Star-Max 648MF
A 48 in heavy-duty gas griddle for high-volume lines that want a 1 in plate and a two-year warranty.
Amazon $2,957.13$2,957.13
48 in1 in113,200 BTU/hr
4.2/5
A heavy-duty 36 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate and a two-year warranty, for restaurant lines that run all day.
- 20.5 in deepCooking surface
- 1 inPlate
- 84,900 BTU/hrHeat
- ManualControls
Check price at Amazon$2,124
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Full 1 in plate holds heat through a rush
- Two-year parts and labor warranty, the longest here
- UL gas and UL sanitation listed
Cons
- Manual valves, no thermostat
- About twice the price of the Atosa ATMG-36
The Star-Max MF family
Every Star-Max MF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own griddle type.
| Model | Cooking surface | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star-Max 636MF (this one) | 20.5 in deep | 4.2/5 | $2,124 |
| Star-Max 648MF | 20.5 in deep | 4.3/5 | $2,957.13 |
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 | 636MF |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | |
| Cooking surface | 20.5 in deep |
| Cooking area | about 738 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Heating power | 84,900 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 |
| Each burner | 28,300 BTU/hr |
| Controls | Manual |
| Gas | |
| Ships for | Natural gas |
| Propane kit included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 29 x 15.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 247 lb |
| Certifications | UL Gas, UL EPH |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this griddle type
Atosa ATMG-48
A 48 in listed gas griddle for high-volume breakfast and burger lines, with the same strong burners as the smaller ATMG models.
Amazon $1,469$1,469
48 in0.8 in120,000 BTU/hr
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
Compare
Compare the Star-Max 636MF with any other commercial griddle →
More from Star: every Star product ranked.