Empura EGR-36C
#1 in 36 inFull review
The least expensive convection range here, for kitchens that bake sheet pans of cookies, rolls or vegetables.
Amazon $2,160.95$2,160.95
The Empura EGR-36C is the better commercial gas range overall, rated 3.6 to 2.7. The Empura EGR-36C leads on value, features and oven. The Empura EGR-36C costs $2,322.05 less ($2,160.95 vs $4,483).
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Vulcan Endurance 36S-6B
#12 in 36 inFull review
A heavy-duty Vulcan range for restaurants that run the oven all day and want long-term brand support.
Amazon $4,483$4,483
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Empura EGR-36C for value ($10.24 per 1,000 BTU ($2,160.95, 211,000 BTU) vs $20.85 per 1,000 BTU ($4,483, 215,000 BTU)), features (oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven vs two or more racks per oven) and oven (31,000 BTU convection oven vs 35,000 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-36C | Vulcan Endurance 36S-6B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 67 $10.24 per 1,000 BTU ($2,160.95, 211,000 BTU) | 23 $20.85 per 1,000 BTU ($4,483, 215,000 BTU) |
| Burners 20% | 50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner | 50 6 x 30,000 BTU per burner |
| Oven 20% | 70 31,000 BTU convection oven | 47 35,000 BTU standard oven |
| Features 20% | 60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven | 25 two or more racks per oven |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Empura EGR-36C | Vulcan Endurance 36S-6B | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 211,000 BTU | 215,000 BTU |
| Oven | ||
| Ovens | One convection | One standard |
| Each oven | 31,000 BTU | 35,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26.6 W x 23.8 D x 13.8 H in | 26.5 W x 27 D x 13.5 H in |
| Thermostat | 250 to 550 F | 250 to 500 F |
| Racks per oven | 2 | 2 |
| Oven safety shut-off | Yes | - |
| Gas and build | ||
| Ignition | Standing pilot | Standing pilot |
| Converts to propane | Yes | - |
| Casters standard | - | No |
| Weight | 535 lb | 520 lb |
| Certifications | ETL (US and Canada), ETL Sanitation | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |