Traeger Timberline vs Traeger Ironwood
Two of the pellet grills in our best pellet grills: traeger vs pit boss vs weber vs z grills comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: Traeger's flagship with a built-in induction cooktop
Check price at AmazonBest for: Touchscreen, Super Smoke and solid build
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Traeger Timberline | Traeger Ironwood | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cooking areaTotal grate area the maker lists, including upper racks. Upper racks are smaller and cooler, so compare main-grate figures in the spec table too. | 880 sq in | 616 sq in | 30% |
| Pellet hopper capacityA bigger hopper runs longer overnight cooks without a refill. | 22 lb | 22 lb | 15% |
| Max controller temperatureThe highest temperature the controller can hold for indirect cooking. Direct-flame sear zones are listed separately. | 500 °F | 500 °F | 15% |
| Wi-Fi / app control (listed)Remote monitoring and temperature changes from your phone. Yes only when the maker lists it for this model. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Direct-flame searing (listed)A slide plate, lever or open-flame design that lets you sear over the fire, such as Pit Boss Flame Broiler or Weber DirectFlame. | No | No | 10% |
| Warranty (main body)Length of the maker's limited warranty on the main grill body. Components often have shorter coverage. | 10 years | 10 years | 15% |
| Temperature range | 165–500 °F | 165–500 °F | info |
| Cooking space | 880 sq in on 3 stainless tiers | 616 sq in (396 + 220) | info |
| Hopper | 22 lb | 22 lb | info |
| Side burner | Traeger Induction cooktop | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 238 lb | 199 lb | info |
| Warranty | 10-year limited | 10-year limited | info |
| XL version | 1,320 sq in (Timberline XL) | 924 sq in (Ironwood XL) | info |
| Features | Not listed | Touchscreen, Super Smoke, P.A.L. accessory rail | info |
| EmberPick score | 5.7/10 | 4.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Traeger Timberline
Better published figure on: Total cooking area.
What we like
- Induction cooktop for searing and sauces
- Stainless grates
- Super Smoke and WiFIRE
Watch out for
- Heaviest grill here (238 lb)
- Induction cooktop isn't direct flame over pellets
Traeger Ironwood
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Full-color touchscreen
- Super Smoke mode
- 10-year warranty
Watch out for
- Less space than the cheaper Woodridge
- No direct-flame searing
Verdict
Timberline adds 264 sq in, stainless grates and an induction cooktop; both have 22 lb hoppers and 10-year warranties.
- Traeger Timberline: Traeger: Timberline capacity & specs
- Traeger Ironwood: Traeger: Ironwood capacity & specs