Pit Boss Austin XL Capacity
Pit Boss Austin XL: 1007 sq in* fits 38 burgers per batch and feeds up to 76 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Pellet grill |
| Cooking area | 1007 sq in (total, main grate not published) |
| Hopper | 30 lb |
| Fuel | pellets |
| Source | maker spec page |
* The maker lists only total area (main grate plus racks), so the main grate is smaller.
A full 30 lb hopper runs roughly 15–30 hours at smoking heat (1–2 lb per hour, our estimate), so an overnight cook fits on one fill. It is 43 sq in smaller than the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 (1050 sq in), which fits 39 burgers per batch against 38 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 | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 30 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 76 guests for burgers, 95 for burgers and hot dogs, 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 | 1050* | 39 |
| Pit Boss Navigator 850 | 932* | 35 |
| Traeger Ironwood XL | 924* | 34 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Pit Boss Austin XL?
About 38 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 114 hot dogs or 34 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Pit Boss Austin XL feed?
Up to 76 guests of burgers or 22 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 Austin XL?
1007 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 Austin XL?
About 30 minutes in 3 batches of 38.