Empura EGR-24
#2 in 24 inFull review
The cheapest way into a four-burner restaurant range with a real oven, for a small kitchen or a second line.
Amazon $1,386.95$1,386.95
The Empura EGR-24 is the better commercial gas range overall, rated 3.3 to 2.6. The Empura EGR-24 leads on value and features. The Garland U24-4L wins on burners and oven. The Empura EGR-24 costs $1,886.05 less ($1,386.95 vs $3,273).
Prices were last checked November 9, 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon or the retailer's site at the time of purchase apply. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Garland U24-4L
#5 in 24 inFull review
A heavy-duty 24 in range with the strongest oven in its size, for kitchens that value the Garland name and service.
Amazon $3,273$3,273
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Empura EGR-24 for value ($9.25 per 1,000 BTU ($1,386.95, 150,000 BTU) vs $20.46 per 1,000 BTU ($3,273, 160,000 BTU)) and features (oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Garland U24-4L for burners (4 x 32,000 BTU per burner vs 4 x 30,000 BTU per burner) and oven (32,000 BTU standard oven vs 30,000 BTU standard oven).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 24 in commercial gas range; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Empura EGR-24 | Garland U24-4L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 73 $9.25 per 1,000 BTU ($1,386.95, 150,000 BTU) | 24 $20.46 per 1,000 BTU ($3,273, 160,000 BTU) |
| Burners 20% | 50 4 x 30,000 BTU per burner | 67 4 x 32,000 BTU per burner |
| Oven 20% | 26 30,000 BTU standard oven | 34 32,000 BTU standard oven |
| Features 20% | 60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Empura EGR-24 | Garland U24-4L | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktop | ||
| Width | 24 in | 24 in |
| Open burners | 4 | 4 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 30,000 BTU | 32,000 BTU |
| Each burner (propane, not scored) | - | 26,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 120,000 BTU | 128,000 BTU |
| Total input | 150,000 BTU | 160,000 BTU |
| Oven | ||
| Ovens | One standard | One standard |
| Each oven | 30,000 BTU | 32,000 BTU |
| Interior | 20.5 W x 25.8 D x 13.9 H in | 20 W x 26 D x 13 H in |
| Thermostat | 250 to 550 F | up to 500 F |
| Racks per oven | 2 | 1 |
| Oven safety shut-off | Yes | - |
| Gas and build | ||
| Ignition | Standing pilot | Standing pilot |
| Converts to propane | Yes | Yes |
| Casters standard | - | No |
| Weight | 370 lb | 302 lb |
| Certifications | ETL (US and Canada), ETL Sanitation | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |