Vulcan VCRG24-M
A heavy 24 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate for busy restaurant lines that sear all day. Buyers paying for the plate get less burner power than cheaper rivals.
Amazon $1,960$1,960
The Vulcan VCRG24-M and the Atosa ATMG-24 are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 4.0. The Vulcan VCRG24-M leads on plate thickness and cooking area. The Atosa ATMG-24 wins on heat. The Atosa ATMG-24 costs $1,121 less ($839 vs $1,960).
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Atosa ATMG-24
A 24 in listed gas griddle with strong burners and a thick plate, at a price well below the big names. It suits food trucks and small lines.
Amazon $839$839
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Vulcan VCRG24-M for plate thickness (1 in thick plate vs 0.8 in thick plate) and cooking area (576 sq in cooking surface vs 476 sq in cooking surface).
- Choose the Atosa ATMG-24 for heat (30,100 BTU/hr per 12 in of width vs 25,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas under 36 in commercial griddle; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Vulcan VCRG24-M | Atosa ATMG-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Heat 25% | 67 25,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width | 100 30,100 BTU/hr per 12 in of width |
| Plate thickness 20% | 100 1 in thick plate | 64 0.8 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 54 576 sq in cooking surface | 45 476 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 40 manual valves, 2 heat zones | 40 manual valves, 2 heat zones |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year parts and labor | 50 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Vulcan VCRG24-M | Atosa ATMG-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 24 x 24 in | 23.9 x 19.9 in |
| Cooking area | 576 sq in | 476 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in | 0.8 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Polished steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Heating power | 50,000 BTU/hr | 60,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Each burner | 25,000 BTU/hr | 30,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls | Manual | Manual |
| Heat zones | 2 | 2 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | Propane |
| Propane kit included | Yes | - |
| Pilot | Standing pilot | Standing pilot |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 24 x 30.5 x 16 in (W x D x H) | 24 x 28.6 x 15.2 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 244 lb | 161 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | CSA 1.8, NSF/ANSI 4 |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |