Southbend 20048SB 48 Inch Refrigerator Base Self-contained Stainless Steel with 2 Drawers

Southbend  |  MFG #: 20048SB  |  Item #: 113025
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  • Reinforced stainless steel exterior ensures impact resistance
  • 48" width supports medium-volume storage needs
  • Self-contained refrigeration simplifies installation process
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The Southbend 20048SB Refrigerator Base Self-contained Low Height is a commercial-grade refrigerated equipment stand designed to provide accessible storage within compact kitchen layouts. Measuring 48 inches in width and with a height of only 26 inches, it caters to foodservice operations requiring low-profile refrigeration solutions. Constructed with a full stainless steel exterior and top finish, it ensures durability, sanitation, and ease of maintenance for busy restaurant and hospitality environments. Equipped with side-mounted refrigeration, this unit features two 26-inch self-closing drawers, full width pull handles, and a 1/4 HP compressor, making it suitable for high-demand food prep areas. The self-contained cooling system simplifies installation, while its technical specs optimize cold storage efficiency for medium-volume commercial kitchens.

The Southbend 20048SB refrigerated base provides precise temperature control and durable stainless steel construction, ideal for foodservice operations requiring reliable low-height refrigeration. Its self-contained cooling system and 48-inch width support efficient workflow integration in compact kitchens, while the full-width pull handles and self-closing drawers enhance usability. Designed for medium workload environments, it offers straightforward maintenance and robust performance for restaurant or institutional food prep settings.

Designed to optimize storage and convenience in professional kitchens requiring compact refrigerated bases.

The Southbend 20048SB refrigerated base operates on 120V, 60Hz power at 8 amps, with a 1/4 HP compressor ensuring efficient cooling. Its self-contained refrigeration system is air-cooled, mounted side-wise for straightforward installation. The unit weighs approximately 410 lbs and features a stainless steel exterior with a corrosion-resistant top finish. Its dimensions include a width of 48 inches, a depth of 32.5 inches, and a height of 26 inches, making it suitable for integrated placement under counters or in compact prep stations. The unit’s operating temperature range is optimized for food preservation, and it maintains compliance standards suitable for commercial use. The stainless steel construction facilitates cleaning, while the modular design supports routine disassembly for maintenance. Key considerations include sufficient clearance for airflow around the unit and alignment with existing electrical outlets compatible with 120V power supplies. The unit’s NSF and UL listings attest to its reliability in demanding foodservice settings.

A commercial equipment stand refrigerated base is a specialized foodservice appliance designed to provide refrigerated storage with easy access at working height. It is typically installed in professional kitchens, often beneath prep counters or within compact spaces, to maximize storage efficiency. The Southbend 20048SB model is a 48-inch wide, self-contained refrigerated base with a low height of 26 inches, making it suitable for under-counter placement and workflow enhancement in high-traffic food prep areas. Equipped with durable stainless steel construction and side-mounted refrigeration, it serves medium-volume foodservice establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, and institutional kitchens, supporting efficient cold storage and quick access for culinary staff.

Designed for medium-volume kitchens, these durable refrigerated bases like the Southbend 20048SB deliver reliable performance and seamless integration into compact food prep workflows. Built with high-quality materials and optimized for operation in commercial environments, they suit installation in restaurants, catering, and institutional settings requiring efficient space utilization and consistent product preservation.

Compared to similar refrigerated bases, Southbend 20048SB offers robust stainless steel construction, a low-height profile for space efficiency, and a self-contained cooling system that simplifies installation. Its durable design and precise temperature control make it ideal for high-demand professional kitchens aiming for reliable refrigeration with minimal maintenance. Its streamlined form factor and features enhance operational flow and sanitation, providing a restaurant-ready solution that supports daily foodservice needs.

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The Southbend 20048SB Refrigerator Base Self-contained Low Height is a commercial-grade refrigerated equipment stand designed to provide accessible storage within compact kitchen layouts. Measuring 48 inches in width and with a height of only 26 inches, it caters to foodservice operations requiring low-profile refrigeration solutions. Constructed with a full stainless steel exterior and top finish, it ensures durability, sanitation, and ease of maintenance for busy restaurant and hospitality environments. Equipped with side-mounted refrigeration, this unit features two 26-inch self-closing drawers, full width pull handles, and a 1/4 HP compressor, making it suitable for high-demand food prep areas. The self-contained cooling system simplifies installation, while its technical specs optimize cold storage efficiency for medium-volume commercial kitchens.

Southbend 20048SB Features

The Southbend 20048SB refrigerated base provides precise temperature control and durable stainless steel construction, ideal for foodservice operations requiring reliable low-height refrigeration. Its self-contained cooling system and 48-inch width support efficient workflow integration in compact kitchens, while the full-width pull handles and self-closing drawers enhance usability. Designed for medium workload environments, it offers straightforward maintenance and robust performance for restaurant or institutional food prep settings.

