Southbend (Middleby) 4603AC-5R Ultimate Gas Ranges
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Southbend (Middleby) 4603AC-5R Ultimate Gas Ranges
Description
Southbend Ultimate 60″ Gas Restaurant Range
9-Burner Top • Convection Oven + Cabinet Base • 343,000 BTUServe more tickets on one footprint. Southbend’s Ultimate series delivers rugged durability and chef-friendly flexibility, pairing a custom 9-burner configuration with a full-size convection oven and stainless storage cabinet—all in a 60-inch range built for high-volume kitchens.
Performance Highlights
- 343,000 BTU total cooking power
- Burner layout for every task:
- (3) 33 K BTU non-clog burners – one-piece, lifetime cast iron
- (2) 40 K BTU Pyromax burners – patented high-output design
- (4) 33 K BTU star/sauté burners – even flame distribution
- 27″-deep cast-iron grate surface; rear grates handle 14″ stock pots
- Convection oven (32 K BTU):
- Thermostat range 175–550 °F
- Porcelain interior 26″ W × 24″ D × 14″ H – fits full-size sheet pans both ways
- Battery-spark ignition, ½ HP fan, (3) nickel racks with five positions
- Left-side stainless cabinet base for dry storage (doors optional)
- 22.5″ flue riser with heavy-duty plate shelf for holding & plating
- 4″ stainless front rail, front gas shut-off & factory pressure regulator
- 6″ adjustable stainless legs for level installation
- CSA & NSF listed; 1-year parts & labor warranty
Specifications
| Range width | 60 3⁄4″ (1543 mm) |
|---|---|
| Range depth | 34″ (864 mm) |
| Cooking surface height | 37″ (940 mm) |
| Flue riser height | 22 1⁄2″ with shelf |
| Total BTU (NG) | 343,000 BTU/hr |
| Gas connection | ¾″ NPT (rear) – 7″ W.C. NG / 11″ W.C. LP |
| Electrical (oven fan & ignition) | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 ph, 5.9 A, 6′ cord with 3-prong plug |
| Oven interior (WxDxH) | 26″ × 24″ × 14″ |
| Racks supplied | 3 (five-position side rails) |
| Shipping weight | ≈ 1,075 lb (488 kg) |
| Approvals | CSA, NSF |
Perfect For
- Full-service restaurants & hotel kitchens
- Catering & banquet production lines
- Culinary schools & test kitchens needing menu flexibility
- For commercial use only—install under a properly sized vent hood.
- If mounting on flooring other than quarry tile, cement, or natural stone, consult factory guidelines.
- Limit oversized (12″+) cookware to rear burners to protect the front rail and controls.
Financing available through Middleby Equipment Financing—turn this upgrade into manageable monthly payments.
