Choosing a commercial range for a working kitchen often comes down to a simple trade-off: maximize cooking capacity or minimize upfront spending. The two ranges in this head-to-head sit at opposite ends of that spectrum, and your choice depends on how much output you need and how much condition risk you're willing to accept.
Quick verdict: If you need a new, high-output range with room for several cooking tasks at once, the Cooking Performance 60" range is the one to build a menu around. If your budget is thin and you can work with a used unit on a local-pickup basis, the Imperial 36" range is the pragmatic buy.
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Performance 60" LP Range | USD 3,226.94 | New; 6 open burners; 24" griddle/broiler; 2 standard ovens | |
| Imperial 36" Restaurant Range | USD 399.00 | Used; 6 open burners; 1 standard oven; stainless steel front & sides |
Where each range wins
The Cooking Performance range wins when you need maximum output from a single station. The extra baking space and broader footprint let you run more items at once, and the expanded width supports a bigger cooking surface. The Imperial wins on price and footprint. It takes up less floor space, so it fits smaller prep areas, and its listed price is considerably lower. However, it's a pre-owned unit sold as-is, which means the condition risk is yours to manage.
Cooking Performance 60" LIQUID PROPANE 6 Burner Range 24" Griddle 2 Standard Oven
This new range supplies high-output top burners rated at 30,000 BTU each, plus a 24-inch manual steel griddle/broiler that lets you sear, grill, or cook flat. The dual ovens provide separate baking and roasting space, and the stainless steel front with aluminum sides is built for a commercial environment. A 3/4-inch gas connection, adjustable legs, and a 9 1/2-inch back shelf add practical touches. It is intended for business locations only and requires a liquid propane hookup. For a kitchen that needs high volume from one piece of equipment, the new condition and dual-oven setup justify the USD 3,226.94 listed price. The main limitation is the upfront cost, plus the need for dedicated LP infrastructure.
Imperial 36" Restaurant Range with 6 Open Gas Burners & Standard Oven Pre-Owned
This pre-owned Imperial range combines a standard oven and a set of open burners in a 36-inch format, with stainless steel front and sides. At USD 399.00, it's one of the more accessible ways to put a multi-burner line in a new restaurant, bar, or commercial kitchen. The unit is sold as-is and requires local pickup in West Virginia, so you'll want to inspect it physically and budget for any maintenance. It works but needs some love, which fits a buyer who can handle cleanup or minor repairs. The single oven and used condition mean it offers less flexibility than the new Cooking Performance range, but the price and footprint make it a reasonable starting point.
Final choice by use case
For a high-volume kitchen or a menu that needs parallel cooking, choose the Cooking Performance 60" range. It gives you a wide cooking surface and high-output burners to support breakfast, lunch, and dinner service from one station, and the new unit arrives ready for commercial duty. For a startup, bar, or low-volume operation with a tight budget, the Imperial 36" range is the practical pick. It covers basic range cooking in a used, as-is package at a much lower listed price, with local pickup. Match the range to your output and your tolerance for prep work.
