Vulcan VCRG36-M
A heavy 36 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate for busy restaurant lines, from a long-standing commercial brand.
Amazon $2,501$2,501
36 in1 in75,000 BTU/hr
4.1/5
A listed 36 in gas griddle with strong burners and a thick plate for about half the price of the big names. It suits restaurant lines and breakfast service.
- 35.7 x 19.9 inCooking surface
- 0.8 inPlate
- 90,000 BTU/hrHeat
- ManualControls
Check price at Amazon$1,112
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 30,000 BTU per 12 in, among the hottest here
- Thick 3/4 in plate holds heat when cold food goes on
- CSA certified and NSF/ANSI 4 sanitation
Cons
- Manual valves, no thermostat
- One-year warranty
The Atosa ATMG family
Every Atosa ATMG model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own griddle type.
| Model | Cooking surface | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atosa ATMG-24 | 23.9 x 19.9 in | 4.0/5 | $839 |
| Atosa ATMG-36 (this one) | 35.7 x 19.9 in | 4.1/5 | $1,112 |
| Atosa ATMG-48 | 47.9 x 19.9 in | 4.2/5 | $1,469 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its griddle type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | ATMG-36 |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | |
| Cooking surface | 35.7 x 19.9 in |
| Cooking area | 710 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 0.8 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Heating power | 90,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 |
| Each burner | 30,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls | Manual |
| Heat zones | 3 |
| Gas | |
| Ships for | Propane |
| Pilot | Standing pilot |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 28.6 x 15.2 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 229 lb |
| Certifications | CSA 1.8, NSF/ANSI 4 |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this griddle type
Winco NGGD-36M
A listed 36 in gas griddle with strong burners and a 3/4 in plate, for restaurant lines that may switch between natural gas and propane.
Amazon $1,631.50$1,631.50
36 in0.8 in90,000 BTU/hr
Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic
A 36 in thermostatic gas griddle at a manual griddle’s price, for kitchens that want set temperatures without a big-name price.
Amazon $1,220.95$1,220.95
36 in0.6 in90,000 BTU/hr
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