The Venancio R72CT-72G Gas Griddle
The Venancio R72CT-72G is a 72 inch wide Restaurant Series countertop gas griddle with a 1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate over six manually controlled burners. It is sized for a diner breakfast rush, a burger concept, or a hotel kitchen that flat-tops eggs, hash browns, bacon, and smash burgers side by side across six feet of plate. Total input is 129,000 BTU on either natural gas or propane, and because each burner has its own manual valve you can run the left third hot for searing while the right third idles as a warm zone for holding pancakes. The 1 inch plate takes longer to come up to temperature than a thinner plate, so plan on lighting it well before service, but it holds heat through a stack of frozen patties without the surface temperature crashing. Manual valves mean the cook sets the flame by eye and by feel rather than dialing a temperature, which suits a seasoned griddle cook but is a fit boundary if you need repeatable set points across shifts. It needs a 3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection, no electrical supply, and ships with an installation kit that includes the pressure regulating valve and a propane conversion kit.
1 Inch Polished Carbon Steel Plate Welded at Both Edges
The plate is 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick carbon steel with a polished cooking surface, and it is welded to the frame at both the top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath and the plate cannot lift at the corners as it cycles hot and cold. Thickness matters on a manual griddle: a thick plate stores heat so the surface does not drop when you lay down a full row of cold burgers, and it spreads the burner heat sideways so the stripes between burners fade out. The plate is 24 inches deep, which is enough room for a back row of buns toasting behind the meat. A chrome-plated cooking surface or a fully or partially grooved plate can be ordered as options.
Six Burners in Independent Burner Boxes
Six burners, one per 12 inch section, each sit in an independent burner box. That construction isolates the flame from its neighbors so a boilover or a clogged port on one burner does not affect the next section, and it lets a technician service one burner box without pulling the plate. Six manual control knobs on the front give you six heat zones. Pilot viewing and adjustment are done through the front panel, so a cook checks or trims a pilot while standing at the line. The knobs are chrome-plated injected aluminum, which take heat and knocks better than plastic.
Two 2.4 Gallon Stainless Steel Grease Trays
Grease and scrapings run to the front trough and down into stainless steel drip trays, each with 2.4 gallon (9 L) capacity. The 72 inch model gets two trays, one under each half of the plate, so a cook can empty one side without pulling a single heavy tray that spans the whole width. The anti-splash edge is 12 gauge stainless steel, and the sides carry double wall insulation so the griddle can sit beside a fryer or a refrigerated base on the same stand.
Fully Welded Structure and Gas Requirements
The body is a fully welded structure with a stainless steel front and sides and adjustable 4 inch chrome-plated steel legs. Overall the griddle is 72 inches wide, 34 inches deep, and 17 23/32 inches high. Gas enters at the rear through a 3/4 inch NPT fitting, and the included regulator sets 4 inch W.C. manifold pressure on natural gas or 10 inch W.C. on propane. The supply line and any flexible connector must be 3/4 inch or larger. Specify the gas type when ordering, and check altitude specifications above 2,000 feet. Options include a stainless steel stand with or without tray, a cabinet base with door or open front, and a condiment rail with cutting board.
About Venancio
Venancio is a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment with roots in South American foodservice and a long focus on heavy-duty gas appliances. The brand is best known for commercial ranges, griddles, and charbroilers designed around open-burner performance, high heat output, and stainless steel construction. Venancio equipment is commonly used in restaurants and operations that rely on live-fire cooking and continuous service. Products are engineered with accessible components to support maintenance and repairs, and the brand maintains a reputation for consistent build quality, practical design, and dependable parts support for commercial kitchens.
Features & Benefits
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Six-foot manual griddle for diner breakfast lines, burger concepts, and hotel kitchens that flat-top in volume
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1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that holds surface temperature under a full load of frozen product
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Plate welded to the frame at top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath
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Six burners in independent burner boxes with a total input of 129,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
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Six manual control valves for six independent heat zones across the plate
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Pilot viewing and adjustment through the front panel without lifting the plate
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Two stainless steel grease trays with 2.4 gallon capacity each, one under each half of the plate
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12 gauge stainless steel anti-splash edge
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Stainless steel front and sides with double wall insulated sides
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Fully welded structure with adjustable 4 inch chrome-plated steel legs
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Chrome-plated injected aluminum knobs
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3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection with pressure regulator for natural gas or propane
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Installation kit and propane conversion kit included
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Optional chrome-plated cooking surface, full or partially grooved plate, stainless steel stand, cabinet base, and condiment rail with cutting board
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Six-foot manual griddle for diner breakfast lines, burger concepts, and hotel kitchens that flat-top in volume
1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that holds surface temperature under a full load of frozen product
Plate welded to the frame at top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath
Six burners in independent burner boxes with a total input of 129,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
Six manual control valves for six independent heat zones across the plate
The Venancio R72CT-72G Gas Griddle
The Venancio R72CT-72G is a 72 inch wide Restaurant Series countertop gas griddle with a 1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate over six manually controlled burners. It is sized for a diner breakfast rush, a burger concept, or a hotel kitchen that flat-tops eggs, hash browns, bacon, and smash burgers side by side across six feet of plate. Total input is 129,000 BTU on either natural gas or propane, and because each burner has its own manual valve you can run the left third hot for searing while the right third idles as a warm zone for holding pancakes. The 1 inch plate takes longer to come up to temperature than a thinner plate, so plan on lighting it well before service, but it holds heat through a stack of frozen patties without the surface temperature crashing. Manual valves mean the cook sets the flame by eye and by feel rather than dialing a temperature, which suits a seasoned griddle cook but is a fit boundary if you need repeatable set points across shifts. It needs a 3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection, no electrical supply, and ships with an installation kit that includes the pressure regulating valve and a propane conversion kit.
1 Inch Polished Carbon Steel Plate Welded at Both Edges
The plate is 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick carbon steel with a polished cooking surface, and it is welded to the frame at both the top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath and the plate cannot lift at the corners as it cycles hot and cold. Thickness matters on a manual griddle: a thick plate stores heat so the surface does not drop when you lay down a full row of cold burgers, and it spreads the burner heat sideways so the stripes between burners fade out. The plate is 24 inches deep, which is enough room for a back row of buns toasting behind the meat. A chrome-plated cooking surface or a fully or partially grooved plate can be ordered as options.
Six Burners in Independent Burner Boxes
Six burners, one per 12 inch section, each sit in an independent burner box. That construction isolates the flame from its neighbors so a boilover or a clogged port on one burner does not affect the next section, and it lets a technician service one burner box without pulling the plate. Six manual control knobs on the front give you six heat zones. Pilot viewing and adjustment are done through the front panel, so a cook checks or trims a pilot while standing at the line. The knobs are chrome-plated injected aluminum, which take heat and knocks better than plastic.
Two 2.4 Gallon Stainless Steel Grease Trays
Grease and scrapings run to the front trough and down into stainless steel drip trays, each with 2.4 gallon (9 L) capacity. The 72 inch model gets two trays, one under each half of the plate, so a cook can empty one side without pulling a single heavy tray that spans the whole width. The anti-splash edge is 12 gauge stainless steel, and the sides carry double wall insulation so the griddle can sit beside a fryer or a refrigerated base on the same stand.
Fully Welded Structure and Gas Requirements
The body is a fully welded structure with a stainless steel front and sides and adjustable 4 inch chrome-plated steel legs. Overall the griddle is 72 inches wide, 34 inches deep, and 17 23/32 inches high. Gas enters at the rear through a 3/4 inch NPT fitting, and the included regulator sets 4 inch W.C. manifold pressure on natural gas or 10 inch W.C. on propane. The supply line and any flexible connector must be 3/4 inch or larger. Specify the gas type when ordering, and check altitude specifications above 2,000 feet. Options include a stainless steel stand with or without tray, a cabinet base with door or open front, and a condiment rail with cutting board.
About Venancio
Venancio is a manufacturer of commercial cooking equipment with roots in South American foodservice and a long focus on heavy-duty gas appliances. The brand is best known for commercial ranges, griddles, and charbroilers designed around open-burner performance, high heat output, and stainless steel construction. Venancio equipment is commonly used in restaurants and operations that rely on live-fire cooking and continuous service. Products are engineered with accessible components to support maintenance and repairs, and the brand maintains a reputation for consistent build quality, practical design, and dependable parts support for commercial kitchens.
Features & Benefits
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Six-foot manual griddle for diner breakfast lines, burger concepts, and hotel kitchens that flat-top in volume
-
1 inch thick polished carbon steel plate that holds surface temperature under a full load of frozen product
-
Plate welded to the frame at top and bottom edges so grease cannot creep underneath
-
Six burners in independent burner boxes with a total input of 129,000 BTU on natural gas or propane
-
Six manual control valves for six independent heat zones across the plate
-
Pilot viewing and adjustment through the front panel without lifting the plate
-
Two stainless steel grease trays with 2.4 gallon capacity each, one under each half of the plate
-
12 gauge stainless steel anti-splash edge
-
Stainless steel front and sides with double wall insulated sides
-
Fully welded structure with adjustable 4 inch chrome-plated steel legs
-
Chrome-plated injected aluminum knobs
-
3/4 inch NPT rear gas connection with pressure regulator for natural gas or propane
-
Installation kit and propane conversion kit included
-
Optional chrome-plated cooking surface, full or partially grooved plate, stainless steel stand, cabinet base, and condiment rail with cutting board
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Specifications
| Series | Restaurant Series |
| Configuration | Countertop manual griddle |
| Plate Material | Polished carbon steel |
| Plate Thickness | 1 in. |
| Plate Depth | 24 in. |
| Number of Burners | 6 |
| Burner Type | Independent burner box |
| Total Input, Natural Gas | 129,000 BTU/h |
| Total Input, Propane | 129,000 BTU/h |
| Controls | 6 manual valves |
| Pilot Access | Viewing and adjustment through front panel |
| Grease Trays | 2 stainless steel, 2.4 gal each |
| Manifold Pressure, Natural Gas | 4 in. W.C. |
| Manifold Pressure, Propane | 10 in. W.C. |
| Gas Connection | 3/4 in. NPT rear |
| Electrical | None required |
| Frame | Fully welded structure |
| Anti-Splash Edge | 12 gauge stainless steel |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless steel front and sides |
| Side Insulation | Double wall |
| Knobs | Chrome-plated injected aluminum |
| Legs | 4 in. adjustable chrome-plated steel |
| Width | 72 in. |
| Depth | 34 in. |
| Height | 17 23/32 in. |
| Net Weight | 772 lb |
| Shipping Crate Dimensions | 76 1/16 x 37 13/32 x 22 27/32 in. |
| Gross Weight | 814 lb |
| Included Accessories | Installation kit with regulator, LP conversion kit |
Manufacturer's Warranty
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2 Year
Labor
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2 Year
Parts
Six-foot manual griddle for diner breakfast lines, burger concepts, and hotel kitchens that flat-top in volume