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 value and burners. The Southbend S36A wins on oven. The Empura EGR-36 costs $4,411.05 less ($1,539.95 vs $5,951).
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Southbend S36A
#9 in 36 inFull review
A heavy-duty convection range for kitchens that bake on several racks at once and want Southbend support.
Amazon $5,951$5,951
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Empura EGR-36 for value ($7.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,539.95, 210,000 BTU) vs $29.32 per 1,000 BTU ($5,951, 203,000 BTU)) and burners (6 x 30,000 BTU per burner vs 6 x 28,000 BTU per burner).
- Choose the Southbend S36A for oven (35,000 BTU convection 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 | Southbend S36A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $7.33 per 1,000 BTU ($1,539.95, 210,000 BTU) | 1 $29.32 per 1,000 BTU ($5,951, 203,000 BTU) |
| Burners 20% | 50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner | 33 6 x 28,000 BTU per burner |
| Oven 20% | 26 30,000 BTU standard oven | 87 35,000 BTU convection oven |
| Features 20% | 60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven | 60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Empura EGR-36 | Southbend S36A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktop | ||
| Width | 36 in | 36 in |
| Open burners | 6 | 6 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 30,000 BTU | 28,000 BTU |
| Each burner (propane, not scored) | - | 24,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 180,000 BTU | 168,000 BTU |
| Total input | 210,000 BTU | 203,000 BTU |
| Oven | ||
| Ovens | One standard | One convection |
| Each oven | 30,000 BTU | 35,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26.6 W x 25.8 D x 13.9 H in | 26 W x 24 D x 14 H in |
| Thermostat | 250 to 550 F | - |
| Racks per oven | 2 | 2 |
| Oven safety shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Gas and build | ||
| Ignition | Standing pilot | Standing pilot |
| Converts to propane | Yes | - |
| Casters standard | - | No |
| Weight | 475 lb | - |
| Certifications | ETL (US and Canada), ETL Sanitation | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |