Star-Max 636MF
A heavy-duty 36 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate and a two-year warranty, for restaurant lines that run all day.
Amazon $2,124$2,124
36 in1 in84,900 BTU/hr
4.1/5
A heavy 36 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate for busy restaurant lines, from a long-standing commercial brand.
- 36 x 24 inCooking surface
- 1 inPlate
- 75,000 BTU/hrHeat
- ManualControls
Check price at Amazon$2,501
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Full 1 in plate holds heat through a rush
- One control per burner
- CSA certified and NSF listed
Cons
- Less heat per foot than most 36 in gas griddles here
- One-year warranty on an expensive griddle
The Vulcan VCRG-M family
Every Vulcan VCRG-M model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own griddle type.
| Model | Cooking surface | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan VCRG24-M | 24 x 24 in | 4.0/5 | $1,960 |
| Vulcan VCRG36-M (this one) | 36 x 24 in | 4.1/5 | $2,501 |
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 | VCRG36-M |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | |
| Cooking surface | 36 x 24 in |
| Cooking area | 864 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Heating power | 75,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 |
| Each burner | 25,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls | Manual |
| Heat zones | 3 |
| Gas | |
| Ships for | Natural gas |
| Propane kit included | Yes |
| Pilot | Standing pilot |
| Build | |
| Weight | 346 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
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
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
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