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 rates 4.0 among gas under 36 in commercial griddles; the Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle rates 2.2 among electric ones. The Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle costs $1,740.01 less ($219.99 vs $1,960).
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Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle
#10 in ElectricFull review
A plug-in 21 in griddle for small events and light cafe use. It is underpowered for a busy line and has no listing for an inspected kitchen.
Amazon $219.99$219.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different griddle type classes (gas under 36 in 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 | Vulcan VCRG24-M | Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Heat 25% | 67 25,000 BTU/hr per 12 in of width | 6 5.4 W per sq in of cooking surface |
| Plate thickness 20% | 100 1 in thick plate | 1 0.3 in thick plate |
| Cooking area 15% | 54 576 sq in cooking surface | 20 297 sq in cooking surface |
| Controls 15% | 40 manual valves, 2 heat zones | 60 thermostatic (zones not published) |
| Listings 15% | 100 sanitation listed, safety listed | 0 no listing published |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year parts and labor | 50 1-year parts and labor |
Specifications
| Vulcan VCRG24-M | Vikeer VK818 Electric Griddle | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | ||
| Cooking surface | 24 x 24 in | 21.5 x 13.8 in |
| Cooking area | 576 sq in | 297 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 1 in | 0.3 in |
| Plate material | Polished steel | Steel |
| Heat | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Electric |
| Heating power | 50,000 BTU/hr | 1,600 W |
| Burners | 2 | - |
| Each burner | 25,000 BTU/hr | - |
| Controls | Manual | Thermostatic |
| Heat zones | 2 | - |
| Control range | - | 120 to 570 F |
| Gas | ||
| Ships for | Natural gas | - |
| Propane kit included | Yes | - |
| Pilot | Standing pilot | - |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Build | ||
| Outside dimensions | 24 x 30.5 x 16 in (W x D x H) | 21.6 x 16.4 x 8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 244 lb | 43.2 lb |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF | - |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year | 1 year |