Southbend HDO-36 Heavy-Duty Countertop Gas Hotplate
36" Wide • 6 Open Burners • 198,000 BTU (Natural Gas)Boost your cookline’s throughput without sacrificing floor space. The Southbend HDO-36 delivers the rugged construction, precise flame control, and high BTU performance professional kitchens demand—all in a portable countertop format that drops into any existing hood system.
Why You’ll Love It
- Six 33,000 BTU cast-iron, non-clog open burners for fast heat-up and rapid recovery.
- True Hi/Low manual controls on every burner—ideal for everything from rolling boils to delicate sauces.
- 12" flush, removable cast-iron top grates accommodate stock pots, sauté pans, and even oversized cookware.
- Full-width, stainless steel crumb tray pulls out for quick, tool-free cleaning.
- Durable stainless steel front & sides with aluminized rear/bottom panels built for years of commercial abuse.
- 4" adjustable stainless legs for leveling and simple cleanup under the unit.
- CSA & NSF certified for gas safety and sanitation compliance.
Specifications
| Model | HDO-36 (Natural or LP Gas) |
|---|---|
| Total BTU Output | 198,000 BTU/hr (Natural) 144,000 BTU/hr (LP) |
| Burners | 6 × 33,000 BTU open burners (24,000 BTU on LP) |
| Cooking Surface | 36" W × 24" D (approx.) with 12" square grates |
| Overall Dimensions | 36.75" W × 31" D × 15" H (to cook surface) |
| Gas Connection | 3/4" rear NPT (pressure regulator included) |
| Construction | Stainless front & sides, aluminized rear/bottom; removable cast-iron grates & crumb tray |
| Shipping | Crated weight: 253 lb • Crate dims: 55" W × 39" D |
| Certifications | CSA, NSF |
| Warranty | 1-year parts & labor (commercial use) |
Popular Add-Ons (Sold Separately)
- Stainless steel equipment stand (with or without casters).
- High-performance wok ring for Asian menus.
- 2" insulated base for mounting on a refrigerated base.
- Battery spark ignition kit.
This equipment is intended for commercial use only. Using cookware larger than 12" in diameter on the front burners can trap heat and may void warranty coverage.
Important: Install under a properly sized, code-compliant ventilation hood.
Minimum supply pressure: 7" W.C. (natural) or 11" W.C. (LP).
Unit ships with a regulator and requires a 3/4" rigid or flexible gas connection secured by a restraint device.
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Southbend HDO-36 gas countertop hotplate—36" with six 33,000 BTU open burners, stainless steel, cast iron grates, removable crumb tray, NSF/CSA certified.
Manufacturer
Southbend (Middleby)
Certifications
NSF, CSA
Height
11.0in
Width
36.0in
Depth
33.75in
Shipping Weight
253.0lbs
Width (side - side)
36 - 47"
Top and Front Finish
stainless steel front & sides
Legs
with legs
Burner Qty
6 burners
Specifications
Hotplate, gas, countertop, 36", (6) 33,000 BTU open burners, manual controls, removable cast iron grates & crumb tray, stainless steel front, sides & 4" adjustable legs, 198,000 BTU, CSA, NSF
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