Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M vs Traeger Tailgater™

Both are pellet models with a current manufacturer price and a full spec record, which is what makes this a comparison rather than a guess.

SpecificationPit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3MTraeger Tailgater™
Current price$649.99$499.99
Cooking area1,118 sq in300 sq in
Minimum temperature130 F306 F
Maximum temperature420 F495 F
Compatible parts recorded00
TypePelletPellet
AvailabilityListed available on 2026-08-17Listed available on 2026-08-17

What the numbers say

  • Traeger Tailgater™ is $150 cheaper than Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M.
  • Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M has 818 more square inches of listed cooking area.
  • Traeger Tailgater™ lists a maximum temperature 75 F higher.
  • Pit Boss Navigator 3-Series Vertical Pellet Smoker - PBV3M lists a minimum temperature 176 F lower.
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