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 is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 3.9 to 3.6. The Imperial IFS-40 leads on heating power. The Imperial IFS-40 costs $26 less ($1,421 vs $1,447).
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Pitco 40D
#3 in Floor fryersFull review
A 40 to 45 lb gas fryer from a long-standing fryer maker, for restaurant lines. It ships with the drain tools most budget fryers leave out.
Amazon $1,447$1,447
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Imperial IFS-40 for heating power (2,625 BTU/hr per lb of oil vs 2,378 BTU/hr per lb of oil).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every floor fryers commercial deep fryer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Imperial IFS-40 | Pitco 40D |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 82 2,625 BTU/hr per lb of oil | 58 2,378 BTU/hr per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 70 40 lb of oil | 75 45 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) | 80 drain valve, high-limit cutoff, cold zone |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Imperial IFS-40 | Pitco 40D | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 40 lb (22 L) | 45 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Natural gas | Propane |
| Heating power | 105,000 BTU/hr | 107,000 BTU/hr |
| Burner tubes | 3 | - |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F | 200 to 400 F |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat | Millivolt thermostat |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | - | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes | Yes |
| Cover included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 15.5 x 30.5 x 45.8 in (W x D x H) | - |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | CSA, NSF |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | - |