Traeger Ironwood Capacity
Traeger Ironwood: 396 sq in fits 14 burgers per batch and feeds up to 28 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Pellet grill |
| Model number | current |
| Cooking area | 396 sq in (main grate) |
| Upper racks | 220 sq in |
| Hopper | 22 lb |
| Fuel | pellets |
| Source | maker spec page |
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. The 220 sq in upper rack holds finished food warm or toasts buns, but it is not counted in the batch math. It is 16 sq in larger than the recteq Bullseye Deluxe 380BD (380 sq in), which fits 14 burgers per batch against 14 here, so for a 28-guest party the two cook the same number of batches.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 20 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 50 min, 5 batches âš | 38 min, 4 batches | 140 min, 4 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 60 min, 6 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 175 min, 5 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 80 min, 8 batches âš | 58 min, 6 batches âš | 210 min, 6 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 28 guests for burgers, 35 for burgers and hot dogs, 8 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| recteq Bullseye Deluxe 380BD | 380 | 14 |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | 429 | 16 |
| Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 18" | 481* | 18 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Traeger Ironwood?
About 14 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 44 hot dogs or 13 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Traeger Ironwood feed?
Up to 28 guests of burgers or 8 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?
396 sq in of cooking area on the main grate, plus 220 sq in of upper racks.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Traeger Ironwood?
About 60 minutes in 6 batches of 14.