Southbend (Middleby) HDG-18-316L Gas Griddles

Southbend HDG-18-316L 18″ Outdoor Gas Countertop Griddle

Perfect for food trucks, catering tents, stadium concessions and any open-air cookline, the Southbend HDG-18-316L delivers professional griddle performance in a compact, go-anywhere footprint. A single 30,000 BTU “U” burner, 1″ thick polished steel plate and Southbend’s exclusive “NO COLD” Zone technology team up to give you fast recovery, edge-to-edge heat and precision temperature control from 200°F to 550°F.

Key Features

• 18″ wide cooking surface with a 1″ thick polished rolled-steel plate for outstanding heat retention.
• 30,000 BTU “U”-shaped burner ensures uniform heat across the entire plate.
• Insta-on thermostatic control (200 – 550 °F) with imbedded load-sensing thermostat for pinpoint accuracy.
• Battery-powered electronic spark ignition—no electrical hook-up required.
• Pilot with flame failure safety device for added protection in outdoor environments.
• 316L stainless steel front, rear, sides and bottom panels; reinforced, insulated double-wall sides.
• 5″ high 316L stainless steel rear & side splash guards plus a protected flue opening keep surrounding areas clean.
• Large-capacity grease drawer slides out for quick, mess-free disposal.
• ¾″ rear gas connection with regulator included; field convertible for Natural or LP gas.
• Four 4″ adjustable stainless steel legs—set it securely on any countertop or outdoor prep table.

Specifications

Optional Accessories (sold separately)

• 316L stainless steel stand
• Plate shelf (with or without cutting board)
• All-terrain 10″ casters for mobile setups
• Grooved or chrome-plated griddle plates
• 2″ high insulator base for mounting on a refrigerated base

Need financing? Competitive equipment financing programs are available—ask your sales representative for details.