Southbend (middleby)

Southbend (middleby) 4603ac-4gl ultimate gas ranges

SKU: 4603AC-4GL
$18,125.00
/each
Discontinued
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Ultimate 60" Gas Restaurant Range – 48" Griddle, 2 Star Burners & Convection Oven

Southbend • Ultimate Series • approx. model 460AC

Built for the busiest kitchens, the Southbend Ultimate 60" range unites a high-output griddle, powerful open burners, and a full-size convection oven in one heavy-duty stainless chassis. From breakfast rush to late-night service, this single piece of equipment keeps sauté pans sizzling, burgers searing and pastries baking—without breaking stride.

Key Performance Features
  • Left-side 48" griddle – 1" smooth, polished steel with raised sides, 96,000 BTU
  • Two 33,000 BTU cast-iron star/​sauté burners with lifetime clog-free design
  • 32,000 BTU convection oven (battery-spark ignition) with 3 racks & 5-position rails
  • Right-side stainless cabinet base for convenient dry storage (optional doors at no charge)
  • 22-½" flue riser & heavy-duty shelf – ideal for holding pans and plating
  • Front-mounted ¾" manual gas shut-off & factory-installed regulator
  • 4" deep stainless front rail plus removable drip trays for quick cleanup
  • 6" adjustable stainless legs (casters available)
  • Total input: 178,000 BTU/hr • Natural or LP gas
  • Certified cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star & NSF for commercial use
Technical Specifications
Overall width 60 ¾" / 1543 mm
Overall depth 42 ⅛" / 1070 mm
Cooking surface height 37" / 940 mm
Height w/ flue riser 59 ½" / 1511 mm
Griddle plate 48" W × 27" D × 1" thick
Open burners 2 × 33,000 BTU star burners
Oven interior (W × D × H) 26" × 24" × 14"
Oven temperature range 175 °F – 550 °F (79 °C – 288 °C)
Gas connection ¾" NPT (min. 7" W.C. NG / 11" W.C. LP)
Electrical – oven fan 115 V / 1-phase, 5.9 A, 6' cord & plug
Total input 178,000 BTU/hr
Limited warranty 1 year parts & labor
Built to Outlast the Rush
  • All-stainless front, sides, shelf and flue for corrosion-resistant durability
  • Welded steel frame and 27"-deep cooktop support oversized stock pots
  • Full-porcelain oven cavity with coved corners wipes clean in seconds
  • Front-serviceable components keep downtime and maintenance costs low
Safety & Care: Use cookware 12" or larger on the rear burners to prevent excess heat on the front rail. Always install under a properly sized vent hood and follow local code requirements.

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Overall Dimensions:

60.75"W x 44.5"D x 59.5"H

Product Weight:

1075.0 lb
Manufacturer Southbend (Middleby)
Brand name Ultimate
Certifications ["NSF", "cCSAus", "CSA Star", "CSA Flame"]
Height 59.5in
Width 60.75in
Depth 44.5in
Shipping Weight 1075.0lbs
Top (2) open burners, (1) 48" griddle
Plate Thickness .500" = 1/2"
Vent backriser with hi-shelf
Exterior Finish stainless steel front & sides
Base (1) convection oven, (1) cabinet
Specifications Ultimate Restaurant Range, gas, 60", (2) star/sauté burners, standard grates, (1) 48" griddle left, 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, 178,000 BTU, cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star, NSF

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