Pit Boss 850FB2 Capacity
Pit Boss 850FB2: 840 sq in* fits 31 burgers per batch and feeds up to 62 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Pellet grill |
| Model number | PB850FB2 |
| Cooking area | 840 sq in (total, main grate not published) |
| Fuel | pellets |
| Source | maker spec page |
* The maker lists only total area (main grate plus racks), so the main grate is smaller.
It is 60 sq in larger than the Traeger Pro 780 (780 sq in), which fits 29 burgers per batch against 31 here.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 10 min, 1 batch | 18 min, 2 batches | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 20 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 62 guests for burgers, 77 for burgers and hot dogs, 18 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 1.9 lb of pellets (about 2.5 lb per hour at grilling heat (estimate)).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Traeger Pro 780 | 780* | 29 |
| Traeger Ironwood XL | 924* | 34 |
| Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Offset | 751 | 28 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Pit Boss 850FB2?
About 31 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 95 hot dogs or 28 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Pit Boss 850FB2 feed?
Up to 62 guests of burgers or 18 guests of chicken within a 45-minute serving window. Larger parties need more batches, a second grill or a longer window.
How big is the Pit Boss 850FB2?
840 sq in of cooking area in total; the maker does not list the main grate on its own.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Pit Boss 850FB2?
About 30 minutes in 3 batches of 31.