Vollrath CBGHD-48 Heavy-Duty 48" Gas Charbroiler
Countertop workhorse • 160,000 BTU • Reversible cast-iron grates
Built for demanding kitchens, the Vollrath CBGHD-48 delivers the searing performance, durability,
and easy clean-up you need to keep tickets moving. Eight high-output burners blanket a generous
47 × 24 inch cooking surface, while a rugged stainless-steel body and lifetime-guaranteed
metal knobs stand up to years of abuse on the line.
Key Features & Benefits
- 160,000 BTU of total power — eight independently-controlled 20,000 BTU burners every 6″ for pinpoint heat zones.
- Ships ready for natural gas; LP conversion kit included for flexibility on install day.
- Reversible cast-iron grates:
- Narrow channels side wicks away fat to limit flare-ups.
- Flat side perfect for fish, veggies, & delicate proteins.
- Thick, heat-retaining radiants speed recovery during peak rushes.
- 2 mm stainless back & side walls contain splatter and simplify wipe-downs.
- Bull-nose front edge protects hands from hot surfaces.
- Smaller, easier-to-handle grease trays and full-width trough streamline clean-up.
- 4″–5½″ adjustable heavy-duty legs for leveling and required airflow.
- Zero side-clearance from non-combustibles saves precious counter space.
- Standard ¾″ NPT rear gas connection for quick hook-up.
Technical Specifications
| Model |
CBGHD-48 |
| Overall dimensions (W × D × H) |
48.0″ × 32.38″ × 16.38″
(plus 1.88″ for rear gas inlet) |
| Cooking surface |
47.4″ × 24.0″ (120.4 × 61.0 cm) |
| Burners |
8 stainless-steel tube burners @ 20,000 BTU each |
| Total output |
160,000 BTU/hr |
| Gas type |
Natural Gas (convertible to LP) |
| Grates & radiants |
Reversible cast-iron grates & cast-iron radiants (included) |
| Controls |
8 heavy-duty gas valves with lifetime metal knobs |
| Construction |
Stainless-steel body, 2 mm side/back walls, bull-nose front |
| Grease management |
Front trough & removable grease trays |
| Gas connection |
¾″ NPT (rear, 4″ above counter) |
| Certifications |
ETL Listed, ETL Sanitation, cETL |
| Warranty |
1-Year Parts & Labor (knobs guaranteed for life) |
Ideal For
- Steakhouses & burger concepts
- Seafood shacks & coastal operations (flip the grates!)
- Catering commissaries needing mobile, high-volume grill capacity
- Any busy line that demands consistent char and fast recovery
Unit must be installed beneath a properly sized ventilation hood and adjacent to
non-combustible surfaces only (6″ rear clearance required). Follow all local codes.
