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
The Star-Max 636MF is the better commercial griddle overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Star-Max 636MF leads on plate thickness and warranty. The Atosa ATMG-36 costs $1,012 less ($1,112 vs $2,124).
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Atosa ATMG-36
A listed 36 in gas griddle with strong burners and a thick plate for about half the price of the big names. It suits restaurant lines and breakfast service.
Amazon $1,112$1,112
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Star-Max 636MF for plate thickness (1 in thick plate vs 0.8 in thick plate) and warranty (2-year parts and labor vs 1-year parts and labor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas 36 in and up commercial griddle; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Star-Max 636MF | Atosa ATMG-36 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Heat 25% | 89 28,300 BTU/hr per 12 in of width (overall width) | 100 30,300 BTU/hr per 12 in of width |
| Plate thickness 20% | 100 1 in thick plate | 64 0.8 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 67 about 738 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 65 710 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 0 manual valves (zones not published) | 40 manual valves, 3 heat zones |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Warranty 10% | 100 2-year parts and labor | 50 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Star-Max 636MF | Atosa ATMG-36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 20.5 in deep | 35.7 x 19.9 in |
| Cooking area | about 738 sq in | 710 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in | 0.8 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Polished steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Heating power | 84,900 BTU/hr | 90,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Each burner | 28,300 BTU/hr | 30,000 BTU/hr |
| Controls | Manual | Manual |
| Heat zones | - | 3 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | Propane |
| Propane kit included | Yes | - |
| Pilot | - | Standing pilot |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 29 x 15.5 in (W x D x H) | 36 x 28.6 x 15.2 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 247 lb | 229 lb |
| Certifications | UL Gas, UL EPH | CSA 1.8, NSF/ANSI 4 |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | 1 year |