Pitco 40D
#3 in Floor fryersFull review
A 40 to 45 lb gas fryer from a long-standing fryer maker, for restaurant lines. It ships with the drain tools most budget fryers leave out.
Amazon $1,447$1,447
45 lb107,000 BTU/hr1
3.4/5
A 40 lb gas floor fryer with a drain valve and ETL sanitation listing at a lower price than the big brands. The maker does not publish a warranty term.
- 40 lb (18 L)Oil capacity
- 90,000 BTU/hrHeat
- Natural gasPower
Check price at Amazon$1,101.40
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 40 lb tank in a 15.6 in wide cabinet
- Lower price than most 40 lb floor fryers
- 1-1/4 in full-port drain valve and a large cold zone
- ETL listed for safety and sanitation
Cons
- Warranty not published
- Less burner power per pound of oil than the strongest 40 lb fryers
The KoolMore KM-FDF gas family
Every KoolMore KM-FDF gas model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own fryer type.
| Model | Oil capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KoolMore KM-FDF40-NG (this one) | 40 lb (18 L) | 3.4/5 | $1,101.40 |
| KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG | 75 lb (33.8 L) | 3.3/5 | $1,432.15 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its fryer type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | KM-FDF40-NG |
|---|---|
| Frying | |
| Oil capacity | 40 lb (18 L) |
| Tanks | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Natural gas |
| Heating power | 90,000 BTU/hr |
| Burner tubes | 3 |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat |
| Features | |
| Drain valve | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 15.6 x 30.1 x 45.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 134 lb |
| Certifications | ETL, ETL Sanitation |
Alternatives in this fryer type
Frymaster Dean SR142G
#4 in Floor fryersFull review
A basic 43 lb tube-type gas fryer for restaurants that want a widely serviced brand. It needs no electrical hookup.
Amazon $1,152.16$1,152.16
43 lb (21 L)105,000 BTU/hr1
KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG
#6 in Floor fryersFull review
A 75 lb gas fryer for high-volume kitchens that fry chicken or fish in big batches. The maker does not publish a warranty term.
Amazon $1,432.15$1,432.15
75 lb (33.8 L)150,000 BTU/hr1
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