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 2.7. The Pitco 40D leads on heating power and listings. The VEVOR GF150 wins on oil capacity. The VEVOR GF150 costs $267.10 less ($1,179.90 vs $1,447).
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VEVOR GF150
#8 in Floor fryersFull review
A big 80 lb propane fryer at a low price, for caterers and outdoor events. It has no published listing or warranty.
Amazon $1,179.90$1,179.90
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pitco 40D for heating power (2,378 BTU/hr per lb of oil vs 1,875 BTU/hr per lb of oil) and listings (sanitation listed, safety listed vs no listing published).
- Choose the VEVOR GF150 for oil capacity (80 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 | VEVOR GF150 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Heating power 30% | 58 2,378 BTU/hr per lb of oil | 8 1,875 BTU/hr per lb of oil |
| Oil capacity 20% | 75 45 lb of oil | 100 80 lb of oil |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 0 no listing published |
| 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 | VEVOR GF150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Frying | ||
| Oil capacity | 45 lb | 80 lb |
| Tanks | 1 | 1 |
| Baskets | 2 | 2 |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Propane | Propane |
| 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 | Dial thermostat |
| Features | ||
| Drain valve | Yes | Yes |
| High-limit cutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cold zone | Yes | Yes |
| Cover included | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | - |