The Traeger Woodridge is Traeger’s mainstream connected pellet grill, and the model that replaced the long-running Traeger Pro series, including the Pro 575 we used to recommend. It has 860 square inches of total cooking space, runs from 180 to 500°F, holds 24 pounds of pellets, and connects to Traeger’s WiFIRE app so you can watch and adjust a cook from your phone.
It sells for about $900, roughly $100 to $200 more than the Pro 575 did, and adds a bigger cooking area, a larger hopper, an easier EZ-Clean grease and ash keg, and a 10-year limited warranty.
Traeger Woodridge Pellet Grill
An 860-square-inch WiFIRE pellet grill with a 180 to 500°F range, 24 lb hopper, ash keg, and 10-year warranty.
Quick Verdict
Buy the Woodridge if you want an easy, set-it-and-forget-it smoker that also grills, roasts, and bakes, with app control for long cooks and the simplest cleanup in Traeger’s lineup. It’s big enough for a full family cookout, and the 10-year warranty is among the best in pellet grills.
Skip it if high-heat searing matters most to you. Like most pellet grills, it has no open-flame option, so steaks won’t get the crust a gas grill or charcoal gives. Also skip it if you’re on a tighter budget: Pit Boss gives you more cooking space and a flame broiler for less, and Traeger’s own Westwood costs about $200 less.
Traeger Woodridge specs
| Spec | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Model | TFB86MLH | |
| Cooking area | 860 sq in total | About 520 primary, 340 upper rack |
| Temperature range | 180 to 500°F | |
| Hopper | 24 lb | |
| Connectivity | WiFIRE app | |
| Probe | One meat probe included | |
| Cleanup | EZ-Clean grease and ash keg | |
| Accessories | P.A.L. Pop-And-Lock rail, ModiFIRE surfaces | Sold separately |
| Size | About 50 x 27 x 46 in (W x D x H) | |
| Weight | About 138 lb | |
| Warranty | 10-year limited | |
| Price | About $900 |
How a Pellet Grill Works
A pellet grill burns small hardwood pellets in a fire pot. An auger feeds pellets from the hopper, an electric igniter lights them, and a fan stokes the fire, while a digital controller adjusts the feed rate to hold the temperature you set. Heat and smoke circulate under the lid like a convection oven, which is why pellet grills excel at low-and-slow smoking and roasting and are easy to use: no lighting charcoal, no adjusting vents.
The trade-off is that the fire sits under a drip tray, so food never sees open flame.
Cooking Space and Temperature Range
The Woodridge’s 860 square inches split between the main grate and an upper rack. Traeger says it fits about 6 whole chickens, 8 racks of ribs, or 6 pork butts, which is plenty for a family or a backyard party, and more than the Pro 575’s 575 square inches.
Its 180 to 500°F range covers everything from cold-smoked cheese and jerky at the low end, through brisket and pork shoulder at 225 to 275°F, to roast chicken, pizza, and burgers at the high end. The digital controller holds the set temperature automatically, and the included meat probe reports internal temperature to the controller and the app. Our meat temperature chart lists safe and target temperatures for every cut.
Searing
At 500°F, the Woodridge grills burgers, chicken, and sausages well, but it can’t sear like a gas or charcoal grill because there’s no direct flame. For a steakhouse crust, many owners reverse sear: smoke the steak at 225°F until it’s about 10 to 15 degrees below your target, then finish it in a ripping-hot cast iron pan or on a separate grill. Traeger sells ModiFIRE griddle and cast iron surfaces that fit the Woodridge for better contact searing.
WiFIRE App
The WiFIRE app connects to the grill over home Wi-Fi. From your phone, you can:
- Start a cook from a recipe and push its settings to the grill
- Change the temperature and timers
- Watch the grill and probe temperatures and get alerts
- Keep the grill warm automatically when food is done
It’s most useful on long smokes: you can leave a brisket overnight or run errands and still keep an eye on it. You can also use the grill entirely from its onboard controller without the app.
Cleanup
Cleanup is where the Woodridge improves most on the old Pro series. Its EZ-Clean grease and ash keg collects both grease and ash in one container under the grill, so you empty one keg instead of scooping ash out of the fire pot with a shop vac. You’ll still want to vacuum the inside occasionally and scrape the drip tray, and use a liner to make it faster.
Size, Assembly, and Power
The Woodridge is about 50 inches wide and weighs around 138 pounds, so plan for a dedicated spot on your patio. Assembly takes most people one to two hours; a second person helps when lifting the barrel onto the legs. It needs an outdoor outlet for the controller, igniter, and fan, and a cover helps protect the electronics in wet climates.
Pellets and Running Costs
Pellet use depends on temperature and weather: low-and-slow smoking burns roughly 1 to 2 pounds of pellets an hour, and high-heat grilling burns more. A 20-pound bag lasts a long smoke or several weeknight cooks. Store pellets dry; damp pellets swell and can jam the auger. Run a burn-off at high heat for 10 to 15 minutes after greasy cooks.
Woodridge vs. Other Traeger Grills
| Grill | Cooking area | Max temp | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge | 860 sq in | 500°F | 10-year limited | About $900 |
| Woodridge Pro | 970 sq in | 500°F | 10-year limited | About $1,150 |
| Woodridge Elite | 970 sq in | 500°F | 10-year limited | About $1,800 |
| Westwood | 653 sq in | 450°F | 7-year limited | About $700 at Traeger |
| Pro 575 (discontinued) | 575 sq in | 500°F | 3-year | No longer sold |
The Woodridge Pro adds more cooking space and Super Smoke mode; the Elite adds an insulated body and a side sear station. The Westwood is the closest current Traeger to the old Pro 575 in size and price, but it isn’t sold on Amazon, tops out at 450°F, and has a shorter warranty.
For a head-to-head with Traeger’s biggest rival, read our Traeger vs. Pit Boss comparison, where the Woodridge goes up against the Pit Boss Navigator 850. Our best pellet smokers guide covers more options.
Who Should Buy It, and Who Should Skip It
Buy it if you want an easy, connected pellet grill for smoking and everyday cooking, value simple cleanup and a long warranty, and have room for a big grill.
Skip it if you mostly sear steaks, want the most cooking space per dollar (Pit Boss), have a small balcony, or don’t have an outdoor outlet.
Final Verdict
The Traeger Woodridge is a worthy successor to the Pro 575: bigger, easier to clean, better connected, and backed by a 10-year warranty. It’s a superb smoker and a capable all-around outdoor oven. Pair it with a cast iron pan for searing, and it can handle almost anything you’d want to cook outside.
