Southbend (middleby)

Southbend (middleby) 4604ac-4gl ultimate gas ranges

SKU: 4604AC-4GL
$18,125.00
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Discontinued
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Southbend Ultimate 60" Gas Restaurant Range w/ 48" Griddle & Convection Oven

178,000 BTU • Natural Gas • Ultimate 60-Series

Do more in the same footprint. This Ultimate Series range packs two heavy-duty open burners, a massive 48" griddle, a full-size convection oven and a stainless storage cabinet into a single 60" line-up—perfect for high-volume kitchens that need unrivaled versatility and durability.

Key Features

  • 2 Cast-Iron Open Burners – (1) 33 k BTU star/­sauté burner in front and (1) 33 k BTU non-clog burner in back handle anything from saucepans to 14" stock pots.
  • Extra-Wide 48" Griddle – 1" thick, polished steel plate (80 k BTU) with raised sides for all-day breakfast, burgers or searing proteins.
  • Convection Oven Base – 32 k BTU, 175 – 550 °F thermostat, battery-spark ignition, porcelain cavity and (3) racks with 5 positions for even, reliable baking.
  • Stainless Cabinet Base – Keeps sheet pans, smallwares or dry goods right where you need them.
  • Operator-Focused Design – Front gas shut-off, standing pilots on open burners, factory regulator and a 22-1/2" flue riser with integrated shelf.
  • Built to Last – All-stainless front, sides, shelf & 6" adjustable legs plus rugged, removable cast-iron grates.
  • Safety & Compliance – cCSAus, CSA Flame, CSA Star and NSF listed.

At-a-Glance Specs

Overall width 60 3/4" (1543 mm)
Overall depth 42 1/8" (1070 mm)
Cooking surface height 37" (940 mm)
Open burners (1) 33 k BTU star front & (1) 33 k BTU non-clog rear
Griddle 48" W × 24" D, 1" plate, 80 k BTU
Oven type / capacity 32 k BTU convection • 14" H × 26" W × 24" D
Right-side base Stainless storage cabinet (doors optional)
Total input 178,000 BTU/hr (Natural Gas)
Gas connection 3/4" NPT (connection shifts opposite griddle side)
Electrical (oven fan) 115 V / 60 Hz / 5.9 A • 6' cord & 3-prong plug
Installation clearance 0" sides & rear to non-combustibles; 10" to combustibles
Limited warranty 1 year parts & labor

Looking for a different burner or griddle layout? Southbend offers custom top configurations—contact us for details.

Important: Commercial use only. Install on a non-combustible surface under a ventilated hood and connect with a 3/4" gas line rated for 178 k BTU. To prevent heat damage, use oversized (12"+) cookware on the rear burner and never allow pans to overhang the front rail.

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", (1) star/sauté burners front, (1) non-clog burners rear, 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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  • Return requests must be submitted within 30 days of delivery 
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  • 35% restocking fee and return freight/crating fees apply 
  • Consumable products are not returnable 

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