Hobart HC24EA5-LWEvsSouthbend CSE-4-SB
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Hobart HC24EA5-LWE
Pan Capacity
5pans
Cooking Efficiency
61%
Water Use
4.3gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Southbend CSE-4-SB
Pan Capacity
4pans
Cooking Efficiency
51%
Water Use
0.9gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Key differences
Hobart HC24EA5-LWE is 16% more efficient at 61.0 % versus 51.0 % for the Southbend CSE-4-SB. The Hobart HC24EA5-LWE is larger at 5 pans versus 4 pans. Overall, the Hobart HC24EA5-LWE sits higher in the category, ranking above 29% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Hobart | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 5 | 4 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 61 | 51 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Idle Rate(W) | 293 | 324 |
Configuration
| Spec | Hobart | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Electric | Electric |
| Steam Generation | Steam Generation | Boilerless |