Vulcan VCRG24-M
A heavy 24 in gas griddle with a 1 in plate for busy restaurant lines that sear all day. Buyers paying for the plate get less burner power than cheaper rivals.
Amazon $1,960$1,960
The Vulcan VCRG24-M is the better commercial griddle overall, rated 4.0 to 2.1. The Vulcan VCRG24-M leads on plate thickness, listings and heat. The Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle costs $1,360.01 less ($599.99 vs $1,960).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Vulcan VCRG24-M for plate thickness (1 in thick plate vs 0.3 in thick plate), listings (sanitation listed, safety listed vs no listing published) and heat (25,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width vs 17,300 BTU/hr per 12 in of width).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas under 36 in commercial griddle; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Vulcan VCRG24-M | Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Heat 25% | 67 25,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of 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% | 54 576 sq in cooking surface | 42 451 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 40 manual valves, 2 heat zones | 40 manual valves, 3 heat zones |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 0 no listing published |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year parts and labor | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Vulcan VCRG24-M | Vikeer VK-GA-720 Gas Griddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 24 x 24 in | 28.7 x 15.8 in |
| Cooking area | 576 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 | 50,000 BTU/hr | 41,400 BTU/hr |
| Burners | 2 | 3 |
| Each burner | 25,000 BTU/hr | - |
| Controls | Manual | Manual |
| Heat zones | 2 | 3 |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | Propane |
| Propane kit included | Yes | - |
| Pilot | Standing pilot | - |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 24 x 30.5 x 16 in (W x D x H) | 31.1 x 23.2 x 15.8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 244 lb | 94.8 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | - |