill
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Review Score -5
If the Lil Tex Elite is not big enough to feed your horde, then you can get the upgraded version – the Texas Elite 34. This pellet grill can comfortably feed your entire family and some neighbors too. It has 646 square inches of cooking space which is large enough to cook 9 racks of ribs! Aside from the size, another difference between the two is the presence of 4 wheels plus locking casters. While this unit is heavier (125 lbs vs 98 lbs), it is much easier to transport from the garage and back. And the locking casters ensure that it won’t be running away with your food anytime soon. The rest of the features between the two remain the same such as porcelain cooking grates, the digital elite controller, electronic auto-start ignition, and durable steel construction. However, this grill doesn’t come with a temperature probe like the PRO model. It is also a bit difficult to switch pellets.
Features:
- 646 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grill size: 49x54x22
- Hopper capacity: 18 lb.
- Porcelain grilling grate
- Rolling wheels with lock
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Pail to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- Electronic Auto-Start Ignition makes starting your fire so much easier than with the old-fashioned matchstick
- Digital Elite Control comes with an LED display for easy monitoring even when barbecuing in the dark
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Wheeled stand makes it easy to move the grill when you need to, and it comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of porcelain grill grates
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill is made from steel with a powder coating so durability should never be an issue
- Grill weighs 125 lbs. only and makes it easy to maneuver
- Its wheeled stand makes it relatively easy to move around
- It requires a relatively smaller space to stand or store
Cons:
- It does not have any additional room for storage or for sitting some of your grilling must-haves like condiments and trays
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
Most Helpful Reviews (both positive and negative)
Best Grill I’ve ever owned – This grill is clean and quick. Its cooked better food compared to any propane or charcoal grill I’ve ever owned. It’s easy to assemble, easy to use and … – Full Review
Couldn’t be happier – Bought my Traeger on line. Always scary to buy something like this on line because returning it is nearly impossible. Followed instructions carefully to put it together. Was pretty easy to accomplish. – Full Review
Don’t Purchase this if you need precise temperature control – This is an over priced piece of junk. I would have been better off staying with my charcoal and gas grills and it would have saved me almost $1000 too. The main issue is that … – Full Review
Traeger TFB42LZBC Grills Lil Tex Elite 22 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review
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Review Score -5
Best traeger grill for the money: The Lil Tex Elite is a versatile cooking machine. You can grill, smoke, roast, braise, barbecue, and bake food on this baby. In short, you can cook an entire meal using just this wood pellet grill. This grill features 418 square inches of cooking space that can cook 16 burgers or 5 racks of ribs at the same time. If you need more space, the Lil Tex also comes in a larger size – the Lil Tex Elite 34. The porcelain grill grates are great at heat retention and easy to clean. There’s an integrated digital elite controller that allows you to easily set up the pellet grill. It features an LED display that allows you to easily read the temperature inside the grill at a glance. The steel construction ensures that you’ll be enjoying cooked meals on this grill for years to come. However, the pellet grill is quite expensive. The instructions that come with the grill are poorly written. And it is very heavy.
Features:
- 418 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grill size: 49x42x22
- Hopper capacity: 18 lb.
- Porcelain grilling grate
- Two rolling wheels for moving around
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Pail to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- Electronic Auto-Start Ignition makes starting your fire so much easier than with the old-fashioned matchstick
- Digital Elite Control comes with an LED display for easy monitoring even when barbecuing in the dark
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Wheeled stand comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of porcelain grill grates
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill is made from steel with a powder coating so durability should never be an issue
- Grill weighs 98 lbs. only and makes it easy to maneuver
- It requires a relatively smaller space to stand or store
Cons:
- Two-wheeled stand makes it relatively harder to move around
- It does not have any additional room for storage or for sitting some of your grilling must-haves like condiments and trays
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
Traeger TFB29PLB Grills Bronson 20 Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review
One of the smallest Traeger grills, the Bronson 20 grill features 300 square inches of cooking space which can fit around 12 burgers or 3 racks of ribs. An integrated Digital Elite Controller makes setting the temp easy, going all the way up to 459 degrees. The LED display allows you to check the temp at a glance.The sawhorse design provides the grill with stability while the all-terrain wheels plus the side handle enables you to transport your grill from the garage to the patio and back again without breaking a sweat. And because it has no open flame, this little pellet grill is HOA-approved. However, the hopper capacity is also smaller compared to other models at only 10lbs. Also, it is made in China which may not be to everyone’s liking.
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Review Score -5
Features:
- 300 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grill size: 38x35x22
- Hopper capacity: 10 lb.
