Traeger Ironwood XL Capacity
Traeger Ironwood XL: 924 sq in* fits 34 burgers per batch and feeds up to 68 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Pellet grill |
| Cooking area | 924 sq in (total, main grate not published) |
| Hopper | 22 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 22 lb hopper runs roughly 11–22 hours at smoking heat (1–2 lb per hour, our estimate), so an overnight cook fits on one fill. It is 8 sq in smaller than the Pit Boss Navigator 850 (932 sq in), which fits 35 burgers per batch against 34 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 | 28 min, 3 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: 68 guests for burgers, 85 for burgers and hot dogs, 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Boss Navigator 850 | 932* | 35 |
| Pit Boss Austin XL | 1007* | 38 |
| Pit Boss 850FB2 | 840* | 31 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Traeger Ironwood XL?
About 34 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 104 hot dogs or 31 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Traeger Ironwood XL feed?
Up to 68 guests of burgers or 20 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 Traeger Ironwood XL?
924 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 Traeger Ironwood XL?
About 30 minutes in 3 batches of 34.