Kamado Joe Pellet Joe® vs Traeger Tailgater™
Compare current manufacturer data for these two known models, including prices when available, listed specs, and recorded parts compatibility.
90-day price context
Kamado Joe Pellet Joe®
- Current price
- $999.99
- 90-day typical
- $999.99
- 90-day low
- $999.99
Traeger Tailgater™
- Current price
- $499.99
- 90-day typical
- $499.99
- 90-day low
- $499.99
| Specification | Kamado Joe Pellet Joe® | Traeger Tailgater™ |
|---|---|---|
| Current price | $999.99 | $499.99 |
| Cooking area | 250 sq in | 300 sq in |
| Temperature range | 450 F span (150 F to 600 F) | 189 F span (306 F to 495 F) |
| Minimum temperature | 150 F | 306 F |
| Maximum temperature | 600 F | 495 F |
| Compatible parts recorded | 0 | 0 |
| Type | Pellet | Pellet |
| Availability | Listed available on 2026-09-19 | Listed available on 2026-09-19 |
Highlight marks the larger cooking area, wider temperature range, lower current price, or higher tracked parts count.
What the numbers say
- Traeger Tailgater™ is $500 cheaper than Kamado Joe Pellet Joe®.
- Traeger Tailgater™ has 50 more square inches of listed cooking area.
- Kamado Joe Pellet Joe® lists a maximum temperature 105 F higher.
- Kamado Joe Pellet Joe® lists a minimum temperature 156 F lower.