The DEAN PowerRunner 4PRG50T is a high-capacity quad-battery commercial gas fryer system designed for large-scale foodservice operations that require maximum frying throughput, dependable recovery performance, and durable day-to-day operation. Featuring four independent 50 lb tube-style frypots, the fryer battery delivers substantial production capacity for high-volume frying applications such as French fries, breaded foods, proteins, and specialty fried menu items. Its Thermo-Tube heat-transfer design increases heat transfer efficiency while minimizing heat stress on cooking oil, helping maintain consistent frying temperatures and extending oil life during continuous production cycles.
The 4PRG50T is engineered with a wide cold zone and forward-sloping frypot bottom that help collect sediment away from the cooking area to improve oil quality and simplify cleaning procedures. Multiple controller configurations—including Millivolt, Thermatron, Digital Timer, and CM3.5—allow operators to customize fryer functionality based on production complexity and workflow requirements. Stainless steel frypots, doors, fronts, and cabinet sides provide durability in demanding kitchen environments, while the modular battery configuration supports efficient multi-product frying across busy service periods.
Optional accessories such as basket lifts, external oil disposal systems, spreader cabinets, and frypot covers allow the fryer battery to adapt to large restaurant chains, institutional foodservice operations, stadium concessions, and high-output commercial kitchens requiring scalable frying capacity and simplified workflow management.
Key Features
- Quad 50 lb tube-type commercial gas fryer battery
- 120,000 BTU/hr heat input per frypot
- Thermo-Tube heat-transfer design
- Wide cold zone with forward-sloping bottom
- Multiple controller configurations available
- Robust RTD compensating temperature probe
- Drain safety switch
- Stainless steel frypot, front, door, and cabinet sides
- Combination gas valve with regulator
- Basket support racks and basket hangers included
- Adjustable steel legs
- Compatible with optional basket lifts and external oil disposal systems
- Modular battery design for high-volume frying operations
- Designed for continuous commercial production environments.
Commercial Insights
The DEAN PowerRunner 4PRG50T is engineered for large-scale foodservice operations that require substantial frying throughput with durable tube-fryer simplicity and operational flexibility. Its quad-frypot configuration delivers significant production capacity while the Thermo-Tube heating system improves thermal efficiency and helps reduce oil degradation during continuous use. Compared to more complex integrated filtration systems, the 4PRG50T offers straightforward maintenance, strong recovery performance, and flexible controller options, making it particularly well suited for chain restaurants, institutional kitchens, concessions, and high-volume commercial operations prioritizing production capacity, durability, and simplified serviceability.
| 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) per frypot | |
| Frypot Configuration | Quad Battery | |
| Pot Type | Tube | |
| Performance & Gas Requirements | Power Output | 120,000 BTU/hr per frypot |
| Total Battery Output | 480,000 BTU/hr | |
| Gas Type | Natural Gas / Propane / Mixed Gas | |
| Gas Connection | (1) 1-1/4" 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 | Twin baskets, basket hangers, basket support racks, adjustable steel legs | |
| Dimensions & Shipping | Width | 62.2" (158 cm) |
| Depth | 30.8" (78.3 cm) | |
| Height | 46.33" (117.7 cm) | |
| Drain Height | 17.5" (44 cm) | |
| Shipping Weight | 720 lbs. (327 kg) | |
| Crated Dimensions | 81" W × 36" D × 55" H | |
| Shipping Class | 77.5 |
- Model:
- 4PRG50T
- Controls:
- Digital Timer
- Dimensions:
- 62"W x 46.15"H x 30.78"D
- Power Type:
- Gas
- Fuel Type:
- Natural Gas/Liquid Propane
- Oil Capacity:
- 50 lb per Frypot
- Fry Area:
- 14" × 14" × 3.50"
- Pot Type:
- Tube
- Power:
- 480,000 BTU/HR
- 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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