Blodgett (Middleby) 966 BASE Deck Ovens
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Blodgett (Middleby) 966 BASE Deck Ovens
Description
Blodgett 966 Single-Deck Gas Deck Oven
42" x 32" steel deck • 50,000 BTU • 200-500 °FBuilt for bakeries, restaurants and commissaries that demand rock-solid reliability, the Blodgett 966 brings time-tested deck-oven results to a single-section footprint. A rugged angle-iron frame, all-stainless exterior and a steel baking deck combine to deliver decades of consistent, even heat—batch after batch.
Key advantages
- 50,000 BTU free-floating duplex burner delivers instant, even heat distribution.
- Mechanical thermostat (200-500 °F) with Fahrenheit dial—no electronics to fail.
- Counter-balanced doors with heavy chrome handle allow one-hand loading.
- Stainless steel top, front, sides & back for a professional look that cleans fast.
- Fully insulated on all sides to maximize energy efficiency and keep kitchens cooler.
- Base-oven configuration is stack-ready—add a second section any time.
Commercial-grade construction
- Full angle-iron skeleton resists twisting during daily heating cycles.
- 12-gauge press-formed steel deck supported by a welded frame.
- Aluminized-steel combustion chamber & liner fight corrosion.
- Separate burner door swings open for ignition, cleaning or adjustment without tools.
- Vitreous fiber insulation around top, back, sides, bottom and doors.
Deck capacity ideas
- (12) 10" pie tins
- (2) 18" × 26" sheet pans
- (24) 9-1/2" × 5" bread pans
- (5) 25 lb turkeys
Capacities are per deck and will vary with pan style and loading pattern.
Technical specifications
| Model | 966 – Single Deck (base oven only) |
|---|---|
| Interior deck (W × D × H) | 42" × 32" × 16-1/4" (1067 × 813 × 413 mm) |
| Footprint | 60" W × 40" D (1524 × 1016 mm) |
| Heat source | 50,000 BTU/hr, Natural or Propane gas |
| Gas connection | 3/4" NPT, left rear |
| Inlet pressure | NG 7–10.5" W.C. • LP 11–13" W.C. |
| Manifold pressure | NG 5" W.C. • LP 10" W.C. |
| Temperature range | 200 °F – 500 °F (93 °C – 288 °C) |
| Exterior height* | ≈50-3/4" with 19" legs *to top of draft diverter |
| Clearances (min.) | 6" from combustible & non-combustible construction |
| Shipping weight | 630 lb (286 kg) |
| Certifications | cETLus, NSF, CE |
Popular factory options
- Flexible gas hose with quick disconnect & restraining device (36" or 48").
- Black legs with casters for easy mobility.
- QHT Rokite 1-1/2" pizza deck.
- Steam-jet package for artisan bread.
- FDTH 300-650 °F thermostat upgrade.
Peace-of-mind services
- Factory authorized Start-Up Program available (call to schedule before first use).
- Two-year parts & one-year labor warranty.
- Five-year limited oven-door warranty.
For commercial use only. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
