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Southbend (Middleby)  |  SKU: HDCL-48

Southbend (Middleby) HDCL-48 Gas Charbroilers

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Description

Southbend HDCL-48 48" Gas Lava Rock Charbroiler

Heavy-Duty Counterline Series • 160,000 BTU

Bring steakhouse performance to your cookline with Southbend’s 48-inch lava-rock charbroiler. Eight powerful stainless-steel burners blanket the grate with 160,000 BTU of even, controllable heat, while factory-installed lava briquettes add authentic char flavor and lightning-fast recovery times.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Eight 20,000 BTU burners (one every 6") for consistent zone-to-zone temperatures
  • Lava rock briquettes deliver classic flame-kissed taste and superior heat retention
  • Reversible two-position cast-iron grates: wide branding bars on one side, narrow on the other
  • 5" rear and side splash guards keep grease & debris off surrounding equipment
  • 4" spatula-width front trough plus a full-width removable crumb tray for fast clean-up
  • Durable stainless-steel front, sides & 4" adjustable legs with insulated double-wall construction
  • Field-convertible to radiant style cooking with an optional kit
  • 3/4" rear gas connection with factory pressure regulator included
  • Certified: CSA Star, CSA Flame, cCSAus & NSF

Technical Specs

Model HDCL-48
Cooking Surface Width 48" (1219 mm)
Number of Burners 8
Total Input 160,000 BTU/hr (Natural or Propane)
Gas Connection 3/4" NPT (rear)
Min. Supply Pressure 7" W.C. Natural  |  11" W.C. Propane
Crated Shipping Weight 425 lb (193 kg)
Crate Dimensions (W × D) 55" × 39" (1398 mm × 991 mm)
Construction Stainless-steel front & sides; aluminized steel rear & bottom; double-wall insulated sides
Warranty 1-year limited parts & labor

Available Accessories (sold separately)

  • Stainless-steel equipment stand (with optional casters)
  • 2" insulated base for mounting on refrigerated base
  • Battery spark ignition
  • Stainless-steel plate shelf (with or without cutting board)
  • Plated fish grids
  • Radiant conversion kit
Cleaning Tip: Do not cover the grates with a sheet pan while burners are on. Reflected heat can damage the unit and void the warranty.

Intended for commercial use only. Install under a properly sized, code-compliant vent hood.

Features & Specs

Manufacturer

Southbend (Middleby)

Certifications

NSF, cCSAus, CSA Star, CSA Flame

Height

16.13in

Width

48.0in

Depth

33.25in

Shipping Weight

425.0lbs

Width (side - side) OA

43 - 48"

Control Type

manual controls

Heating Source

lava rocks

Specifications

Charbroiler, gas, countertop, 48", lava rock briquettes, stainless steel burners, two-position, two sided cooking grid, removable crumb tray, stainless steel front, sides & 4" adjustable legs, 160,000 BTU, CSA Star, CSA Flame, cCSAus, NSF