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
4.0/5
A 36 in thermostatic gas griddle at a manual griddle’s price, for kitchens that want set temperatures without a big-name price.
- 0.6 inPlate
- 90,000 BTU/hrHeat
- ThermostaticControls
Check price at Amazon$1,220.95
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Thermostatic control for each burner, so each section holds a set temperature
- Propane kit in the box
- ETL safety and sanitation listed
Cons
- Cooking surface size and warranty not published
- A 5/8 in plate is thinner than the best here
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 | EGG-36ST |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | |
| Plate thickness | 0.6 in |
| Plate material | Stainless steel |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Heating power | 90,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 |
| Controls | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 3 |
| Gas | |
| Ships for | Natural gas |
| Propane kit included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 25.9 x 15.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 265 lb |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL, ETL Sanitation |
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Winco NGGD-36M
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Atosa ATMG-36
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.
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