Southbend S36D
#5 in 36 inFull review
A well-priced heavy-duty range with a strong oven and lifetime burner warranty, for kitchens that bake as much as they saute.
Amazon $2,222.53$2,222.53
The Southbend S36D is the better commercial gas range overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Southbend S36D leads on value. The Southbend S36A wins on oven and features. The Southbend S36D costs $3,728.47 less ($2,222.53 vs $5,951).
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Southbend S36A
#9 in 36 inFull review
A heavy-duty convection range for kitchens that bake on several racks at once and want Southbend support.
Amazon $5,951$5,951
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Southbend S36D for value ($10.95 per 1,000 BTU ($2,222.53, 203,000 BTU) vs $29.32 per 1,000 BTU ($5,951, 203,000 BTU)).
- Choose the Southbend S36A for oven (35,000 BTU convection oven vs 35,000 BTU standard oven) and features (oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven vs oven safety shut-off).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 36 in commercial gas range; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Southbend S36D | Southbend S36A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 63 $10.95 per 1,000 BTU ($2,222.53, 203,000 BTU) | 1 $29.32 per 1,000 BTU ($5,951, 203,000 BTU) |
| Burners 20% | 33 6 x 28,000 BTU per burner | 33 6 x 28,000 BTU per burner |
| Oven 20% | 47 35,000 BTU standard oven | 87 35,000 BTU convection oven |
| Features 20% | 35 oven safety shut-off | 60 oven safety shut-off, two or more racks per oven |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Southbend S36D | Southbend S36A | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktop | ||
| Width | 36 in | 36 in |
| Open burners | 6 | 6 |
| Each burner (natural gas) | 28,000 BTU | 28,000 BTU |
| Each burner (propane, not scored) | 24,000 BTU | 24,000 BTU |
| Cooktop total | 168,000 BTU | 168,000 BTU |
| Total input | 203,000 BTU | 203,000 BTU |
| Oven | ||
| Ovens | One standard | One convection |
| Each oven | 35,000 BTU | 35,000 BTU |
| Interior | 26 W x 26.5 D x 14 H in | 26 W x 24 D x 14 H in |
| Thermostat | 175 to 550 F | - |
| Racks per oven | 1 | 2 |
| Oven safety shut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Gas and build | ||
| Ignition | Standing pilot | Standing pilot |
| Casters standard | No | No |
| Weight | 535 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |