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
The Pitco 40D is the better commercial deep fryer overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Pitco 40D leads on heating power. The KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG wins on oil capacity. The KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG costs $14.85 less ($1,432.15 vs $1,447).
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KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG
#6 in Floor fryersFull review
A 75 lb gas fryer for high-volume kitchens that fry chicken or fish in big batches. The maker does not publish a warranty term.
Amazon $1,432.15$1,432.15
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pitco 40D for heating power (2,378 BTU/hr per lb of oil vs 2,000 BTU/hr per lb of oil).
- Choose the KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG for oil capacity (75 lb of oil vs 45 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 | Pitco 40D | KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 58 2,378 BTU/hr per lb of oil | 20 2,000 BTU/hr per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 75 45 lb of oil | 97 75 lb of oil |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Features 15% | 80 drain valve, high-limit cutoff, cold zone | 80 drain valve, high-limit cutoff, cold zone (some not published) |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Pitco 40D | KoolMore KM-FDF75-NG | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 45 lb | 75 lb (33.8 L) |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Propane | Natural gas |
| Heating power | 107,000 BTU/hr | 150,000 BTU/hr |
| Burner tubes | - | 5 |
| Thermostat range | 200 to 400 F | 200 to 400 F |
| Controls | Millivolt thermostat | Millivolt thermostat |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes | Yes |
| Cover included | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | - | 21.3 x 30.1 x 45.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 165 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | ETL, ETL Sanitation |