Star-Max 636MF
A heavy-duty 36 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate and a two-year warranty, for restaurant lines that run all day.
Amazon $2,124$2,124
The Star-Max 636MF rates 4.2 among gas 36 in and up commercial griddles; the Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle rates 2.1 among gas under 36 in ones. The Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle costs $1,524.01 less ($599.99 vs $2,124).
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Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle
A low-cost propane griddle for events, food stands and mobile setups without an inspection. Its thin plate and modest burners fall behind listed gas griddles.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different griddle type classes (gas 36 in and up and gas under 36 in), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own griddle type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Star-Max 636MF | Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Heat 25% | 89 28,300 BTU/hr per 12 in of width (overall width) | 16 17,300 BTU/hr per 12 in of width |
| Plate thickness 20% | 100 1 in thick plate | 1 0.3 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 67 about 738 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 42 451 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 0 manual valves (zones not published) | 40 manual valves, 3 heat zones |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 0 no listing published |
| Warranty 10% | 100 2-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Star-Max 636MF | Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 20.5 in deep | 28.7 x 15.8 in |
| Cooking area | about 738 sq in | 451 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in | 0.3 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Non-stick cast iron |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Heating power | 84,900 BTU/hr | 41,400 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 3 | 3 |
| Each burner | 28,300 BTU/hr | - |
| Controls | Manual | Manual |
| Heat zones | - | 3 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | Propane |
| Propane kit included | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 36 x 29 x 15.5 in (W x D x H) | 31.1 x 23.2 x 15.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 247 lb | 94.8 lb |
| Certifications | UL Gas, UL EPH | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | - |