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Southbend Ultimate 48" Gas Restaurant Range w/ 4 Burners, 24" Thermostatic Griddle & Convection Oven
Model 448AC · 188,000 BTU Total InputBuilt for high-volume kitchens that refuse to compromise, the Southbend Ultimate Series packs four clog-free burners, a precision-controlled griddle, a full-size convection oven and a storage cabinet into less than 49 inches of cookline space.
Key Features
- Four 27,000 BTU patented non-clog burners with standing pilots
- Cast-iron wavy grates boost heat transfer and accept stock pots up to 14"
- Left-mounted 24" griddle with ½" polished steel plate & thermostatic controls
- 32,000 BTU convection oven (175 °F – 550 °F) with battery-spark ignition
- Includes three chrome oven racks on 5-position rails
- 18" stainless steel cabinet base for dry storage (doors available at no charge)
- 22½" flue riser with heavy-duty overshelf for plating and smallware storage
- Front-mounted main gas shut-off & factory-installed regulator
- Stainless steel front, sides, shelf & 6" adjustable legs
Performance Specifications
| Total Input | 188,000 BTU/hr (Natural or LP) |
|---|---|
| Open Burners | 4 × 27,000 BTU non-clog |
| Griddle | 24" wide, 48,000 BTU, thermostatic |
| Convection Oven | 32,000 BTU, porcelain interior 26" W × 24" D × 14" H |
| Cooking Surface Height | 37" |
| Overall Dimensions | 48⅝" W × 42⅛" D × 59½" H (to top of flue) |
| Gas Connection | ¾" FNPT (side opposite griddle) |
| Electrical (oven fan) | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1-phase, 5.9 A (6' cord & plug) |
| Certifications | cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor |
Built to Outperform
- Lifetime-clog-free burner design reduces downtime and maintenance costs
- Coved-corner, porcelain-enameled oven cavity speeds daily clean-up
- Battery-spark ignition means no pilot re-lighting during power outages
- Made in the USA at Southbend’s Fuquay-Varina, NC manufacturing facility
Utility Requirements
| Gas Pressure | Natural – 7" W.C. | LP – 11" W.C. |
|---|---|
| Ventilation | Install under a powered exhaust hood (0" rear clearance to non-combustibles) |
Use cookware 12" or larger on the rear burners only to avoid overheating the front rail. This appliance is intended for commercial use only.
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Overall Dimensions:
48.63"W x 44.5"D x 59.5"HProduct Weight:
735.0 lbCertifications & Compliance
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- Return requests must be submitted within 30 days of delivery
- Items must be unused and in original packaging
- 35% restocking fee and return freight/crating fees apply
- Consumable products are not returnable
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