Big Timber® Large Outdoor Fireplaces
$899.00
90,000 BTU Free Standing Outdoor Heater
- 100% Stainless Steel
- 5″ x 12.125″ Viewing Windows
- 20 lb. Hopper Capacity
- 12 Ft Max Heating radius
- Virtually No Smoke
- Non-Electric and Portable
- Safe Enclosed Flame
- Made in the USA
- Wt. 70 Lbs | Dim. 18 x 22 x 84″
With Elite Safety Cage
$1,398.00
With Elite Safety Cage
$1,398.00
Cage Ships Separately | Current Lead Time 2 Weeks
Reviews
42 reviews for Big Timber® Large Outdoor Fireplaces
The New Stainless Steel Firepot lasts approximately twice as long as the original mild steel firepot. The sidewalls and rod are made from a special high temp stainless steel alloy designed to withstand temperatures up to 2100° Fahrenheit. Rated for 1000 hours of use before replacement.
$99.00
Provides an additional 1.5 hours of burn time. The 12 lb hopper extension sets into the existing hopper and moves the hopper lid to the top of the new extension.
- 20 gauge stainless steel
- Compatible w/ all Timber Heater Hoppers
$60.00
Make your Wood Pellet Patio Heater even more mobile with a set of Qty 4 casters. (2) Locking and (2) non locking casters.
$60.00
Our Weighted Plate bolts to the bottom of the base for any of our heater models and provides extra stability in windy conditions. The plate ads an additional 30 lbs to the stove.
- Can be used with casters.
$99.00
About Our Patio Heater
Key Features
3 Sided Fire Viewing
2 Hour Burn Time
12 Ft. Max Heating Radius
Easy Shut Off Key
Temperature Control
All Stainless
Easy Shut Off Key
Temperature Control
All Stainless
Made In America
A product you can be proud to own
Kevin Swint –
Soooo happy with my new big timber heater. Super well designed and built. Night and day better than any sort of typical gas patio heater. I kinda wish I had forgone the fire pit I installed at 5x the price of the big timber. The big timber is even more pleasant to sit around, and it actually keeps everyone warm as opposed to a fire pit that sends all the heat straight up. Even when not in use, it’s such an attractive visual focal point for our patio that we’ve arranged the furniture around it. Buy a cover with it! You’ll want to protect it from the elements. The griddle also is super cool, so well designed and built that the price is actually a bargain if you will use it frequently.
Joseph Nadeau –
The Big Timber Heater is without a doubt my favorite purchase of 2020.
My fiancé and I purchased our first home December 2019. I grew up with a woodstove which I loved and very much wanted with my new home; options were limited however, so it was something we had to do without. To supplement, I had been looking for an outdoor deck heating solution and only by chance a friend passed along a link to this product. In all honesty, I was put off by the price but was very much intrigued by the BTU rating and unique design, so I researched reviews and looked to see if there were similar products on the market. Any review I found was glowing (pun intended, why not?…) and competition seems to be limited to one other product which pales in comparison. I took the plunge.
To follow suit with Raj’s review above:
Ordering/Delivery:
As with any conscientious shopper, I took some time to see what options were out there. I found the product had been available through several retailers, Amazon included, but stock was depleted everywhere (high demand due to State COVID regulations) so the best option was directly through Wood Pellet Products’ website. A few reviews allude to a lower listed price years passed, which was likely adjusted to match recent demand, or maybe it came up due to revisions and more expensive parts; in any case, I was happy the owner held a Black Friday sale which I was lucky enough to take advantage of. The process was akin to any online order, very straight forward, no complaints. The product description mentioned a 4-6 week lead time due to demand. My order was placed Nov. 27, so I expected it after the New Year; it shipped in two weeks and made its way via FedEx across the country (OR to MA) in seven days. The box was about 70lbs, smaller than I expected and easy enough to move around. Upon opening I found the parts arrangement was well thought out to save space.
Assembly:
I’d recommend first unpacking everything and removing the protective plastic or packaging. Dump the screws/hardware somewhere safe and sort into individual groups. This will make the rest of the process much easier. Take the time to follow the directions and only use the online video as a support. It took me about 45 minutes, but that was reading every direction twice as not to miss anything. If I had to repeat the process, I’d anticipate it’d take 25 minutes or less. Unlike a few other reviews, all the parts lined up perfectly without the need to pry or bend. One thing I wish I knew during assembly and STRONGLY recommend for anyone – use gloves when assembling and handling the stove pipe. The oils from my hands has burnt and caked onto it leaving handprints and smudges which I have yet been able to find a way to clean off. This is only cosmetic, but an annoyance none the less.
Product Quality/Efficiency:
Being used to woodstoves, I was surprised with how much heat a small pellet-fueled unit like this can put out. I’m fairly certain it’d be too hot to run full-tilt in an average-sized home.
We did the initial burn-in to let the paint cure – about 10lbs of pellets, the paint smoked a bit (don’t inhale that by the way) and then the unit has been basically smoke-free since. The first real night of operation was quite cold, dropping from 40F to 20F. We kept it running for over 5 hours, chairs were arranged about how you’d seat a camp-fire (same distance), there was barely any maintenance required, zero smoke, and we were all quite warm – many times shifting to avoid burnt knees. Unlike propane heaters, most of the heat comes from the box itself, heating your feet, legs, and everything else especially if you stay close. I haven’t been able to use the unit in temperatures over 45F yet, so I’m not sure how much heat is reflected off the top heat spreader.
