A value 40 lb gas floor fryer for restaurants and food trucks, with more burner power than most at its price.
Amazon $1,068
A well-built 40 lb gas fryer with strong burners and a longer frypot warranty, for busy restaurant lines.
- 40 lb (22 L)Oil capacity
- 105,000 BTU/hrHeat
- Natural gasPower
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 105,000 BTU on 40 lb of oil for strong recovery
- Frypot carries a 5-year pro-rated warranty on top of 1 year parts and labor
- 1-1/4 in full-port drain and a large cool zone
- Costs more than other 40 lb fryers with similar specs
- Tank cover not included
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | IFS-40 |
|---|---|
| Frying | |
| Oil capacity | 40 lb (22 L) |
| Tanks | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Natural gas |
| Heating power | 105,000 BTU/hr |
| Burner tubes | 3 |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat |
| Features | |
| Drain valve | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 15.5 x 30.5 x 45.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
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