Empura EGR-36
#3 in 36 inFull review
The best-value six-burner range here: full-size oven, safety valve and warranty at the lowest 36 in price.
Amazon $1,539.95$1,539.95
The Empura EGR-36 is the better commercial gas range overall, rated 3.5 to 2.9. The Empura EGR-36 leads on features and value. The Garland Sunfire X36-6R wins on oven. The Empura EGR-36 costs $789.05 less ($1,539.95 vs $2,329).
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Garland Sunfire X36-6R
#8 in 36 inFull review
The least expensive Garland, for kitchens that want a known commercial brand at close to import prices.
Amazon $2,329$2,329
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Empura EGR-36 for features (oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven vs none of the listed features) and value ($7.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,539.95, 210,000 BTU) vs $10.93 per 1,000 BTU ($2,329, 213,000 BTU)).
- Choose the Garland Sunfire X36-6R for oven (33,000 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 36 in commercial gas range; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Empura EGR-36 | Garland Sunfire X36-6R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $7.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,539.95, 210,000 BTU) | 63 $10.93 per 1,000 BTU ($2,329, 213,000 BTU) |
| Burners 20% | 50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner | 50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner |
| Oven 20% | 26 30,000 BTU standard oven | 39 33,000 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-36 | Garland Sunfire X36-6R | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktop | ||
| Width | 36 in | 36 in |
| Open burners | 6 | 6 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 30,000 BTU | 30,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 180,000 BTU | 180,000 BTU |
| Total input | 210,000 BTU | 213,000 BTU |
| Oven | ||
| Ovens | One standard | One standard |
| Each oven | 30,000 BTU | 33,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26.6 W x 25.8 D x 13.9 H in | 26.2 W x 22 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 | - |
| Casters standard | - | No |
| Weight | 475 lb | 430 lb |
| Certifications | ETL (US and Canada), ETL Sanitation | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |