Traeger TFT18KLD Ranger Portable Pellet Grill
- Tabletop wood pellet grill and smoker
- 54 lb weight
- 20 x 21 x 13 inches, D x W x H
- Digital Arc controller with Keep Warm mode
- Cast iron griddle and wired meat probe included
- Porcelain-coated grill grate
Last refreshed Jun 21, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact tabletop pellet grill for tailgates, camping and small patios, sold with a cast iron griddle. Cooking area and hopper size are not stated, so check those against the number of mouths you feed.
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ASIN: B07CT4FPG6Category: Smokers
Overview
Not a full-size backyard rig, this is a tabletop wood pellet grill and smoker built for tailgates and small spaces. A digital controller manages temperature, and the cast iron griddle swaps in for grilling.
Portability and the griddle are the reason to consider it, giving a pellet smoker that travels. The title calls it electric, so it needs power for the controller, and the listing leaves out cooking area and temperature range.
Who it's for
A small household, camper or apartment dweller who wants a pellet grill that fits a tabletop. A host who feeds many guests, or a cook who wants a stated temperature range, should look at a larger cart model.
Pros and cons
- Tabletop size for small spaces
- Cast iron griddle included
- Wired meat probe included
- Keep Warm mode
- Cooking area not listed
- Temperature range not listed
- Needs power for the controller
Performance notes
A controller feeds wood pellets into a firepot and holds a set temperature, which is how pellet grills run smoke and heat from one fuel. The meat probe lets you read internal temperature without lifting the lid and losing heat. Griddle use changes cooking from smoke and grate marks to flat-top searing.
Where it stands among smokers
- #7 most-searched brand and model of the 45 smokers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 169 smokers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Traeger |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 54 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20 x 21 x 13 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Fuel Type | Wood pellet |
| Construction & materials | |
| Inner Material | Steel |
| Outer Material | Alloy steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ranger pellet grill, cast iron griddle, wired meat probe, assembly instructions with tools |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Portable, compact, tabletop |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Traeger Ranger?
The listing names the Ranger pellet grill, a cast iron griddle, a wired meat probe and assembly instructions with tools.
Does the Traeger Ranger run on charcoal or gas?
Neither. The fuel type is wood pellet.
Does the listing give a cooking area for the Ranger?
No. It lists overall size of 20 x 21 x 13 inches but not the grate area.