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Best Power Stations for Pellet Grill
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Pellet Grill (96W running / 300W surge). 33 passed our True Surge protocol — 100% compatibility rate.
Tight
1
With Soft-Starter
0
Incompatible
0
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Traeger Legacy Non-WiFIRE (96W cook phase, 0.8A × 120V). Surge worst case = Traeger Legacy Non-WiFIRE (300W igniter startup, OEM direct).
Our Top Picks
32 compatible models rankedRanked by portability, balance, and endurance from 32 compatible generators.
Most Portable Safe
Explorer 2000 v2
Running 2,200W
Surge 4,400W
Capacity 2,042 Wh
Weight 39.5 lbs (17.9 kg)
Carry One-person carry
Portability 114.1 Wh/kg
Runtime 14.9h
Best Overall Safe
RIVER 3
Running 300W
Surge 600W
Capacity 245 Wh
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 1.8h
Best Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra
Running 6,000W
Surge 12,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 182.1 lbs (82.6 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 44.8h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Pellet Grill on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 44.8h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 44.8h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 33.6h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 29.9h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 29.1h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 28h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 26.3h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 22.4h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 33 stations.
What to Know About the Pellet Grill
Power Profile
Running load: 96 W (worst case, Legacy Non-WiFIRE cook phase). Surge: 300 W (Legacy igniter startup). Voltage: 120 V AC required. Pellet grills have two distinct phases: a brief igniter startup (4-5 min, high draw) followed by hours of low-draw cooking (auger + fan only).
Real-World Usage
Power draw depends heavily on controller generation. Modern Touchscreen models (Pro 780, Ironwood) draw 95W startup / ~20W cooking. Legacy Non-WiFIRE models draw 300W startup / 48-96W cooking. Most of the cook session is at the low running wattage.
Pro Tip
Check your Traeger's controller type before sizing a power station. A modern Touchscreen model runs all day on a 300Wh station. A Legacy Non-WiFIRE model needs 500-1000Wh for a full cook.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Pellet Grill (96W / 300W).
| Power Station | Running W | Surge W | Capacity | Weight | Verdict | Runtime | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro Ultra X | 12,000 | 24,000 | 6,144 Wh | 187.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 44.8h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 44.8h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 33.6h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 29.9h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 29.1h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 28h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 26.3h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 22.4h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 22h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 15.1h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 14.9h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 14.9h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 14.9h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 14.9h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 14.9h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 11.1h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 9.2h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 8.4h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 7.8h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 7.7h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 7.5h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 7.5h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 6h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 5.6h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 5.6h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 5.6h | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 3.8h | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 3.7h | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2.1h | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2h | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.9h | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.8h | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Tight | 2.1h | View |
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
Traeger Touchscreen Class (Pro 780, Ironwood 650/885)
Running: 20W
Surge: 95W
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a Pellet Grill?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 33 can safely run a Pellet Grill (32 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 0 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Pellet Grill?
Your power station needs at least 96W continuous output and 300W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 15% above these minimums for reliable operation.
How do we test compatibility?
Every pairing is evaluated using our True Surge protocol: we compare OEM-verified running watts, surge watts, and voltage requirements against each power station's published specs, with load-profile-specific safety buffers applied. Read our full methodology.
Can I run a pellet grill on a portable power station?
Only if your power source can supply at least 96W continuous and 300W surge at 120V. Modern Traeger models need far less — check your specific controller class.
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