Quick Verdict
If your kitchen runs on LP propane and you want a brand-new range in a compact footprint, the 24-inch Restaurant Range with its space-saver oven and casters is hard to beat. If you already have a natural gas line and need more burners for a busy lineup, the used Garland 34-inch range offers six working burners and a working oven at a listed price $231 lower than the new 24-inch model.
The difference in fuel type alone will likely decide this matchup for most buyers. The new range is designed for LP gas only, while the Garland is set up for natural gas. Your existing hookup points you toward one or the other.
| Product | Listed Price | Condition | Fuel | Burners | Width | Oven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24" LP Gas Restaurant Range | $1,729.00 | New | LP Propane | 4 | 24" | Space Saver Oven |
| Garland 6-Burner Natural Gas Range | $1,498.00 | Used | Natural Gas | 6 | 34" | Standard Oven |
Where the 24" LP Gas Restaurant Range Wins
It's new, all stainless steel, and built on a compact frame that fits tight prep areas or food trucks. The four burners deliver 32,000 BTU each and the oven burner puts out 24,000 BTU, with a total output of 128,000 BTU. It comes with four casters, cast iron top grates, a drip tray under the burners, and a standing pilot for the open top burners. If you need a propane-ready unit with a clean condition and warranty, this range is the straightforward choice.
Where the Garland 6-Burner Natural Gas Range Wins
You get six burners instead of four and a wider cooking surface that lets you run multiple pots at once. The oven works, the fan is described as powerful, and all knobs adjust properly. The listed price is lower, too. Since it's used commercial equipment, it has seen real kitchen use, but it's fully functional. If you can work with manual lighting, you get a bigger cooking capacity for less money.
24" LP Gas Restaurant Range with Space Saver Oven
This brand-new LP propane range is a strong fit for a kitchen that's already plumbed for propane and short on floor space. The compact footprint leaves more room for prep counters, and the casters make it easy to reposition. You get four 32,000 BTU top burners, a 24,000 BTU oven, and a total of 128,000 BTU, which is plenty of output for a small space. It also includes cast iron grates, a drip tray, two chrome oven racks, and an enamel interior for easy cleaning. The manual valve and standing pilot mean you light the burners directly, and the unit comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty. On the downside, it's the higher-priced option between the two at $1,729.00, and it's limited to four burners, so high-volume cooking stations may feel crowded.
Garland 6-Burner 34" Commercial Natural Gas Range
If you have a natural gas hookup and need six burners, this Garland range delivers more cooking surface than the smaller model for $1,498.00. It's used, and the description is honest about that: the back side has grease buildup from its previous commercial kitchen life, and the manual and wiring diagram are missing. But the important parts work. All six burners fire up when lit with a lighter, the oven heats, the oven pilot stays lit once you manually light it, and the fan is described as powerful and functioning. All knobs and flame adjustments work, and the unit runs on a standard 120V outlet. The limitation is the manual lighting requirement, so you'll need a lighter on hand for every service. It's also larger and heavier, so make sure your space and gas line are ready.
Final Choice by Use Case
- For a food truck, food trailer, or small commercial kitchen on LP propane: choose the 24" LP Gas Restaurant Range. It's new, compact, and ready to roll on its casters.
- For a restaurant or caterer with a natural gas line and heavy daily volume: choose the Garland 6-burner range. You get more burners, a wider cooking surface, and a lower listed price, with the understanding that you'll be lighting burners manually and receiving a used unit as-is.
