Southbend (Middleby) 4481AC-6L Ultimate Gas Ranges

Southbend Ultimate 48" Gas Restaurant Range – 7-Burner / Convection Oven & Cabinet

When every plate has to be perfect and every ticket has to fly, the Southbend Ultimate Series delivers. This 48-inch powerhouse combines a custom 7-burner top with a high-performance convection oven and a convenient stainless cabinet—giving busy kitchens the speed, flexibility, and durability they demand.

Performance Highlights

• 7 open burners with standing pilots:
  • 3 × 33,000 BTU Star/Sauté burners – even, wide flame for rapid pan work
  • 2 × 40,000 BTU Pyromax™ burners – ultra-high output for stock pots & woks
  • 2 × 33,000 BTU Non-Clog burners – patented one-piece cast iron, lifetime clog-free
• 32,000 BTU convection oven
  • Battery-spark ignition & standing pilot
  • 175 – 550 °F thermostat
  • Porcelain-enameled cavity with 3 chrome racks, 5 positions
• 18" stainless cabinet base (right side) for pans, smallwares, or optional doors (no charge)
• 22 ½" flue riser with heavy-duty plate shelf keeps seasonings & utensils close at hand
• Front-mounted manual gas shut-off and factory-installed regulator for fast service access
• Four extra-wide, removable cast-iron grate tops—rear sections hold up to 14" stock pots
• All-stainless front, sides, rail & 6" adjustable legs stand up to the toughest lines
• One-year limited parts & labor warranty backed by Southbend’s nationwide network

Specifications

Built for Real-World Kitchens

• Precision burner mix lets you sear, sauté, simmer, and power-boil simultaneously.
• High-velocity convection airflow eliminates hot & cold spots—bake evenly every time.
• Porcelain oven and removable drip trays cut nightly clean-up to minutes.
• Since 1898, Southbend has been proudly manufacturing in the USA.

Looking for easy payments? Middleby Equipment Financing can turn this range into predictable monthly costs.