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Restaurant ranges valued by burner count, oven base, griddles, broilers, gas type, cleanliness, and completeness of grates and knobs.
Commercial range value is driven by burner count, oven base, griddle or broiler configuration, and whether every grate, knob, pilot, and thermostat is present. Standard 36-inch and 60-inch restaurant ranges are easier to place because buyers can fit them into common cook lines. Odd configurations can still sell, but the buyer pool is narrower.
Condition is visible on a range, but function is still the deciding factor. Buyers look for straight grates, responsive valves, working pilots, clean ovens, no severe grease damage, and no history of questionable gas conversion. A range that can be lit and shown under operation can justify a higher private-sale band than an untested unit in storage.
Ranges are heavy, greasy, and often sold during closures, so liquidation channels discount them for cleanup and pickup risk. Dealers also factor reconditioning, missing knobs, grate replacement, valve repair, and freight. Private sellers should price around the completeness of the cooking surface, oven condition, and how easy it is for a buyer to remove the unit safely.
| Band | Planning range | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement-cost reference | $2,400-$14,800 | New or comparable replacement cost used when original invoice is unknown. |
| Private-sale asking band | $700-$6,200 | Best fit when the seller can wait, test the unit, and coordinate pickup. |
| Consignment net planning band | $500-$5,450 | Broker-assisted sale after a commission and longer selling window. |
| Dealer buyout planning band | $325-$4,225 | Cash-and-removal path discounted for reconditioning and resale margin. |
| Auction or liquidation band | $200-$3,400 | Speed-focused exit exposed to buyer turnout and removal terms. |
| Parts or scrap fallback | $25-$625 | Fallback for incomplete, unsafe, or uneconomical repair situations. |
Ranges follow a moderate depreciation curve when frames and burners stay serviceable. Value falls faster when oven bases fail, valves are unsafe, or key cast-iron parts are missing.
Excellent condition means clean stainless, complete grates and knobs, working pilots, and a usable oven. Fair or poor condition should reflect missing parts, heavy grease, warped tops, unsafe valves, or uncertain gas setup.
Excellent
Ready to demonstrate, clean, complete, and buyer-ready.
Good
Normal wear with core functions testable and standard parts included.
Fair
Usable or repairable, but missing pieces or service needs reduce offers.
Poor
Untested, incomplete, non-working, or likely to sell as a repair project.
Vulcan, Garland, Imperial, Southbend, Wolf, and Montague are common comparison anchors. Buyers pay more for recognizable brands because grates, knobs, thermostats, and valve parts are easier to source.
Unknown gas conversion history, unreadable tags, or missing safety components should lower confidence and push the estimate toward dealer or repair-aware pricing.
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