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Southbend (Middleby)  |  SKU: HDG-72-M

Southbend (Middleby) HDG-72-M Gas Griddles

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Description

Southbend HDG-72-M Heavy-Duty 72" Manual Gas Countertop Griddle

120,000 BTU • 1" Polished Steel Plate • CSA & NSF Certified

Built for round-the-clock breakfast rushes, high-volume diners, and demanding commercial kitchens, the Southbend HDG-72-M delivers a full six feet of evenly heated cooking real estate. Six powerful 20,000 BTU “U”-shaped burners team up with Southbend’s exclusive NO COLD Zone technology to keep pancakes, burgers, and fajitas sizzling from corner to corner.

Why You'll Love It

  • Massive 72" × 24" plate—handle multiple orders at once without overcrowding.
  • 1" thick polished rolled-steel plate retains heat for lightning-fast recovery.
  • Six independent manual snap-action controls for flexible multi-zone cooking.
  • Battery-powered electronic spark ignition—no electrical hookup required.
  • Stainless steel front, sides, vent & 4" adjustable legs stand up to daily abuse.
  • 5" rear & 4" side splash guards contain grease splatter.
  • Extra-large front grease drawer simplifies cleanup shifts.
  • 3/4" rear gas connection with pressure regulator included.

Key Specifications

Model HDG-72-M
Cooking Surface (W × D) 72" × 24" (1829 mm × 610 mm)
Total BTU Input 120,000 BTU/hr (Natural or Propane)
Burners / Controls 6 burners • 6 manual valves
Plate Thickness 1" (25 mm) polished steel
Ignition Battery electronic spark
Gas Inlet 3/4" NPT (rear)
Required Supply Pressure 7" W.C. Natural • 11" W.C. Propane
Certifications CSA • NSF
Warranty 1 year parts & labor

Popular Add-Ons (Sold Separately)

  • Stainless steel equipment stand (with or without cutting board shelf)
  • Factory-installed grooved or chrome-plated griddle plates
  • Casters for mobile applications
  • 2" insulated base for mounting on refrigerated units
For Commercial Use Only: Install under a properly sized vent hood and maintain minimum clearances of 12" on the sides and 8" at the rear from combustible surfaces. Follow all local gas and fire codes.

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Features & Specs

Manufacturer

Southbend (Middleby)

Certifications

NSF, CSA

Height

16.13in

Width

72.0in

Depth

33.75in

Shipping Weight

840.0lbs

Exterior Finish

stainless steel front & sides

Cooking Surface Width (side - side)

67" - 72"

Cooking Surface Depth (front - back)

24" - 29"

Griddle Plate Finish

smooth steel

Plate Thickness

1"

Controls

manual controls

Specifications

Griddle, countertop, gas, 72" W x 24" D cooking surface, 1" thick polished steel plate, manual controls, battery spark ignition, stainless steel front, sides & 4" adjustable legs, 120,000 BTU, CSA, NSF