Empura EGR-36C vs KoolMore KM-CR36

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Empura EGR-36C is the better commercial gas range overall, rated 3.6 to 2.9. The Empura EGR-36C leads on oven and features. The Empura EGR-36C costs $54.05 less ($2,160.95 vs $2,215).

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Empura EGR-36C vs KoolMore KM-CR36

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-36CKoolMore KM-CR36
Overall rating3.6/52.9/5
Value 30%67 $10.24 per 1,000 BTU ($2,160.95, 211,000 BTU)65 $10.55 per 1,000 BTU ($2,215, 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 oven25 two or more racks per oven
Warranty 10%33 1-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none

Specifications

Empura EGR-36CKoolMore KM-CR36
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 in26.8 W x 25.8 D x 13.7 H in
Thermostat250 to 550 F250 to 550 F
Racks per oven22
Oven safety shut-offYes-
Gas and build
IgnitionStanding pilotStanding pilot
Converts to propaneYesYes
Weight535 lb368 lb
CertificationsETL (US and Canada), ETL SanitationETL safety and sanitation
Warranty1 year-

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