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 Winco EFT-32 rates 2.8 among dual tank countertop ones. The Winco EFT-32 costs $1,020.15 less ($400.85 vs $1,421).
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Winco EFT-32
A low-cost dual-well fryer for concession stands that need two oils on 120 V power. Recovery is slow under steady loads.
Amazon $400.85$400.85
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 | Winco EFT-32 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 82 2,625 BTU/hr per lb of oil | 3 109 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) | 20 cover included (some not published) |
| Warranty 20% | 33 1-year parts and labor | 33 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Imperial IFS-40 | Winco EFT-32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 40 lb (22 L) | 32 lb (16 L) |
| Tanks | 1 | 2 |
| Baskets | 2 | - |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Natural gas | Electric |
| Heating power | 105,000 BTU/hr | 3,500 W |
| Burner tubes | 3 | - |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F | - |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat | - |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | - |
| Cold zone | Yes | - |
| Cover included | - | Yes |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Current draw | - | 15 A per side |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 15.5 x 30.5 x 45.8 in (W x D x H) | 21.2 x 16 x 13.6 in (W x D x H) |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | ETL Sanitation (NSF 4), ETL (UL 197) |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |