Empura EGR-36 vs Empura EGR-36C

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Empura EGR-36C is the better commercial gas range overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Empura EGR-36C leads on oven. The Empura EGR-36 wins on value. The Empura EGR-36 costs $621 less ($1,539.95 vs $2,160.95).

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Empura EGR-36 vs Empura EGR-36C

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 36 in commercial gas range; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightEmpura EGR-36CEmpura EGR-36
Overall rating3.6/53.5/5
Value 30%67 $10.24 per 1,000 BTU ($2,160.95, 211,000 BTU)88 $7.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,539.95, 210,000 BTU)
Burners 20%50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner
Oven 20%70 31,000 BTU convection oven26 30,000 BTU standard oven
Features 20%60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven
Warranty 10%33 1-year warranty33 1-year warranty

Specifications

Empura EGR-36CEmpura EGR-36
Cooktop
Width36 in36 in
Open burners66
Each burner (natural gas)30,000 BTU30,000 BTU
Cooktop total180,000 BTU180,000 BTU
Total input211,000 BTU210,000 BTU
Oven
OvensOne convectionOne standard
Each oven31,000 BTU30,000 BTU
Interior26.6 W x 23.8 D x 13.8 H in26.6 W x 25.8 D x 13.9 H in
Thermostat250 to 550 F250 to 550 F
Racks per oven22
Oven safety shut-offYesYes
Gas and build
IgnitionStanding pilotStanding pilot
Converts to propaneYesYes
Weight535 lb475 lb
CertificationsETL (US and Canada), ETL SanitationETL (US and Canada), ETL Sanitation
Warranty1 year1 year

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