  • Functionality: Self-contained refrigeration for direct setup
  • Durability: All stainless steel exterior resists impact and corrosion
  • Ease-of-Use: Full-width pull handles facilitate rapid access
  • Workflow Fit: Low height streamlines under-counter placement and prep flow
  • Technical Specs: 48" width with 2 drawers, 1/4 HP compressor

Designed to optimize storage and convenience in professional kitchens requiring compact refrigerated bases.

Southbend 20048SB Technical Specs

The Southbend 20048SB refrigerated base operates on 120V, 60Hz power at 8 amps, with a 1/4 HP compressor ensuring efficient cooling. Its self-contained refrigeration system is air-cooled, mounted side-wise for straightforward installation. The unit weighs approximately 410 lbs and features a stainless steel exterior with a corrosion-resistant top finish. Its dimensions include a width of 48 inches, a depth of 32.5 inches, and a height of 26 inches, making it suitable for integrated placement under counters or in compact prep stations. The unit’s operating temperature range is optimized for food preservation, and it maintains compliance standards suitable for commercial use. The stainless steel construction facilitates cleaning, while the modular design supports routine disassembly for maintenance. Key considerations include sufficient clearance for airflow around the unit and alignment with existing electrical outlets compatible with 120V power supplies. The unit’s NSF and UL listings attest to its reliability in demanding foodservice settings.

  • Electrical Compatibility: 120V, 60Hz, 8 amps, 1/4 HP compressor
  • Cooling Method: Air-cooled, side-mounted refrigeration system
  • Refrigeration Type: Self-contained built-in units
  • Dimensions: 48" W x 32.5" D x 26" H for integrated installation
  • Construction: All stainless steel exterior with stainless steel top finish
  • Weight: Approximate 410 lbs for structural stability
  • Temperature Range: Maintains safe storage temperatures for perishable foods
  • Cleaning & Maintenance: Fully disassemblable panels for routine sanitation
  • Installation Requirements: Adequate clearance for air circulation, standard electrical outlet

What is a commercial equipment stand refrigerated base?

A commercial equipment stand refrigerated base is a specialized foodservice appliance designed to provide refrigerated storage with easy access at working height. It is typically installed in professional kitchens, often beneath prep counters or within compact spaces, to maximize storage efficiency. The Southbend 20048SB model is a 48-inch wide, self-contained refrigerated base with a low height of 26 inches, making it suitable for under-counter placement and workflow enhancement in high-traffic food prep areas. Equipped with durable stainless steel construction and side-mounted refrigeration, it serves medium-volume foodservice establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, and institutional kitchens, supporting efficient cold storage and quick access for culinary staff.

Top Refrigerated Equipment Bases for Compact Foodservice Operations

Designed for medium-volume kitchens, these durable refrigerated bases like the Southbend 20048SB deliver reliable performance and seamless integration into compact food prep workflows. Built with high-quality materials and optimized for operation in commercial environments, they suit installation in restaurants, catering, and institutional settings requiring efficient space utilization and consistent product preservation.

  • Operation for under-counter prep stations in restaurant kitchens
  • Suitable for compact commercial spaces with limited footprint
  • Ideal for foodservice categories requiring quick access and storage
  • Moderate workload capacity supports continuous culinary operations
  • Designed for consistent cold storage in busy kitchen environments

Why Choose Southbend 20048SB?

Compared to similar refrigerated bases, Southbend 20048SB offers robust stainless steel construction, a low-height profile for space efficiency, and a self-contained cooling system that simplifies installation. Its durable design and precise temperature control make it ideal for high-demand professional kitchens aiming for reliable refrigeration with minimal maintenance. Its streamlined form factor and features enhance operational flow and sanitation, providing a restaurant-ready solution that supports daily foodservice needs.

  • Compact footprint with 48-inch width and 26-inch height
  • Self-contained refrigeration for simplified setup
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel exterior for durability and sanitation
  • Includes full width pull handles for ergonomic access
  • Optimized for medium-volume food prep with efficient workflow integration

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The item meets the standards imposed by NSF International. These standards relate to health, public safety and the environment.

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Southbend 20048SB Refrigerator Base Self-contained Low Height
Southbend (Middleby)

Southbend 20048SB 48 Inch Refrigerator Base Self-contained Stainless Steel with 2 Drawers

$13,658.85 $30,353.00

Southbend (Middleby), 20048SB, Refrigerator Base, self-contained, low height, 48", (2) 26" self-closing drawers, full width pull handles, stainless steel exterior & 6" legs, 120v/60/1-ph, 8 amps, 1/4 HP, order with Platinum Series modular cook tops, UL, NSF