- Porcelain grilling grate
- Two rolling wheels for moving around
- Sawhorse design brings added grilling stability
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Pail to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- Electronic Auto-Start Ignition makes starting your fire so much easier than with the old-fashioned matchstick
- Digital Elite Control comes with an LED display for easy monitoring even when barbecuing in the dark
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Wheeled stand comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of porcelain grill grates
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill is made from steel with a powder coating so durability should never be an issue
- Grill weighs 76 lbs. only and makes it easy to maneuver
- It requires a relatively smaller space to stand or store
Cons:
- Small grilling area may be enough for the household but, may not be sufficient if you have more guests coming over
- Two-wheeled stand makes it relatively harder to move around, although its lightweight make should more than make up for the maneuvering limitatation of the wheels
- It does not have any additional room for storage or for sitting some of your grilling must-haves like condiments and trays
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
Most Helpful Reviews (both positive and negative)
I have had my Traeger for almost 2 years. – have had my Traeger for almost 2 years. I’ve smoked salmon to ribs without a problem. I made a second rack to increase the capacity of my Traeger. Originally it came with … – Full review
Good When There Are No Errors – This is my first pellet smoker/grill and it makes some very delicious food. I’ve made good baby back ribs, beef jerky, and brats on it. There are two reasons I didn’t give it five stars. – Full review
Big Problems – The wood pellet concept is a good one and when everything goes well, the food tastes great! However, I have had several instances where i had a grill full of food and the unit shut down. – Full review
Traeger Grills Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review
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Features:
- 300 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grill size: 36x37x18
- Hopper capacity: 8 lb.
- Porcelain grilling grate
- Two rolling wheels for moving around
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Pail to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- Electronic Auto-Start Ignition makes starting your fire so much easier than with the old-fashioned matchstick
- Digital Elite Control comes with an LED display for easy monitoring even when barbecuing in the dark
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Wheeled stand comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of porcelain grill grates
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill is made from steel with a powder coating so durability should never be an issue
- Grill weighs 62 lbs. only and makes it easy to maneuver
- It requires a relatively smaller space to stand or store
Cons:
- Small grilling area may be enough for the household but, may not be sufficient if you have more guests coming over
- Two-wheeled stand makes it relatively harder to move around, although its lightweight make should more than make up for the maneuvering limitation of the wheels
- It does not have any additional room for storage or for sitting some of your grilling must-haves like condiments and trays
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
I Love It, weak Instructions – This is a great family size smoker. It was well packed to avoid shipping damage, easy to assemble, and the quality of the components is first-rate. Our first meals produced some of the best smoked meats I have ever tasted. Our friends think my neighbor and I are smoking pros. – Full Review
Traeger, not what it used to be. Returned and looking elsewhere – Assembled it, started the initial fire up instructions. Auger didn’t run when switched on. Powered down, opened compartment where auger motor connects looking for stupid. Nothing. Tried again. – Full Review
Traeger TFB29LZA Grills Junior Elite Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review
Best Traeger grill for the beginners: Another small Traeger grill but not one lacking in performance. This little baby may only have 300 square inches of cooking space and an 8lb-hopper capacity but it can definitely deliver a delicious wood-fired barbecue taste in every meal. This pellet grill only weighs 60lbs. Aside from being lightweight, it features two wheels and a side handle so you’re more easily able to transport it from a tailgate party to a beachside barbecue. Also, while it is small, the grill still has most of the features seen in bigger models such as the digital elite controller, porcelain grill grates, steel construction with powder coat finish, and an electronic auto-start ignition. However, this is a very short grill so it might not be ideal for really tall individuals. The small hopper capacity means more frequent refilling if you plan to do a couple of rounds of cooking at a time, like a barbecue party. And it is quite expensive for such a small size.
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Features:
- 300 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grill size: 36x39x18
- Hopper capacity: 8 lb.
- Porcelain grilling grate
- Two rolling wheels for moving around
- Foldable legs
- Sawhorse design brings added grilling stability
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Pail to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- Electronic Auto-Start Ignition makes starting your fire so much easier than with the old-fashioned matchstick
- Digital Elite Control comes with an LED display for easy monitoring even when barbecuing in the dark
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Wheeled stand comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of porcelain grill grates
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill is made from steel with a powder coating so durability should never be an issue
- Grill weighs 60 lbs. only and makes it easy to maneuver
- It requires a relatively smaller space to stand or store
- Perfect size for a small household or for tagging along for remote camping.
