Southbend (Middleby) 4244E Ultimate Gas Ranges
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Description
Southbend Ultimate 24″ Gas Restaurant Range – Split 4-Burner w/ Space Saver Oven
Model 424-E | 177,000 BTU | 2 Star/Sauté + 2 Non-Clog BurnersBig-league power in a slim 24-inch footprint. The Ultimate Series packs four heavy-duty burners and a high-performance oven into a unit that slides anywhere on the line—perfect for high-volume kitchens, satellite concepts, and food trucks that refuse to compromise.
Highlights
- (2) 33,000 BTU Star/Sauté burners in front for fast, even heat—ideal for pans and sauté work.
- (2) 33,000 BTU lifetime clog-free cast-iron burners in back for stockpots up to 14″.
- 45,000 BTU space saver oven with battery-spark ignition, 175 °F–550 °F thermostat, and porcelain interior.
- 27″-deep cooking surface with four removable cast-iron grates and an easy-clean full-length drip tray.
- 22½″ stainless flue riser with heavy-duty shelf keeps pans, spices, and plating tools within reach.
- Front-mounted manual gas shut-off and factory-installed regulator for quick service access.
- All-stainless front, sides, rail, and shelf plus 6″ adjustable stainless legs.
- Standing pilots for open burners – no electrical hook-up required.
- NSF & CSA certified; built in the USA and backed by Southbend’s 1-year parts & labor warranty.
Perfect For
- Lineups where every inch matters—institutional kitchens, cafés, ghost kitchens, and concessions.
- Sauté stations that demand instant response up front and heavy-stock capacity in back.
- Operators seeking Southbend performance without the footprint of a 36″ range.
Specifications
Exterior width | 24-3/8″ (619 mm) |
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Exterior depth | 34″ (864 mm) |
Cook-top height | 37″ (940 mm) |
Overall height w/ riser | 59-1/2″ (1,511 mm) |
Oven cavity (W×D×H) | 19-1/2″ × 26-1/2″ × 14″ (495 × 673 × 356 mm) |
Total BTU input | 177,000 BTU/hr (Natural Gas) |
Open burners | (4) × 33,000 BTU cast-iron open burners |
Oven burner | 45,000 BTU space saver oven |
Gas connection | ¾″ FNPT (left-rear); regulator included |
Min. inlet pressure | 7″ W.C. Natural | 11″ W.C. LP |
Electrical | None required (battery ignition only) |
Shipping weight | ≈ 475 lb (216 kg) |
Certifications | CSA, NSF |
What’s in the Box
- Southbend Ultimate 24″ split-burner range
- (1) chrome-plated oven rack
- 22.5″ flue riser with stainless shelf
- ¾″ factory-installed gas pressure regulator
- 1-year parts & labor warranty documentation
- Install under a vented hood. Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces: 10″ rear & sides; 0″ to non-combustible.
- 6″ legs (supplied) or casters are required on combustible floors.
- For cookware 12″ Ø or larger, place pots on the rear burners to avoid excessive front-rail heat.
- If floor is not quarry tile, cement, or natural stone, consult Southbend for approved installation methods.
Need battery ignition on the open burners, doors on the base, or a matching cheesemelter? Contact us—Ultimate Ranges are built-to-order.