Imperial IFS-40
#1 in Floor fryersFull review
A well-built 40 lb gas fryer with strong burners and a longer frypot warranty, for busy restaurant lines.
Amazon $1,421$1,421
The Imperial IFS-40 rates 3.9 among floor fryers commercial deep fryers; the Globe PF32E rates 3.3 among dual tank countertop ones. The Globe PF32E costs $29 less ($1,392 vs $1,421).
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Globe PF32E
The highest-output countertop fryer here, for kitchens with two 208 or 240 V circuits. Two 16 lb tanks fry about 50 lb of fries an hour.
Amazon $1,392$1,392
Scores side by side
These two sit in different fryer type classes (floor fryers and dual tank countertop), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own fryer type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Imperial IFS-40 | Globe PF32E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 82 2,625 BTU/hr per lb of oil | 46 238 W per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 70 40 lb of oil | 60 32 lb of oil |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Features 15% | 55 drain valve, cold zone (some not published) | 25 high-limit cutoff (some not published) |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Imperial IFS-40 | Globe PF32E | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 40 lb (22 L) | 32 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 2 |
| Fries per hour | - | 50 lb |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Duty rating | - | Light |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Natural gas | Electric |
| Heating power | 105,000 BTU/hr | 5,800 / 7,600 W |
| Burner tubes | 3 | - |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F | 70 to 375 F |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat | Dial thermostat |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | - |
| High-limit cutoff | - | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes | - |
| Cover included | - | No |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | - | 208/240 V |
| Current draw | - | 13.9/15.8 A per side |
| Plug | - | Two NEMA 6-20 |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 15.5 x 30.5 x 45.8 in (W x D x H) | 21.8 x 17.6 x 17.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 30.4 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | NSF, cULus |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |