Description

The best pellet smokers available for backyard cooking, the Traeger Timberline 850 Gen 2 consistently stands out as a premium-tier option. Designed for serious home pitmasters, this model combines advanced digital control, superior insulation, and consistent temperature stability to deliver reliable wood-fired results.

This unit is approximately three years old, fully functional, and has been regularly cleaned and maintained. It features a new OEM firepot and hot rod, ensuring reliable ignition and strong startup performance. The auger system feeds pellets smoothly, and the grill heats evenly while holding temperature steady—critical for long cooks such as brisket or pork shoulder.

🔥 Advanced WiFIRE Technology

The Timberline 850 Gen 2 includes Traeger’s WiFIRE controller, allowing you to:

• Monitor internal temperature from your smartphone

• Adjust cooking temperatures remotely

• Track cook progress in real time

• Use integrated meat probe monitoring

The included meat probe makes it easy to cook to precise internal temperatures without opening the lid.

🔥 Premium Insulation & Even Heat

One of the reasons this model ranks among the best pellet smokers is its insulated cooking chamber. The heavy-duty construction helps maintain steady temperatures in various weather conditions, reducing pellet consumption while increasing cooking consistency.

The multi-level rack system provides flexibility for cooking multiple types of food simultaneously. Whether you’re preparing ribs on one level and chicken on another, or brisket below with vegetables above, the airflow design supports even cooking across all racks.

🔥 Where This Smoker Is Most Suitable

This Timberline 850 is ideal for:

• Backyard BBQ enthusiasts

• Families who host regularly

• Homeowners who want set-it-and-forget-it cooking

• Users upgrading from entry-level pellet grills

• Four-season outdoor cooking

Its insulated design makes it especially suitable for colder climates compared to lower-end pellet grills.

🔥 Recommended Foods to Cook

This grill performs exceptionally well with:

• Whole briskets

• Pork shoulders

• Baby back ribs

• Smoked turkey and chicken

• Reverse-seared steaks

• Salmon and seafood

• Burgers and sausages

• Smoked vegetables

• Pizza and baked dishes

Because it heats evenly and maintains temperature accurately, it’s particularly effective for long smoking sessions between 225°F–275°F.

Normal cosmetic wear is present from regular use, but there are no performance issues. This smoker is cleaned, serviced, and ready to cook immediately.

Grill Type: Pellet Smoker / Pellet Grill
Fuel Type: Wood Pellets
Technology: WiFIRE Smart Controller
Connectivity: WiFi App Control
Cooking Capacity: 780 Square Inches
Temperature Control: Digital Precision Control
Auger Condition: Fully Functional
Ignition System: Strong Startup / Reliable Ignition
Temperature Stability: Holds Steady Temperature
Condition: Used – Deep Cleaned & Re-Seasoned
Storage: Indoor Kept
Grease System: Cleaned Grease Chute
Firepot: Vacuumed & Ash Removed
Ready to Cook: Yes
Price: $450

 Characteristics

• Indoor-kept unit in excellent working condition

• WiFIRE enabled for remote control via smartphone app

• Auger operates perfectly with smooth pellet feed

• Fires up strong and maintains consistent heat

• Deep cleaned for buyer confidence:

  • Grates, drip tray and heat baffle removed and washed

  • Firepot vacuumed and cleared of ash

  • Ash cleaned from auger intake

  • Grease chute fully cleaned

• Reassembled and properly seasoned

• Ready to cook immediately

• Great value at $450 for a smart WiFi pellet smoker