Atosa ATMG-48 vs Vulcan VCRG36-M

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Atosa ATMG-48 and the Vulcan VCRG36-M are evenly matched, rated 4.2 and 4.1. The Atosa ATMG-48 leads on heat. The Vulcan VCRG36-M wins on plate thickness. The Atosa ATMG-48 costs $1,032 less ($1,469 vs $2,501).

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Atosa ATMG-48 vs Vulcan VCRG36-M

Which should you buy?

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 weightAtosa ATMG-48Vulcan VCRG36-M
Overall rating4.2/54.1/5
Heat 25%100 30,100 BTU/hr per 12 in of width67 25,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width
Plate thickness 20%64 0.8 in thick plate100 1 in thick plate
Cooking area 15%80 953 sq in cooking surface75 864 sq in cooking surface
Controls 15%40 manual valves, 4 heat zones40 manual valves, 3 heat zones
Listings 15%100 sanitation listed, safety listed100 sanitation listed, safety listed
Warranty 10%50 1-year parts and labor50 1-year parts and labor

Specifications

Atosa ATMG-48Vulcan VCRG36-M
Cooking surface
Cooking surface47.9 x 19.9 in36 x 24 in
Cooking area953 sq in864 sq in
Plate thickness0.8 in1 in
Plate materialPolished steelPolished steel
Heat
FuelGasGas
Heating power120,000 BTU/hr75,000 BTU/hr
Burners43
Each burner30,000 BTU/hr25,000 BTU/hr
ControlsManualManual
Heat zones43
Gas
Ships forPropaneNatural gas
Propane kit included-Yes
PilotStanding pilotStanding pilot
Build
Outside dimensions48 x 28.6 x 15.2 in (W x D x H)-
Weight294 lb346 lb
CertificationsCSA 1.8, NSF/ANSI 4CSA, NSF
Parts and labor warranty1 year1 year

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