Southbend 448AC-4T 48" Ultimate Restaurant Range | 112,000 BTU | NSF Certified Commercial Grade

Overview

The Southbend 448AC-4T is a purpose-built 48" gas restaurant range engineered for small to mid-size commercial kitchens launching new concepts. Combining a thermostatic griddle top, one convection oven with battery spark ignition, and a cabinet base, this unit delivers the versatile cooking capacity you need during a restaurant opening and beyond. With 112,000 BTU total input, stainless steel front and sides, a 22-1/2" flue riser with shelf, and 6" adjustable legs, the 448AC-4T is NSF certified and designed to perform in high-volume foodservice environments.

Key Features

• 48" heavy-duty range — Wide cooking surface to handle simultaneous tasks during rush service, reducing cook time and labor.
• Thermostatic griddle (.500" / 1/2" plate) — Even heat distribution for consistent searing, ideal for burgers, breakfast, and high-turn items.
• Convection oven with battery spark ignition — Reliable baking and roasting with quick recovery to keep ticket times low.
• 112,000 BTU total input — High output for sustained production during peak service.
• Stainless steel front & sides — Durable, easy-to-clean surfaces that meet foodservice sanitation standards.
• 22-1/2" flue riser with hi-shelf — Increases usable workspace and makes passthrough plating efficient.
• cCSAus, CSA Star, CSA Flame & NSF certified — Built to safety and sanitation standards, simplifying health inspections for new restaurants.
• 6" adjustable legs & cabinet base — Flexible installation height and under-counter storage for pans or prep tools.

Built for Commercial Success

This Southbend range is engineered for the realities of a busy kitchen. The heavy-gauge griddle plate and robust oven components minimize downtime and maintenance costs, while industry certifications signal lasting reliability. For new restaurant owners, the 448AC-4T represents a sensible capital investment: dependable performance, proven parts availability, and straightforward serviceability that protect your margin and help you open on schedule.

Specifications at a Glance

Model: Southbend 448AC-4T
Width: 48" (overall)
Top: (1) griddle with thermostat, .500" (1/2") plate thickness
Base: (1) convection oven (battery spark ignition), (1) cabinet base with (3) racks included
BTU: 112,000 BTU total input
Exterior: Stainless steel front, sides, and shelf
Options Included: 22-1/2" flue riser with shelf, 6" adjustable legs
Certifications: NSF, cCSAus, CSA Star, CSA Flame

Why Restaurant Owners Choose This

You need equipment that shortens the path from permit to profit. The 448AC-4T gives you the versatility of a griddle and oven in one robust footprint, so your line can execute a focused menu without juggling multiple pieces of equipment. Concept Services not only sources this NSF certified range but also inspects each unit, coordinates installation with utilities and hood providers, and supports you through commissioning and first service. That end-to-end approach reduces delays, ensures compliance during restaurant openings, and gets you generating revenue faster.

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