Winco NGGD-36M
A listed 36 in gas griddle with strong burners and a 3/4 in plate, for restaurant lines that may switch between natural gas and propane.
Amazon $1,631.50$1,631.50
The Winco NGGD-36M is the better commercial griddle overall, rated 4.1 to 4.0. The Winco NGGD-36M leads on plate thickness. The Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic wins on controls. The Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic costs $410.55 less ($1,220.95 vs $1,631.50).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Winco NGGD-36M for plate thickness (0.8 in thick plate vs 0.6 in thick plate).
- Choose the Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic for controls (thermostatic, 3 heat zones vs manual valves, 3 heat zones).
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 | Winco NGGD-36M | Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Heat 25% | 100 30,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width (overall width) | 100 30,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width (overall width) |
| Plate thickness 20% | 64 0.8 in thick plate | 46 0.6 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 67 about 738 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 50 cooking surface not published (neutral score used) |
| Controls 15% | 40 manual valves, 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 NGGD-36M | Empura EGG-36ST Thermostatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 20.5 in deep | - |
| Cooking area | about 738 sq in | - |
| Plate thickness | 0.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Stainless steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Heating power | 90,000 BTU/hr | 90,000 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Each burner | 30,000 BTU/hr | - |
| Controls | Manual | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 3 | 3 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | Natural gas |
| Propane kit included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 30.3 x 15.4 in (W x D x H) | 36 x 25.9 x 15.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 220 lb | 265 lb |
| Certifications | CSA Gas, CSA Design, CSA Sanitation | cETLus, ETL, ETL Sanitation |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | - |