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Gas vs. Electric Fryer: Which to Buy Used

The most common fryer question. Both fry fine — the right call comes down to your hookup, recovery needs, and where you're installing.

GasElectric
Recovery timeFaster — high BTU outputSlower, but very steady
Operating costCheaper where gas is cheapHigher per hour in most areas
InstallNeeds a gas line + hoodJust needs the right circuit (often 208–240V)
Mobility / front-of-houseTethered to gasEasier to place, good for ventless setups
Used marketMost used fryers are gasFewer used units, common in cafes

Choose Gas if…

you have a gas line and hood and need fast recovery for high volume.

Choose Electric if…

you're in a space without gas, doing lower volume, or want a ventless/countertop unit.

Used commercial fryers listed now

Used PITCO Countertop deep fryer food truck commercial restaurant equipment — $1,750 in Sandusky6h ago
$1,750▲ above typical
PITCO Countertop deep fryer food truck commercial restaurant equipment
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Used Countertop deep fryer food truck commercial restaurant equipment — $1,600 in Sandusky6h ago
$1,600▲ above typical
Countertop deep fryer food truck commercial restaurant equipment
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Used Pitco Deep Fryer 65 lb commercial restaurant bar equipment — $1,100 in Toledo6h ago
$1,100▲ above typical
Pitco Deep Fryer 65 lb commercial restaurant bar equipment
65 lb
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Used PITCO DEEP FRYER FREYRS COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT — $750 in Sandusky6h ago
$750
PITCO DEEP FRYER FREYRS COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
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Used PITCO DEEP FRYER FREYRS COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT — $650 in Toledo6h ago
$650
PITCO DEEP FRYER FREYRS COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
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Used Broaster 1800GH Commercial Pressure Fryer – Propane – Food Trailer Rea — $6,500 in Sierra Vista7/1
$6,500▲ above typical
Broaster 1800GH Commercial Pressure Fryer – Propane – Food Trailer Rea
Gas
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Used Pitco VF65 Commercial Fryer 65lb Gas Restaurant Equipment — $2,695 in San Luis Obispo7/30
$2,695▲ above typical
Pitco VF65 Commercial Fryer 65lb Gas Restaurant Equipment
Gas65 lb
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Used New 40 LB Energy Star Gas Deep Fryer Natural Gas Only 1 Year Warranty — $127 in Eau Claire7/19
$127▼ below typical
New 40 LB Energy Star Gas Deep Fryer Natural Gas Only 1 Year Warranty
Gas40 lb
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