Imperial IFS-40
#1 in Floor fryersFull review
A well-built 40 lb gas fryer with strong burners and a longer frypot warranty, for busy restaurant lines.
Amazon $1,421$1,421
40 lb (22 L)105,000 BTU/hr1
3.6/5
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.
- 45 lbOil capacity
- 107,000 BTU/hrHeat
- PropanePower
Check price at Amazon$1,447
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 40 to 45 lb tank with a deep cool zone of at least 20% of the oil
- Gas shuts off if the pilot goes out or the oil overheats
- 1-1/4 in front drain valve with drain extension and clean-out rod
Cons
- Warranty not published
- Tank cover costs extra
- Highest price among the 40 lb gas fryers
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 | 40D |
|---|---|
| Frying | |
| Oil capacity | 45 lb |
| Tanks | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Heating power | 107,000 BTU/hr |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat |
| Features | |
| Drain valve | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes |
| Cover included | No |
| Build | |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
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