Vollrath CBGMD-48 48 Inch Medium-Duty Gas Charbroiler Countertop 4 Burner 160000 BTU

Vollrath  |  MFG #: CBGMD-48  |  Item #: 1044458
$2,190.75 $4,381.50

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  • 160,000 BTU provides high-capacity output
  • Manual controls enable precise flame adjustments
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The Vollrath CBGMD-48 Medium-Duty Charbroiler Gas Countertop is a commercial-grade cooking appliance designed for precise, efficient food preparation in professional kitchens. Measuring 48"W x 29-1/4"D x 15-1/4"H, this countertop charbroiler features a robust stainless steel construction with manual metal control knobs, supporting balanced flame adjustments for consistent heat. Equipped with four burners positioned every 6" and a radiant or lava rock setup (lava rock kit sold separately), it provides targeted heat distribution suitable for medium-volume operations. The reversible grill plates and integrated backsplash with tapered side splashes enhance workflow and cleaning, making it ideal for restaurant, catering, and institutional foodservice environments requiring high durability and performance. With 160,000 BTU output and adjustable flame control, this model ensures reliable, professional-grade grilling capacity in compact kitchen spaces.

This medium-duty gas charbroiler is tailored for commercial kitchens that demand durable, reliable performance. Features include four evenly spaced burners that support precise temperature control, stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, and reversible grill plates for versatile cooking styles. Easy-to-maintain metal knobs and removable drip trays streamline cleaning and service operations, while the lava rock setup enhances heat retention for consistent results. Designed for countertop installation, it integrates seamlessly into moderate workload environments, supporting efficient food production with a robust 160,000 BTU capacity tailored for mid-volume settings.

Designed for moderate-volume commercial foodservice settings requiring reliable, high-capacity grilling.

The Vollrath CBGMD-48 operates on natural gas with a total BTU output of 160,000, supporting precise flame adjustments through manual metal control knobs. It measures 48" wide, 29-1/4" deep, and stands 15-1/4" high, with a weight of approximately 269 lbs, providing a stable, durable platform for daily use. The stainless steel construction ensures sanitation and corrosion resistance, suitable for food safety standards. This model includes four burners spaced every 6", with a cooking surface width of 47.7" and a depth of 29.25". It features a radiant or lava rock heating setup (lava kit sold separately), with a maximum operating temperature compatible with commercial foodservice demands. The unit’s cETLus and ETL-sanitization approvals confirm its compliance with industry standards, offering a reliable performance profile for restaurant kitchens, caterers, and institutional cafeterias. The footprint supports countertop installation with necessary clearance for airflow and maintenance accessed via removable drip trays and reversible grill plates.

A commercial gas countertop charbroiler is a professional-grade cooking appliance designed for grilling and searing meats, vegetables, and more in high-use foodservice environments. It features durable stainless steel construction, multiple burners, and heat control mechanisms to deliver consistent, high-temperature cooking. Installed on counters or workstations, it supports efficient workflow in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering operations, with specifications such as 160,000 BTU heat output, reversible grill plates, and quick-clean features. The Vollrath CBGMD-48 model exemplifies this category with its precise flame adjustment, compact footprint, and suitability for medium-volume food production.

Commercial gas charbroilers like the Vollrath CBGMD-48 are built with robust stainless steel, offering consistent heat distribution and durability. Designed for countertop use, they support reliable grilling in moderate workload environments, suitable for restaurants and institutional kitchens. Their high-capacity burners and versatile features make them ideal for medium-volume production, ensuring efficient workflow without sacrificing precision or sanitation.

Vollrath CBGMD-48 stands out with its high-capacity 160,000 BTU gas burners, stainless steel design, and reversible grilling plates, offering superior durability and performance. Its compact countertop footprint facilitates efficient kitchen design, while manual flame controls provide precise heat management. Featuring industry-standard sanitation approvals, it delivers reliable, restaurant-quality grilling in medium-volume settings, making it a practical choice for professional kitchens seeking durability, performance, and straightforward maintenance.

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The Vollrath CBGMD-48 Medium-Duty Charbroiler Gas Countertop is a commercial-grade cooking appliance designed for precise, efficient food preparation in professional kitchens. Measuring 48"W x 29-1/4"D x 15-1/4"H, this countertop charbroiler features a robust stainless steel construction with manual metal control knobs, supporting balanced flame adjustments for consistent heat. Equipped with four burners positioned every 6" and a radiant or lava rock setup (lava rock kit sold separately), it provides targeted heat distribution suitable for medium-volume operations. The reversible grill plates and integrated backsplash with tapered side splashes enhance workflow and cleaning, making it ideal for restaurant, catering, and institutional foodservice environments requiring high durability and performance. With 160,000 BTU output and adjustable flame control, this model ensures reliable, professional-grade grilling capacity in compact kitchen spaces.

Top Vollrath CBGMD-48 Features

This medium-duty gas charbroiler is tailored for commercial kitchens that demand durable, reliable performance. Features include four evenly spaced burners that support precise temperature control, stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance, and reversible grill plates for versatile cooking styles. Easy-to-maintain metal knobs and removable drip trays streamline cleaning and service operations, while the lava rock setup enhances heat retention for consistent results. Designed for countertop installation, it integrates seamlessly into moderate workload environments, supporting efficient food production with a robust 160,000 BTU capacity tailored for mid-volume settings.

  • Functionality: Four burners with precise manual flame control support even heat distribution
  • Durability: Stainless steel construction ensures long-lasting resistance to corrosion and wear
  • Ease of maintenance: Reversible grill plates and included drip trays simplify cleaning routines
  • Foodservice fit: Compact 48" width with tapered side splashes ideal for countertop kitchen setups
  • Workflow benefit: Manual controls and lava rock setup optimize heat retention and grilling efficiency

Designed for moderate-volume commercial foodservice settings requiring reliable, high-capacity grilling.

Vollrath CBGMD-48 Technical Specs

The Vollrath CBGMD-48 operates on natural gas with a total BTU output of 160,000, supporting precise flame adjustments through manual metal control knobs. It measures 48" wide, 29-1/4" deep, and stands 15-1/4" high, with a weight of approximately 269 lbs, providing a stable, durable platform for daily use. The stainless steel construction ensures sanitation and corrosion resistance, suitable for food safety standards. This model includes four burners spaced every 6", with a cooking surface width of 47.7" and a depth of 29.25". It features a radiant or lava rock heating setup (lava kit sold separately), with a maximum operating temperature compatible with commercial foodservice demands. The unit’s cETLus and ETL-sanitization approvals confirm its compliance with industry standards, offering a reliable performance profile for restaurant kitchens, caterers, and institutional cafeterias. The footprint supports countertop installation with necessary clearance for airflow and maintenance accessed via removable drip trays and reversible grill plates.

  • Electrical requirements: Gas operation, no electrical hookup necessary
  • Cooling method: Air-cooled
  • Construction & finish: Stainless steel exterior with durable, corrosion-resistant surface
  • Dimensions: 48"W x 29-1/4"D x 15-1/4"H
  • Weight: Approximately 269 lbs packaged
  • Control type: Manual metal control knobs with adjustable flame settings
  • Heating source: Radiant or lava rock setup supports even heat distribution
  • Usage scenario: countertop installation for consistent grilling in moderate-volume kitchens
  • Cleaning & maintenance: Reversible grill plates, removable drip trays, requiring standard stainless steel cleaning routines
  • Compliance standards: cETLus, ETL-sanitization approved for food safety and sanitation

What is a commercial charbroiler gas countertop?

A commercial gas countertop charbroiler is a professional-grade cooking appliance designed for grilling and searing meats, vegetables, and more in high-use foodservice environments. It features durable stainless steel construction, multiple burners, and heat control mechanisms to deliver consistent, high-temperature cooking. Installed on counters or workstations, it supports efficient workflow in restaurants, cafeterias, and catering operations, with specifications such as 160,000 BTU heat output, reversible grill plates, and quick-clean features. The Vollrath CBGMD-48 model exemplifies this category with its precise flame adjustment, compact footprint, and suitability for medium-volume food production.

Top commercial gas charbroilers for moderate-volume foodservice operations

Commercial gas charbroilers like the Vollrath CBGMD-48 are built with robust stainless steel, offering consistent heat distribution and durability. Designed for countertop use, they support reliable grilling in moderate workload environments, suitable for restaurants and institutional kitchens. Their high-capacity burners and versatile features make them ideal for medium-volume production, ensuring efficient workflow without sacrificing precision or sanitation.

  • Operation type — countertop grilling for moderate-volume kitchens
  • Kitchen type — compact, restaurant-ready appliances
  • Foodservice category — ideal for casual dining and catering
  • Workload qualifier — supports moderate throughput
  • Use case — consistent grilling and searing in busy culinary environments

Why Choose Vollrath CBGMD-48

Vollrath CBGMD-48 stands out with its high-capacity 160,000 BTU gas burners, stainless steel design, and reversible grilling plates, offering superior durability and performance. Its compact countertop footprint facilitates efficient kitchen design, while manual flame controls provide precise heat management. Featuring industry-standard sanitation approvals, it delivers reliable, restaurant-quality grilling in medium-volume settings, making it a practical choice for professional kitchens seeking durability, performance, and straightforward maintenance.

  • Self-contained gas unit with easy installation
  • Robust stainless steel construction enhances longevity
  • Reversible grill plates improve operational versatility
  • Manual flame control allows precise heat adjustments
  • Compact footprint suited for countertop installation

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The item meets or exceeds the sanitation standards set by Edison Testing Laboratories (ETL).

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ETL US & Canada Listed

The item meets or exceeds ETL safety standards as well as those set by Canada and the U.S.

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This item has been evaluated by Edison Testing Laboratories (ETL) and has been found to meet or exceed electrical and gas safety standards.

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Vollrath CBGMD-48 48 Inch Medium-Duty Gas Charbroiler Countertop 4 Burner 160000 BTU

$2,190.75 $4,381.50

Vollrath, CBGMD-48, Medium-Duty Charbroiler, gas, countertop, 48"W x 29-1/4"D x 15-1/4"H, radiant or lava rock setup (lava kit sold separately), manual metal control knobs, (4) burners placed every 6", reversible grill plates, 3"H backsplash & tapered side splashes, includes (2) drip trays, stainless construction, adjustable flame setting, 4" legs, 160,000 BTU, cETLus, ETLsanitation (ships natural gas includes LP conversion kit)