The biggest electric cooker here, for kitchens with a 240 V line and a lot of rice to serve. Smaller kitchens get more for their money from a 60-cup model.
Amazon $549
The cheapest NSF-listed commercial cooker here, sized for small restaurants and food trucks. Busier kitchens will want a 60-cup model.
- 40 cups cookedCapacity
- 1,250 WPower
- 12 hoursKeep warm
- NSF, ETLListings
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- NSF and ETL listed at the lowest price in the list
- Keeps rice warm for up to 12 hours
- Light enough at under 10 lb to move between stations
- 40 cooked cups is the smallest batch here
- Basic one-switch controls with no timer
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | ARC-2020 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Type | Electric cooker |
| Cooked capacity | 40 cups |
| Raw capacity | 20 cups |
| Keep-warm time | 12 hours |
| Power | |
| Wattage | 1,250 W |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Listings | |
| Sanitation | NSF |
| Safety | ETL |
| Features | |
| Inner pot | bonded nonstick |
| Digital controls | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 9.9 lb |
| Dimensions | 13.39 L x 15.43 W x 12.24 H |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
A fully listed 60-cup cooker with a hinged lid for under $200. A strong all-round pick for restaurants that cook rice through the day.
Amazon $189.99An NSF-listed 60-cup cooker from Korea’s biggest rice cooker brand. The short warranty and missing wattage keep it behind cheaper listed rivals.
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