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Southbend “Ultimate” 48" Gas Restaurant Range
2 Star/Sauté Burners • 36" Left-Side Griddle • Double Space-Saver OvensGive your line cooks the power and versatility they crave—without giving up precious lineal footage. The Southbend Ultimate Series packs 220,000 BTU of total output into a rugged, 48-inch footprint, pairing high-intensity star burners and a full 36-inch griddle with two independent space-saver ovens. From rapid sauté service to all-day pancake production, this single range does it all.
Chef-Approved Advantages
- 2 × 33,000 BTU star/sauté burners – cast-iron, clog-free design delivers an even, concentrated flame for lightning-fast sears and wok-style tossing.
- 36" smooth steel griddle (64,000 BTU) with raised sides, polished finish, and left-hand placement for logical pan flow.
- Dual 45,000 BTU space-saver ovens – full-porcelain interiors fit 18" × 26" sheet pans front-to-back; spring-assisted doors for effortless access.
- Battery-spark oven ignition and standing pilots on open burners for simple, match-free lighting.
- 22½" flue riser with heavy-duty shelf keeps plates, spices, or smallwares right where you need them.
- All-stainless front, sides, and rail with 6" adjustable legs for rock-solid, NSF-approved installation.
- Front-mounted manual gas shut-off and factory-installed ¾" pressure regulator streamline hook-up.
- Backed by Southbend’s 1-year parts & labor warranty; cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, and NSF certified.
Technical Specifications
| Model # | 448 EE (Ultimate Series) |
|---|---|
| Gas Type | Natural Gas (7" W.C. min) or LP (11" W.C. min) |
| Total BTU Input | 220,000 BTU /hr |
| Open Burners | 2 × 33,000 BTU star/sauté (manual control, standing pilot) |
| Griddle | 36" W × ½" thick polished steel, 64,000 BTU (manual control) |
| Ovens | 2 × 45,000 BTU space-saver (175 °F – 550 °F), battery-spark ignition |
| Cooking Surface Height | 37" (940 mm) |
| Overall Width | 48 5⁄8" (1235 mm) |
| Overall Depth | 34" (864 mm) |
| Overall Height (top of flue) | 59 ½" (1511 mm) |
| Gas Connection | ¾" NPT (rear, opposite griddle side) |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 735 lb (334 kg) |
| Certifications | cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF |
Utility Requirements
- ¾" female gas connection (flex-hose must comply with ANSI Z21.69).
- Minimum clearance to combustibles: 10" sides & rear (0" to non-combustibles).
- Install under a properly sized commercial vent hood.
One-year limited parts & labor warranty applies. Intended for commercial use only; not for household installation. See full terms at southbendnc.com.
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Overall Dimensions:
48.63"W x 34.0"D x 59.5"HProduct Weight:
735.0 lbCertifications & Compliance
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