Southbend (middleby)

Southbend (middleby) 4484ac-2tl ultimate gas ranges

SKU: 4484AC-2TL
$16,782.00
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Southbend Ultimate 48" Gas Restaurant Range – 24" Thermostatic Griddle & Convection Oven

Split-top configuration • 4 open burners • 212,000 BTU total

Engineered for the busiest commercial kitchens, the Southbend Ultimate Series packs high-performance cooking, baking, and storage into a single 48-inch footprint. With rapid-response star burners up front, clog-free stock-pot burners in back, a precision-controlled griddle, and a fast-recovery convection oven, this range does the work of multiple pieces of equipment while saving valuable line space.

Performance highlights

  • Four open burners (cast iron)
    • (2) 33,000 BTU star/​sauté burners – lightning-fast heat & even flame spread.
    • (2) 33,000 BTU lifetime non-clog burners – rear-mounted for 14" stock pots.
  • 24" left-side griddle
    • ½" smooth polished steel plate with raised splash sides.
    • 48,000 BTU U-shaped burner and thermostatic controls (175–550 °F).
    • Extra-wide grease trough & removable drawer for quick clean-ups.
  • Right-side convection oven
    • 32,000 BTU burner with battery-spark ignition.
    • Porcelain cavity (14"H × 26"W × 24"D) fits full-size sheet pans lengthwise or sideways.
    • Five rack positions; three chrome racks included.
    • 115 V plug-in fan motor (½ HP) for even browning.
  • Stainless cabinet base (left) adds convenient sheet-pan & cookware storage; doors included at no charge.
  • 22½" flue riser with heavy-duty utensil shelf keeps plates, spices, and smallwares within reach.
  • 4" deep stainless front rail, front-mounted manual gas shut-off & factory-installed regulator.
  • All-stainless front, sides, shelf & 6" adjustable legs for long life and easier sanitation.
  • 1-year limited parts & labor warranty with nationwide Southbend service network.

Specifications

Model Ultimate Series 448 (star/​standard split top)
Overall width 48 5/8 in. (1235 mm)
Overall depth (to front rail) 34 in. (864 mm)
Overall height (to top of flue) 59 1/2 in. (1511 mm)
Cooking surface height 37 in. (940 mm)
Total BTU input 212,000 BTU/hr (natural gas)
Open burners (4) × 33,000 BTU
Griddle burner 48,000 BTU
Convection oven burner 32,000 BTU
Gas connection 3/4" NPT (rear, opposite griddle)
Required gas pressure 7" W.C. NG  |  11" W.C. LP
Electrical (oven fan) 115 V / 60 Hz / 1-ph, 5.9 A, 6 ft cord with NEMA 5-15P
Construction Stainless steel front, sides, shelf & legs; cast-iron grates
Certifications cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF
Warranty 1-year parts & labor
Important: Oversized cookware (12" Ø or larger) should be used on the rear burners only to prevent excess heat from damaging front-rail components. Install under a properly sized commercial hood and comply with local gas & electrical codes.

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Overall Dimensions:

48.63"W x 44.5"D x 59.5"H

Product Weight:

735.0 lb
Manufacturer Southbend (Middleby)
Brand name Ultimate
Certifications ["NSF", "cCSAus", "CSA Star", "CSA Flame"]
Height 59.5in
Width 48.63in
Depth 44.5in
Shipping Weight 735.0lbs
Plate Thickness .500" = 1/2"
Exterior Finish stainless steel front & sides
Top (4) open burners, (1) 24" griddle with thermostats
Base (1) convection oven, (1) cabinet
Vent backriser with hi-shelf
Specifications Ultimate Restaurant Range, gas, 48", (2) star/sauté front, (2) non-clog burners rear, standard grates, (1) 24" griddle left, thermostatic controls, standing pilot, (1) convection oven with battery spark ignition, (1) cabinet base, includes (3) racks, 22-1/2" flue riser with shelf, stainless steel front, sides, shelf & 6" adjustable legs, 212,000 BTU, cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF

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  • 35% restocking fee and return freight/crating fees apply 
  • Consumable products are not returnable 

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