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Key Features
- Included meat probe for easy monitoring of food temps without lifting the grill lid
- Keep Warm Mode ensures meals are hot and ready when you are
- Includes a cast iron griddle for searing steaks and breakfast dishes
- Large capacity hopper allows you to hold up to 8 lbs of pellets at once
The Go-Anywhere Traeger Ranger Pellet Grill | TFT18KLD
Take the convenience and rich flavor of a wood burning pellet grill anywhere with the Ranger portable pellet grill by Traeger. The Ranger offers even more control over grilling temperatures thanks to the Digital Arc Controller and 36,000 BTU output, allowing you to set grill temperatures in 5-degree increments.
Advance Grilling Logic ensures precise temperature performance, while the included meat probe and built-in cook timer allow you check temps and know when to check on food. A built-in Keep Warm Mode ensures foods are hot and ready when you are.
Ranger: Perfect for On-the-Go Grilling and Smoking
This portable pellet grill is perfect for camping, tailgating, picnics, and boating. This little grill runs off a standard 110-volt outlet. The 184 square inch porcelain coated grilling surface produces excellent sear marks and easily cleans up. The natural airflow inside of the grill allows for convection cooking, so you can bake pizza right on your grill and cook meat at lower temperatures without any flipping. Enjoy breakfast on the go and sear steaks to perfection using the included cast iron griddle. Rubber feet and latches on the hood keep your grill secure during transportation.
Easy to Start
Traeger grills feature an auto-start system that is simple and safe to use. When you turn on the grill, the auger begins to feed pellets into the firepot while the draft induction fan feeds air into it. The igniter rod is activated and glows red hot for the first four minutes to ignite the pellets in the firepot. The 8-pound capacity hopper provides plenty of on-the-go grilling time.
Traeger Ranger FAQ
Can you smoke on the Traeger Ranger?
The Ranger can hold temperatures in the low-and-slow range. The only limitation is its size - the cooking grid is 15 x 12 inches, so larger items may be a bit too large to fit.
Does the Traeger Ranger need electricity?
The Ranger requires a standard 110 volt outlet.
How much can you fit on a Traeger Ranger?
The cooking grid is 15 x 12 inches, which does limit capacity. BBQGuys estimates you can grill 6 burgers at one time.
Can you smoke a brisket on a Traeger Ranger?
Absolutely! The only limitation is size, so you may have a challenge trying to fit a very large brisket in the Ranger. We've seen briskets up to 20 inches in length and 12 inches in width, so you'll probably want to go with a medium-sized brisket. Trimming your brisket may also help it fit.
Can the Traeger Ranger get wet?
It can, but note that if the lid gets wet that will likely cause the internal temperature to drop, which can affect your cook time. We recommend keeping it under cover when not in use.
How big is the Traeger Ranger?
The Ranger is 21 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 13 inches high. It weighs in at a whopping 60 lbs.
Legal disclaimers and warnings
Product packaging, owners’ manuals, installation instructions, and/or operating instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. The content on our site is intended to be used for reference purposes only. Please fully read all included manuals and documentation before installing or using this product. WARNING for California residents: this product may contain chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause birth defects, cancer, or other reproductive harm.
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166 reviews
San Francisco
Jul 8, 2025
The problem with these companies making these twitchy little gadgets is that first its too small. Cant do large items and have to cook each meat separately. Item does not travel well due to weight. Also assembly is too difficult and temperature gadget not spot on. No real tech support besides long videos. Now its has become a project inside a project. They count on lazy people to purchase this item then those lazy people find out its too much work. I can buy the cheap super market grill and be done with it ands save $400. Their marketing team should be dismissed.
undisclosed
Jun 10, 2025
This is the third Traeger I've purchased. I used it once before it broke and after two long calls with tech support there was still no resolve. They couldn't help me reassemble my grill that literally fell apart during disassembly to replace the auger. The video call was over 80 minutes!! At that point I gave up and disposed of this piece of garbage. The quality of their products have certainly declined as well as their support. Their warranty repairs are expected to be done by the consumer with no offer to replace a product that never worked correctly . I will never purchase their products again
1 user found this review helpful
Milwaukee, WI
Apr 7, 2025
Bought the Ranger grill in September 2024 and have cooked a bunch of great meals on it. I have used it in a mix of weather, mostly in the 30s to 50Fs, and have had no issues with it keeping temperature. I have used it to smoke salmon (180F), chicken (250F), and fresh sausage (220F). It is relatively easy to clean up, easy to set up and use, and the flavor from the pellets is great. It can hold a surprisingly large amount of food. Last night I smoked a large chicken and placed 6 fresh sausages around the side and still had plenty of room for the smoke to move around. I have experimented with running it as a smoker at ~250F to get flavor on a chicken and then finish at 450F for 30 minutes to crisp up the skin and it has worked quite well (just have to watch for flare ups). I bought this to use when traveling in our Airstream and it has been great for that. I keep in in the tow vehicle and pull it out and have it set up in no more than 10 minutes.
3 users found this review helpful
Hyrum, UT
Mar 31, 2025
I bought this when we got our new RV and used it on our first trip. Setup and seasoning was simple. Cook temps are accurate and results were great. Made 3-2-1 ribs this weekend and I think they are some of the best I've ever eaten.
2 of 3 found this review helpful
Raleigh, NC
Mar 27, 2025
This grill is the best! It cooks my food perfectly and tastes great. Easy to use and stays clean with the tray, no more propane needed.
2 users found this review helpful
Texas
Feb 3, 2025
I bought the Ranger Portable smoker a couple years ago. And this is the second time I have had problems with wild Temperature swings. I have seen it go from my set temp to as high as 450* and back down to 135*. It works for cooking with the grill plate but as far as smoking, I will have to find a different smoker. I contacted Traeger and they sent me a replacement controller and that seemed to fix it, but the same problem has come back, I am not going to replace it again. I am not very happy with the product.
4 users found this review helpful
IL
Jan 14, 2025
I really wish this grill had WiFire. I bought it because it's the only size that will fit under the cover in my truck bed but really wish it had wifire.
1 user found this review helpful
undisclosed
Jan 6, 2025
We bought our lil Ranger a couple years ago and absolutley LOVE it! We take it everywhere, especially when we stay in cabins at our local State Parks.
California
Nov 21, 2024
Love it!! However I'm coming up on needing to replace my 2018 model. When are you going to add wifire and super smoke to this little beauty?
1 user found this review helpful
Eustace Texas
Nov 9, 2024
Received the unit on October 17, 2024. Seasoned it that weekend. Cooked a steak on it last week. A little learning curve from my Timberline XL. Tried to use it last night and auger motor went bad. Spent a couple of hours diagnosing it this morning, another hour with support and they are sending me a new motor next week. Obviously the Ranger has issues.
3 users found this review helpful
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Class | Entry-Level | Practical | Entry-Level | Practical |
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Size | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") |
Primary Color | Black | Black | Black | Gray |
Made In USA | No | No | No | No |
Configuration | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable |
Exterior Material | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel |
Burger Count | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
Fuel Type | Pellets | Pellets | Pellets | Pellets |
Collection | Portable | Prime 2.0 | Portable | Emberwood |
Hopper Capacity | 8 Pounds | 9 Pounds | 8 Pounds | 8 Pounds |
Total Cooking Capacity | 184 Sq. Inches | 344 Sq. Inches | 300 Sq. Inches | 282 Sq. Inches |
Controller Type | Digital | SmartPhone App | Digital | Analog |
Max Temperature | 450 F | 550 F | 450 F | 500 F |
Side Shelves | No | No | No | No |
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None | WiFi & Bluetooth | None | None |
Cooking Grid Dimensions | 15 X 12" | 17 3/4 X 12 4/5" | 20 X 15" | 14 4/5 X 15" |
Side Burner | None | None | None | -- |
Grill Lights | None | None | None | None |
Spring Assisted Hood | No | No | No | No |
On Wheels | No | No | Yes | No |
Series | Ranger | Trek | Tailgater | 15" |
Cooking Grate Material | Porcelain Coated Steel | Stainless Steel | Porcelain Coated Steel | Cast Aluminum |
Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No | No | No | No |
Marine Grade | No | No | No | No |
Width | 21" | 34.25" | 37" | 26.7" |
Height | 13" | 24" | 36" | 15.7" |
Depth | 20" | 18" | 18" | 22.7" |
Weight | 60 lbs | 64 lbs | 60 lbs | 47 lbs |
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