Market Forge Altair II-10vsSouthbend Sirius II-8-SB
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Market Forge Altair II-10
Pan Capacity
10pans
Cooking Efficiency
70%
Water Use
0.3gal/hr
Fuel
Electric
Southbend Sirius II-8-SB
Pan Capacity
8pans
Cooking Efficiency
49%
Water Use
2gal/hr
Fuel
Gas
Key differences
Market Forge Altair II-10 is 30% more efficient at 70.0 % versus 49.0 % for the Southbend Sirius II-8-SB. The Market Forge Altair II-10 is larger at 10 pans versus 8 pans. Overall, the Market Forge Altair II-10 sits higher in the category, ranking above 89% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Market Forge | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 10 | 8 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 70 | 49 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 0.3 | 2 |
| Idle Rate(W) | 0 | — |
| Idle Rate (Gas)(BTU/hr) | — | 11700 |
Configuration
| Spec | Market Forge | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Pressureless | Pressureless |
| Fuel Source | Electric | Gas |
| Steam Generation | Boilerless | Boilerless |