The DEAN PowerRunner 1PRG50T is a high-performance commercial gas fryer designed to deliver dependable frying capacity, rapid recovery, and long-term operational durability for demanding foodservice environments. Featuring a 50 lb oil capacity and powerful 120,000 BTU/hr heat input, the fryer is engineered to handle a wide range of menu applications including French fries, breaded foods, proteins, and specialty fried items. Its Thermo-Tube heat-transfer system provides enhanced heat distribution and improved thermal efficiency, reducing heat stress on the oil while helping maintain consistent cooking temperatures and extended oil life.
Built for versatility, the 1PRG50T supports multiple controller configurations including Millivolt, Thermatron, Digital Timer, and CM3.5 options, allowing operators to tailor fryer functionality to their production requirements. The wide cold zone with forward-sloping bottom helps collect sediment away from the cooking area to preserve oil quality and simplify cleaning procedures. Stainless steel frypot construction combined with stainless steel cabinet sides and durable burners supports reliable long-term operation in busy commercial kitchens. The fryer’s modular battery design also allows integration into multi-fryer lineups for higher production operations.
With optional basket lifts, external oil disposal, spreader cabinets, and multiple accessory configurations, the 1PRG50T is suitable for quick-service restaurants, institutional kitchens, concessions, and high-volume restaurant operations seeking strong performance with flexible operational configurations.
Key Features
- 50 lb tube-type commercial gas fryer
- 120,000 BTU/hr heat input per frypot
- Thermo-Tube heat-transfer design
- Wide cold zone with forward-sloping bottom
- Multiple controller options available
- Robust RTD 1° compensating temperature probe
- Drain safety switch
- Combination gas valve with regulator
- Stainless steel frypot, front, door, and cabinet sides
- Over-the-flue basket hanger
- Basket support rack
- 3/4" NPT gas connection
- Adjustable 6"–7" steel legs
- Compatible with multi-fryer battery configurations
- Optional basket lifts, external oil disposal, and spreader cabinets available.
Commercial Insights
The DEAN PowerRunner 1PRG50T is positioned as a versatile mid-range commercial fryer that balances production capacity, thermal efficiency, and operational flexibility. Its Thermo-Tube system improves heat transfer efficiency and helps extend oil life compared to conventional tube fryers, while multiple controller options allow operators to scale functionality from basic manual operation to more advanced programmable cooking workflows. The fryer’s durable construction, wide cold zone, and compatibility with multi-unit battery configurations make it especially suitable for quick-service restaurants, concession operations, institutional kitchens, and independent restaurants seeking reliable high-output frying performance without the complexity of integrated filtration systems.
| Section | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity & Frying Area | Oil Capacity | 50 lbs. (25 liters) per frypot |
| Frying Area | 14" × 14" × 3.5" (35 × 35 × 8.9 cm) | |
| Pot Type | Tube | |
| Number of Tubes | 4 | |
| Performance & Gas Requirements | Power Output | 120,000 BTU/hr per frypot |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas / Propane / Mixed Gas | |
| Gas Connection | (1) 3/4" NPT | |
| Gas Pressure | Natural Gas: 6"–14" W.C.; Liquid Propane: 9"–14" W.C.; Mixed Gas: 11"–14" W.C. | |
| Controller Options | Millivolt, Thermatron, Digital Timer, CM3.5 | |
| Construction & System Features | Heating System | Thermo-Tube heat-transfer design |
| Temperature Probe | Robust RTD 1° compensating temperature probe | |
| Safety Features | Drain safety switch | |
| Construction Material | Stainless steel frypot, front, door, and cabinet sides | |
| Standard Accessories | (2) Twin baskets, basket hanger, basket support rack, adjustable steel legs | |
| Dimensions & Shipping | Width | 15.7" (39.9 cm) |
| Depth | 30.8" (78.3 cm) | |
| Height | 46.33" (117.7 cm) | |
| Drain Height | 17.5" (44 cm) | |
| Shipping Weight | 180 lbs. (82 kg) | |
| Crated Dimensions | 22" W × 36" D × 47" H | |
| Shipping Class | 85 |
- Model:
- 1PRG50T
- Controls:
- Thermatron
- Dimensions:
- 15.7"W x 46.15"H x 30.78"D
- Power Type:
- Gas
- Fuel Type:
- Natural Gas/Liquid Propane
- Oil Capacity:
- 50 lb
- Fry Area:
- 14" × 14" × 3.50"
- Pot Type:
- Tube
- Power:
- 120,000 BTU/HR
- Plug Type:
- Nema 5-15P
- Gas Pressure (Natural Gas):
- 6" W.C.- 14" W.C.
- Gas Pressure (Liquid Propane):
- 9" W.C.- 14" W.C.
- Gas Connection (1 - Frypot):
- (1) - 3/4" NPT
- Gas Connection (2 - 4 Frypot):
- (1) 1"
- Drain Height:
- 17.50"
- Warranty:
- Frypot=1st year: Parts + Labor, 2nd - 10th year: Parts Only
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