Star-Max 648MF
A 48 in heavy-duty gas griddle for high-volume lines that want a 1 in plate and a two-year warranty.
Amazon $2,957.13$2,957.13
The Star-Max 648MF rates 4.3 among gas 36 in and up commercial griddles; the Winco EGD-36M rates 4.1 among electric ones. The Winco EGD-36M costs $1,919.21 less ($1,037.92 vs $2,957.13).
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Winco EGD-36M
#1 in ElectricFull review
A 36 in thermostatic electric griddle for restaurant lines without gas. It is the most powerful electric here for its size and listed for inspected kitchens.
Amazon $1,037.92$1,037.92
Scores side by side
These two sit in different griddle type classes (gas 36 in and up and electric), 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 648MF | Winco EGD-36M |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Heat 25% | 89 28,300 BTU/hr per 12 in of width (overall width) | 100 14.1 W per sq in of cooking surface (plate width taken as the overall width) |
| Plate thickness 20% | 100 1 in thick plate | 29 0.5 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 82 about 984 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) | 56 about 594 sq in (plate width taken as the overall width) |
| Controls 15% | 0 manual valves (zones not published) | 100 thermostatic, 3 heat zones |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed |
| Warranty 10% | 100 2-year parts and labor | 50 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Star-Max 648MF | Winco EGD-36M | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 20.5 in deep | 16.5 in deep |
| Cooking area | about 984 sq in | about 594 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in | 0.5 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Polished steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Electric |
| Heating power | 113,200 BTU/hr | 6,300 / 8,400 W |
| Burners | 4 | - |
| Each burner | 28,300 BTU/hr | - |
| Controls | Manual | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | - | 3 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | - |
| Propane kit included | Yes | - |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | - | 208/240 V, 1-phase |
| Current draw | - | 30.29/35 A |
| Plug | - | Hardwired |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 48 x 29 x 15.5 in (W x D x H) | 36 x 21.8 x 12.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 330 lb | 159.6 lb |
| Certifications | UL Gas, UL EPH | ETL, ETL Sanitation |
| Parts and labor warranty | 2 years | 1 year |