Cons:
- Small grilling area may be enough for the household but, may not be sufficient if you have more guests coming over or tagging along your camping trip
- Two-wheeled stand makes it relatively harder to move around, although its lightweight make should more than make up for the maneuvering limitation of the wheels
- It does not have any additional room for storage or for sitting some of your grilling must-haves like condiments and trays
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
This is our second Traegar Grill and we absolutely love it. – It gets hotter that our first one so we enjoy steaks on it now. Best grill we have ever owned. I would strongly recommend anyone looking at a grill/smoker combo to give this one a try. – Full review
I love my Traeger! – What can I say about this smoker except that it is the best money I’ve spent on anything in a while. I don’t even need a barbeque anymore. I use this thing at least a few times a week for just about anything. If i can grill it, I use the Traeger. – Full review
Quality issues from the start – All the talk about made in China…… well it could have likely been made anywhere and inside the hopper it says “Tested”. Well the LED display does not work correctly, i.e. not all the letters have all the LEDs light up to correctly state the temperature. The frame had a crimp in it on the front and when I closed the lid, it cam down crooked. – Full Review
Traeger probably needs better quality control. – I wanted to love this grill. I am not sure if Amazon has received defective units, or if this grill is hit or miss in general. First of all, I have a friend/co-worker who purchased this same grill from a local hardware store. – Full review
Traeger Grills TFB38TCA Renegade Elite Wood Pellet Grill and Smoker – Review
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Review Score -5
The Traeger Grills TFB38TCA Renegade Elite Wood Pellet Grill has several features that make it stand out from other Traeger grills in the market. This versatile grill features a tool caddy rack where you can store any sauces and rubs for easy access as well as any grilling tools that you want to keep on hand. It also comes with a wire front prep rack. This unique rack enables you to easily load and unload your grill; instead of a side shelf, you can use the rack to prep and test your meats as well as rest them after cooking before you start serving the meal. This is incredibly convenient if you’re cooking quite a lot of food on your grill. Of course, like most Traeger grills, this one also features an electronic auto-start ignition, porcelain grill grates, and a digital elite controller. The Renegade Elite Wood Pellet also comes with two large wheels for easy transport. One thing to take note is that the grill is quite small – only 380 square inches of cooking space. And this particular model has been discontinued (though you can still purchase it from reputable sellers online.
Features:
- 380 sq. in. of grilling space
- Grilling area: 20 in. x 19 in.
- Hopper capacity: 18 lbs.
- Tool rack provided on front side
- Porcelain grilling grate
- Two rolling wheels for moving around
- Internal induction fan helps food cook evenly
- Pail to collect oil from meat
- Hopper stores the wood pellets
- Auger delivers wood pellets to the fire
- Digital Elite Controller allows you to control and regulate the heat
Pros:
- Electronic Auto-Start Ignition makes starting your fire so much easier than with the old-fashioned matchstick
- Digital Elite Control comes with an LED display for easy monitoring even when barbecuing in the dark
- Look of cooked meat beautifully mimics natural wood fired barbecue
- Cooked food tastes like authentic wood-fired grill
- Choose six ways to cook your meat and veggies
- Turn up the heat for fast cooking or turn down to cook slow
- It comes with an internal induction fan that helps you achieve faster, more even cooking
- Temperature can be regulated easily with a temperature range of -20 to +20 Fahrenheit
- Wheeled stand comes with locks to keep your grill in place when you’re cooking or during storage
- Grill uses pure Traeger hardwood pellets which makes the smoked taste of your meat unlike any other
- Easy to clean because of porcelain grill grates
- Unit purchase comes with free installation
- This grill is made from steel with a powder coating so durability should never be an issue
- Grill weighs 109 lbs., a medium-sized griller, which makes it relatively easy to maneuver than oversized grillers
- It requires a relatively smaller space to stand or store
- Perfect size for a small household or for tagging along for remote camping.
Cons:
- Two-wheeled stand coupled with the grill’s medium-build, makes it relatively harder to move around
- Its front tool rack does not give you sufficient space to place all of your grilling tools or to set aside larger trays or marinated meat
- Specifically requires Traeger wood pellets, although these are widely available
Easy to build and Delicious outcome! – I was so excited to get this grill for the weekend. It was easy to assemble and get going. It has a great place for me to keep my bbq tools and a front rack to set stuff down so I am able to easily put things on and off the grill. –Full Review
This is the most awesome grill that I have ever seen! – This is the most awesome grill that I have ever seen! Assembly took a little while and was very exciting! I recommend that you buy it here, the cost is much less than other dealers! I highly recommend this grill! –Full Review
I bought one and the electronics went out I ordered another board and tried it did not work I converted it to charcoal and does well shame I liked the taste – Full Review
Cook however way you want your dishes done. The best part is that every unit of Traeger is built to withstand any type of weather. Every part is built to last — so you can enjoy delicious, wood-fired grill and keep doing it like a pro in the years to come.
Traeger Grill Buying Guide
There’s nothing like the taste and flavor you get from food cooked over wood. It’s probably why Americans love grilling so much. Of course, charcoal grilling is an art that takes practice to perfect. For those who aren’t ready to take on the challenge of charcoal, there’s one grill that should be right up your alley – the Traeger Grill.
Note: You can also read our comparison series Traeger vs Rec Tec Battle, Traeger vs Green Mountain, Traeger vs Pit Boss, Traeger vs Camp Chef
What’s a Traeger Grill?
Long before pellet grills were introduced in the market, there were pellet stoves. Traeger, a manufacturer of pellet stoves, decided to expand its business in 1982. They invented the very first wood pellet grill and has since become a leading brand in the market.
How does it work?
Wood pellets from the hopper are fed into a fire pot by a feeding mechanism such as an auger. An igniter rod lights up the pellets inside the fire pot when you turn on the grill. A fan then blows air at the fire, stoking it and spreading the heat as well as smoke inside the cooking chamber. A digital controller in the pellet grill allows you to set your desired temperature. The set temperature controls the rate of feed – how many pellets are fed into the fire pot over a period of time. The lower the temperature, the slower the feed rate of the pellet grill.
How do I know which Traeger grill is right for me?
There are several questions you need to ask yourself when choosing the right Traeger grill or any wood pellet grill for that matter. We’ve listed the important questions below to help you make the best choice possible to suit your grilling needs.
How much food do you plan to cook?
When you choose a grill, any grill, you have to first consider how many mouths you want to feed. Small pellet grills like the Traeger TFB29LZA Junior Elite Pellet Grill features 300 square inches of cooking space which can fit around 3 racks of ribs. The Traeger TFB65LZBC Texas Elite 34, on the other hand, is more than double the size with 646 square inches of cooking space. If you only plan on cooking for your family or a small group of friends, a small Traeger grill may be just the thing. A bigger group will require you to get a bigger grill. On another note, you’ll also need to consider the space available in your backyard/patio when choosing size.
How is the temperature controlled?
As we’ve already mentioned, Traeger grills feature a temperature controller. Ideally, it should be easy to use. An LCD display enables you to see the current temperature inside the cooking chamber. The range of the temperature should be between 180 degrees Fahrenheit to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. When choosing a Traeger grill, you’ll notice that there are three different temperature controllers used.
The Digital Elite Controller that you’ll find in many Traeger grills such as the Traeger TFB42LZBC Grills Lil Tex Elite is very easy to use. It’s also the most basic temperature controller available. It features a knob that you turn to set the temperature, an electronic auto-start ignition for easy startup, and an LCD display. Higher-end models have additional features such as integrated dual meat probes and a timer.
What is it constructed of?
The best pellet grills are made of painted steel for durability like all Traeger grills are. A powder coating is necessary in order to ensure that the grill won’t rust and protect it from extreme weather conditions.
Do you need the pellet grill to be portable?
A Traeger grill is not something that you can store outside. It is, after all, an electrical appliance. In addition, the pellets cannot get wet. Wet pellets expand and can cause the auger to become clogged. Plus, you can’t really light up wet wood.
Since you aren’t going to be cooking on the grill inside your garage, you’re going to have move it around before and after cooking. You’ll need to make sure that the Traeger grill you get is portable. Now, all of the models feature wheels for this very reason. The bigger models such as the Traeger Select Elite Grill feature four wheels with locking casters. Smaller ones like the Traeger Grills TFB38TCA Renegade Elite Wood Pellet Grill only feature two wheels but it also comes with a side handle to make it more easy to push around. However, not all Traeger grills are ideal for tailgating or beach parties despite the presence of wheels with the exception of the Traeger TFB29LZA Junior Elite Pellet Grill.
What’s your budget?
The final say in your choice of a Traeger grill may all come down to price. Since the brand is a leader in the market, it’s not unusual that it comes with a slightly steeper price compared to other models. If you’re a beginner who wants to try outdoor cooking using a pellet grill, the Traeger TFB29PLB Grills Bronson 20 Wood Pellet Grill is the most affordable. Bigger models naturally cost several hundred dollars more though they also have more features. It’s important to balance your needs with the dollars in your wallet.