Crosson EG-918C
#2 in ElectricFull review
A 36 in three-zone electric griddle for food trucks and kitchens with a 240 V circuit and no gas line. It costs well under half of a listed name-brand 36 in.
Amazon $769$769
The Crosson EG-918C is the better commercial griddle overall, rated 3.5 to 2.2. The Crosson EG-918C leads on heat, listings and plate thickness. The Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle costs $549.01 less ($219.99 vs $769).
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Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle
#10 in ElectricFull review
A plug-in 21 in griddle for small events and light cafe use. It is underpowered for a busy line and has no listing for an inspected kitchen.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Crosson EG-918C for heat (11.5 W per sq in of cooking surface vs 5.4 W per sq in of cooking surface), listings (safety listed vs no listing published) and plate thickness (0.5 in thick plate vs 0.3 in thick plate).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every electric commercial griddle; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Crosson EG-918C | Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Heat 25% | 92 11.5 W per sq in of cooking surface | 6 5.4 W per sq in of cooking surface |
| Plate thickness 20% | 29 0.5 in thick plate | 1 0.3 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 54 576 sq in cooking surface | 20 297 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 100 thermostatic, 3 heat zones | 60 thermostatic (zones not published) |
| Listings 15% | 40 safety listed | 0 no listing published |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Crosson EG-918C | Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 36 x 16 in | 21.5 x 13.8 in |
| Cooking area | 576 sq in | 297 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 0.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Plate material | Iron | Steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Heating power | 6,600 W | 1,600 W |
| Controls | Thermostatic | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 3 | - |
| Control range | 190 to 575 F | 120 to 570 F |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 240 V | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 20 x 12.8 in (W x D x H) | 21.6 x 16.4 x 8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 80 lb | 43.2 lb |
| Certifications | ETL | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | - | 1 year |