I’m still experimenting with pellets – so far I’ve timed one full hopper run with softwood pellets which lasted 1 hour 50 minutes. This was at 30F and the damper fully closed the entire time. Another soft/hardwood blend seems to burn hotter and slower, so heat/longevity will be attributed to pellet quality and how you adjust the damper. Despite not yet seeing the 3-4 hour runtime on a single hopper, I’m very happy filling it once every 2 hours for the heat it delivers. I have not experienced any clogging or burn-back; as long as the hopper is filled, the unit runs wonderfully, so great engineering!
During operation, the unit is beautiful. The three sided windows provide ample light to light up the deck and reflect off trees or neighboring houses.
The black paint has chipped or burnt off in a few places in only a 1 week’s time. Despite covering the unit as soon as it’s cool to shelter from the elements, it has already developed some rust. I plan to keep up with it, brush/grind and repaint as necessary as I very much enjoy this stove but it’s absolutely worth noting. It looks like an entirely stainless model might have been in development; I’d be very happy to purchase even just the box and replace every screw and component to ensure it lasts as long as possible.
Like I said before, this is my favorite purchase of 2020. It’s an amazing American-made product, and I hope to continue using it for many years to come!
Scott Smith –
LOVE this thing! I got my Big Timber last week and immediately put it together and did the burn-in. I did watch the YouTube assembly video and after that the build was very easy/intuitive. Since then we have used it almost every night and found that I could be on the couch outside in front of it without a jacket at all with temps in the the mid 40s. The thing is a beast – extremely well built, throws a TON of heat and it is literally the talk of my neighborhood. It totally transformed my outdoor space.
Raj Makam –
Here is what I hope is a balanced review – apologies for the long format but I wanted to ensure that folks get the entire picture
Ordering/Delivery
I ordered a Little Timber on their website but before I did that, spoke with somebody in customer service on ETA/etc. I was told it would ship in 2 weeks and that was perfect timing and so I went ahead with my order. But 2 weeks went by with no update which is when I called the company again. I believe Tyson Traeger (the owner) generally picks up the phone and it was the same this time around. Tyson said that they were running late with too many orders and they should/would hopefully ship soon. I understood but can’t say that I was that happy with the delay and chalked it up to obviously busy times. A week later I spoke with Tyson once again. Tyson was straightforward and direct. He said that my order of the Little Timber would take another 10 days and if I couldn’t wait, he would ship the Big Timber in a couple of days. Wait a sec! Ship a bigger unit in 2 days?? When asked what the difference in price was, he suggested that there would be no price difference and I would receive the Big Timber for the same price I paid for the Little Timber since the delay was their fault. I offered to pay more but Tyson refused – not sure what to say but Awesome and Thank you! These are times where customers are standing in line in order to purchase patio heaters and Tyson therefore didn’t have to do anything with my order but he took immediate accountability and responded quickly. I needed this heater on time since we were rganizing a couple of events in our backyard and it was important that guests were kept comfortable. I have since ordered multiple accessories and everything was shipped on time and very accurately but customer service couldn’t have been better. FANTASTIC is the best adjective to use here!
Product Quality/Efficiency
Based on the other reviews on this website/other places, it sure feels that most customers may be oldcomers in using pellet stoves/etc and I am an absolute novice. But at the end of the day, all that matters is whether the product works which is to keep folks warm. I purchased a Solo firepit (which apparently is one of the best of its type) and have tried multiple propane gas heaters and generally think of myself as one who has a high bar on performance expectations but also one who is greedy with his compliments. But in this case, I must say that this product is absolutely awesome. It works like a charm – heats up pretty fast, is very efficient and leaves very little ash even after a 6-7 hour usage. I have been using it over the last 3 weeks and have used it thus far on 40-44 deg days and one time at 50 deg F. In the latter case, I had to open up the dampers since it got too warm. ZERO hesitation in recommending this product for its advertised use which is to keep people warm! Clearly more expensive than a $150 propane heater but you absolutely get what you paid for! Everybody who has come by and seen this heater work wants one! And the fact that one can use $4-6 bags of pellets which are easy to store and use makes it that much better. Tyson had his team have clearly thought through every small detail and it is very emblematic of a high quality American made product. For example, even for a mundane heater cover that I purchased has a well thought of structure with a nice zip, tightening loops, etc. It is very clear to me that Tyson and his team have gone through a process of constant “evolution” by tweaking each thing in order to make it more efficient as opposed to making an assembly line product with no changes to the base version. The two wheels to “tilt and move” is a nice thought but I just purchased the four caster wheels to make it that much easier.
Assembly + Things to improve upon
Assembly was not easy mostly for two reasons – I am a novice and needed help but more importantly, the manual is not that good. The company leads you to a YouTube video but there is no sound for most of the video and it would have been great if somebody actually walked through assembly by explaining what they were doing. I chalk this up to a small company and these are incredibly busy times for them right now. In addition, it would also be great if they kept an electronic updated version of the manual on their website. For example, the instructions to increase the heat (by ensuring that the “fire plate” is fixed at the lower end of the range, keeping dampers closed after 10 minutes, using better BTU pellets, etc) are mentioned in a sheet of paper that came with the box and were mentioned almost as an after thought. If possible, I would request the company to have a better video for assembly with voiceover on what is being done. But like I said, I am a novice and others may not care as much!
Robert Flaherty –
Fired my heater up my Little Timber today for the first time. Fantastic product! Creates a beautiful and satisfying fire without splitting a pile of wood. I love the control I have over the fire. It is simple to cut off the fuel to the fire and shut the grill down. A bag of pellets lasts for hours and cost a little over five dollars.