The most powerful 36 in range here, for busy lines that need fast boils and quick oven recovery.
Amazon $3,978
A heavy-duty convection range for kitchens that bake on several racks at once and want Southbend support.
- 36 inWidth
- 6Burners
- 28,000 BTUPer burner
- One convectionOven
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 35,000 BTU convection oven with five rack positions
- Fan switches off to run it as a standard oven
- Open burners carry a lifetime warranty
- About $5,950, the second most expensive 36 in range here
- Needs a 115 V outlet for the oven fan
The Southbend S-Series family
Every Southbend S-Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own width.
| Model | Width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbend S36D | 36 in | 3.1/5 | $2,222.53 |
| Southbend S36A (this one) | 36 in | 2.9/5 | $5,951 |
| Southbend S60DD | 60 in | 2.9/5 | $5,415 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its width. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | S36A |
|---|---|
| Cooktop | |
| Width | 36 in |
| Open burners | 6 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 28,000 BTU |
| Each burner (propane, not scored) | 24,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 168,000 BTU |
| Total input | 203,000 BTU |
| Oven | |
| Ovens | One convection |
| Each oven | 35,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26 W x 24 D x 14 H in |
| Racks per oven | 2 |
| Oven safety shut-off | Yes |
| Gas and build | |
| Ignition | Standing pilot |
| Casters standard | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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