Winco EGD-36M
#1 in ElectricFull review
A 36 in thermostatic electric griddle for restaurant lines without gas. It is the most powerful electric here for its size and listed for inspected kitchens.
Amazon $1,037.92$1,037.92
The Winco EGD-36M rates 4.1 among electric commercial griddles; the Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic rates 4.0 among gas 36 in and up ones. The Winco EGD-36M costs $183.03 less ($1,037.92 vs $1,220.95).
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Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic
A 36 in thermostatic gas griddle at a manual griddle’s price, for kitchens that want set temperatures without a big-name price.
Amazon $1,220.95$1,220.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different griddle type classes (electric and gas 36 in and up), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own griddle type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Winco EGD-36M | Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Heat 25% | 100 14.1 W per sq in of cooking surface (plate width taken as the overall width) | 100 30,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width (overall width) |
| Plate thickness 20% | 29 0.5 in thick plate | 46 0.6 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 56 about 594 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 50 cooking surface not published (neutral score used) |
| Controls 15% | 100 thermostatic, 3 heat zones | 100 thermostatic, 3 heat zones |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Winco EGD-36M | Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 16.5 in deep | - |
| Cooking area | about 594 sq in | - |
| Plate thickness | 0.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Stainless steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Gas |
| Heating power | 6,300 / 8,400 W | 90,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | - | 3 |
| Controls | Thermostatic | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 3 | 3 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | - | Natural gas |
| Propane kit included | - | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 208/240 V, 1-phase | - |
| Current draw | 30.29/35 A | - |
| Plug | Hardwired | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 21.8 x 12.9 in (W x D x H) | 36 x 25.9 x 15.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 159.6 lb | 265 lb |
| Certifications | ETL, ETL Sanitation | cETLus, ETL, ETL Sanitation |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | - |