Traeger Tailgater 20 Capacity
Traeger Tailgater 20: 300 sq in fits 11 burgers per batch and feeds up to 22 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Pellet grill |
| Model number | TFB30KLF |
| Cooking area | 300 sq in (main grate) |
| Hopper | 8 lb |
| Fuel | pellets |
| Source | maker spec page |
A full 8 lb hopper runs roughly 4–8 hours at smoking heat (1–2 lb per hour, our estimate), so an overnight cook needs a refill. It is 80 sq in smaller than the recteq Bullseye Deluxe 380BD (380 sq in), which fits 14 burgers per batch against 11 here.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 20 guests | 40 min, 4 batches | 38 min, 4 batches | 105 min, 3 batches âš |
| 30 guests | 60 min, 6 batches âš | 48 min, 5 batches âš | 175 min, 5 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 80 min, 8 batches âš | 58 min, 6 batches âš | 210 min, 6 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 100 min, 10 batches âš | 76 min, 8 batches âš | 280 min, 8 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 22 guests for burgers, 27 for burgers and hot dogs, 6 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 4 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 |
| Traeger Ironwood | 396 | 14 |
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 24 | 429 | 16 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a Traeger Tailgater 20?
About 11 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 34 hot dogs or 10 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a Traeger Tailgater 20 feed?
Up to 22 guests of burgers or 6 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 Tailgater 20?
300 sq in of cooking area on the main grate.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a Traeger Tailgater 20?
About 80 minutes in 8 batches of 11.