Vulcan started producing equipment in Louisville Ky., more than 150 years ago. Today, the brand produces state-of-the-art cooking appliances, including fryers, ovens, and everything in between. The brand is owned by Illinois Tool Works, a global manufacturing leader.
Vulcan 1TR85A Gas Fryer - (1) 90 lb Vat, Floor Model, Natural Gas
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Selected Gas Type: Natural Gas

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Vulcan 1TR85A Description
The Vulcan 1TR85A high-efficiency gas fryer is part of the PowerFry3™ series, meaning it's equipped with a ThreePass™ heat transfer system that effectively harnesses energy to warm oil evenly. Great for medium- and high-traffic settings, its 191⁄2-inch-wide by 181⁄4-inch-deep frypot accommodates 90 pounds of oil. Staff can use the solid-state analog knob control located behind the door to set temperatures from 200 to 390 degrees Fahrenheit, and to warm solid shortening properly, they can choose from a selection of fat-melt modes. Its SoftStart™ feature outputs 45,000 BTUs per hour upon startup to save energy while initially heating oil. To further conserve energy usage, it only outputs 5,575 BTUs per hour to maintain idle oil temperatures. At the maximum production rate, the flue won't exceed temperatures hotter than 750 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Vulcan 1TR85A commercial floor-model fryer provides a comfortable 361⁄4-inch working height, measuring 21 inches wide by 343⁄8 inches deep by 473⁄8 inches tall. The two included fry baskets keep chicken breasts, fish filets, okra, french fries, and other foods in place as they're submerged into the oil and removed from the vat. To enhance user safety, their plastic-coated handles reduce heat transfer. The cabinet and frypot are made of durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel that's simple to wipe clean and matches common back-of-house equipment for uniformity. Because it's mounted on four adjustable casters, it can be moved out of the way for cleaning or maintenance; during use, two of the casters can be locked to ensure it stays in place. This unit comes with a tank brush and clean-out rod to ease cleanup.
Product Details
- Part of the PowerFry3 line
- Frypot oil capacity: 90 lbs.
- Electronic matchless ignition
- Solid-state analog knob control behind door
- Operating temperature control: 200-390 degrees F
- Fat-melt modes
- ThreePass heat transfer system yields 60 percent cooking efficiency and 72 percent thermal efficiency
- SoftStart ignition system outputs 45,000 BTUs per hour
- Outputs 5,575 BTUs per hour to maintain idle temperatures
- Flue temperature doesn't exceed 750 degrees F at maximum production rates
- Hi-limit shutoff mechanism
- Freestanding unit
- 361⁄4-in. working height
- Stainless steel cabinet and frypot
- Mounted on (4) 6-in. adjustable casters (2 locking)
- Twin fryer baskets with plastic-coated handles
- 11⁄4-in. port ball-type drain valve
- Includes tank brush and clean-out rod
- 6-in. clearance required at sides and rear when placed near combustible construction
- 16-in. minimum clearance to adjacent open-top burner units
- 90,000 BTU
Dimensions & Utilities
- Tank: 191⁄2 in. W x 181⁄4 in. D
- Overall: 21 in. W x 343⁄8 in. D x 471⁄8 in. H
- Powered by natural gas
- 120 V/60 Hz/1 ph, cord with a NEMA 5-15P plug
- 3⁄4-in. OD rear gas connection
Product Features
*Free shipping on Vulcan 1TR85A within the 48 contiguous states.
From The Manufacturer
PowerFry3™ Fryer, natural gas, high efficiency, 21" W, free-standing, 85-90 lbs. capacity, solid state analog knob control with melt cycles, ThreePass™ heat transfer system, electronic ignition, twin baskets, stainless steel cabinet & fry tank, adjustable casters (2 swivel locking & 2 non-locking), 90,000 BTU, CSA, CSA STAR, NSF, ENERGY STAR®
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Vulcan 1TR85A Specifications
Spec Attribute | Spec Value |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Vulcan |
Baskets | 2 |
BTU per Fryer | 90000 |
Capacity (lbs) | 90 |
Food Type | Breaded |
Frypot Style | Tube Type |
Gas Type | NG |
NEMA | 5-15P |
Number of Fry Pots | 1 |
Oil Capacity (lb) | 90 |
Oil Capacity/Fryer (lb) | 90 |
Product | Gas Fryers |
Product Type | Cooking Equipment |
Rating | Best |
Series | PowerFry3â„¢ |
Type | Floor Model |
Warranty | 1-year Limited Parts & Labor; 10-year Fry Tank |
Width (in) | 21 |
Weight | 267.00 |

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