The Southbend 171 Free-Standing Infrared Natural Gas Single Broiler with Warming Oven is a heavy-duty commercial broiler designed for restaurants, steakhouses, hotels, catering operations, and professional foodservice kitchens. Featuring a powerful 104,000 BTU infrared burner, this commercial natural gas broiler delivers intense and consistent heat for fast searing, browning, grilling, and broiling. With approximately 90-second preheating and high-output infrared cooking, the Southbend 171 is built for fast-paced commercial kitchen environments.
Constructed for demanding foodservice operations, the Southbend 171 features stainless steel front, sides, and back panels, fully insulated lining and burner boxes, a filtered-air blower system, washable metal mesh air filter, and a rugged five-position grid height adjustment. The roll-out broiling area provides approximately 24½" W × 27½" D, while the removable round-pattern grids are designed to create professional branding and searing. The integrated 25" W × 25" D warming oven above the broiler provides convenient holding space for prepared food and is heated by broiler flue gases.
The Southbend 171 operates on natural gas and delivers 104,000 BTU/hr of total cooking power. With a free-standing design, enclosed base, adjustable stainless steel legs, CSA and NSF certification, and USA manufacturing, this commercial infrared broiler is an excellent choice for restaurants and foodservice operations requiring powerful broiling performance with convenient built-in warming capacity. Shop the Southbend 171 and other professional restaurant equipment at FED Canada, in store or online.