Market Forge Altair II-12vsSouthbend Sirius II-8-SB
Side-by-side steam cooker comparison
Market Forge Altair II-12
Pan Capacity
12pans
Cooking Efficiency
62%
Water Use
0.5gal/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-12 is 21% more efficient at 62.0 % versus 49.0 % for the Southbend Sirius II-8-SB. The Market Forge Altair II-12 is larger at 12 pans versus 8 pans. Overall, the Market Forge Altair II-12 sits higher in the category, ranking above 98% of certified commercial steam cookers.
Performance
| Spec | Market Forge | Southbend |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Capacity(pans) | 12 | 8 |
| Cooking Efficiency(%) | 62 | 49 |
| Water Consumption(gal/hr) | 0.5 | 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 |