Buffalo Free Standing Electric Fryer 20Ltr HU198

£999.89

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SKU: HU198

Product summary

2 baskets. 12kW. Capacity: 20Ltr

Product description

Powerful and reliable, the Buffalo free standing fryer is an excellent choice for everyday use in busy professional kitchens. With its huge 20 litre tank capacity and powerful 12kW elements, the fryer provides plenty of performance for cooking perfectly crispy chips, chicken, seafood, whether that’s in a restaurant, pub kitchen or canteen.

With its twin strong baskets, the Buffalo electric fryer provides frying versatility, allowing you to cook multiple items all at the same time. And thanks to the powerful elements, recovery times are reduced too, allowing you to quickly turn around dishes without having to wait extended periods for the oil to return to the correct temperature.

The Buffalo fryer is easy to clean too, with strong stainless steel construction throughout and simple hinged elements which maximise access to the tank.

Huge 20Ltr oil capacity with 12kW elements- cook larger batches, faster
Two baskets – perfect for batch cooking during busy services
Double thermal cut out for improved safety
Fitted with 4 castors (2 braked) – easier to position
Oil drain tap for simple draining. Handle with lock
Hinged elements for easy cleaning
Powerful 12kW element for rapid heat up and recovery

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SPECIFICATION 22 facts · tap for all Width394 mmDepth750 mmHeight1014 mmGross weight33 kgVoltage400VTemperature range+60 to +190 °C

Identity5

Brand Buffalosite
GTIN / EAN 5.05098E+12catalogue
Product code HU198site
Type Free Standing Fryerscatalogue
Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labourcatalogue

Size & weight5

Depth 750 mmcatalogue
External (W×D×H) 1014 × 394 × 750 mmcatalogue
Gross weight 33 kgcatalogue
Height 1014 mmcatalogue
Width 394 mmsite

Capacity4

Capacity 20Ltrcatalogue
Door type Hingedcatalogue
Doors 1catalogue
Product capacity 20catalogue

Performance1

Temperature range +60 to +190 °Ccatalogue

Power & energy3

Fuel type Three Phasecatalogue
Rated input 12000 Wcatalogue
Voltage 400Vcatalogue

Build & fittings1

Colour Silvercatalogue

Other stated facts3

Baskets 2catalogue
Electrical safety notice Yescatalogue
Mobility Castorscatalogue
THE WORKING VIEW

Why this free standing fryer earns its place

The Buffalo free standing electric fryer is built for busy professional kitchens where speed and consistency matter. Its 20-litre tank capacity and powerful 12kW heating elements deliver the output you need to keep pace with service without compromising on quality. Whether you're frying chips, chicken, seafood or battered items, the machine maintains oil temperature precisely across the range of +60 to +190°C, so recovery times stay short and you can turn around orders without the wait.

The dual baskets give you flexibility in what and how much you cook at once. Fry different items side-by-side, or cook larger volumes of a single product — the choice depends on your service rhythm. That same power means thermal recovery is quick: once you've dropped a fresh load, the oil gets back to temperature fast, which is where a lot of operational time hides on a busy night.

Build quality matters too. The Buffalo is constructed throughout in stainless steel and the hinged heating elements are designed for maximum access when you need to drain, clean or maintain the tank. The machine runs on three-phase 400V at 12kW, so a sparks sign-off is likely needed for installation, and it carries a full two-year parts and labour warranty. At 1,014mm tall and 394mm deep with a footprint of 750 × 394mm, it's a dedicated fryer that needs proper placement, not a squeeze-in countertop unit.

DELIVERY FITSTATED GEOMETRY
Will it reach the final position?

Check the narrowest clear opening, then every corner, landing, step and lift from the kerb to the room.

THE MACHINE

394 × 750 × 1014 mmstated W × D × H33 kg
THE CRITICAL ANSWERNarrowest straight opening394mm

Stated machine geometry while kept upright. Allow handling room and confirm the complete route.

LONG SIDE AT TURNS1014 mmCheck corners and landings
YOUR DOORWAYLIVE CHECK

Measure the clear opening

Enter the usable gap with the door fully open.

This checks straight stated geometry only.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

That depends on what you're frying and your portion sizes, but the 20-litre tank running at full temperature with dual baskets lets you fry continuously. The fast recovery time (thanks to the 12kW elements) means you're rarely waiting for the oil to heat back up between batches, so throughput is limited more by your prep and service pace than by the fryer itself.

It's electric, running on three-phase 400V at 12kW. You'll need a properly rated three-phase supply and almost certainly a qualified electrician to install it safely. This is a permanent installation, not something you plug into a standard domestic socket.

The 20-litre tank holds your oil. Modern fryers like this one use oil longer if you manage temperature properly and strain out food debris regularly. There's no built-in filtration system mentioned in the spec, so you'll be relying on regular cleaning and straining to extend oil life — a good reason to establish a daily HACCP cleaning routine.

The hinged heating elements and stainless steel construction are specifically designed to give you access. Drain the tank, lift the elements up, and you can get inside to clean properly. For day-to-day, the robust build means you can rinse and wipe without worrying about damaging the machine. Servicing calls go through Craven Cooling on 01792

Two years, parts and labour. That covers factory faults and component failure, so you're protected if something goes wrong in the first two years of normal use.

The footprint is 1,014mm tall, 394mm wide and 750mm deep. It's a full-height free standing unit, so you need dedicated floor space and clearance for the electrical supply. Not a countertop solution — this is a proper installed fryer for a kitchen that fries seriously.
See it in our Swansea showroom

Compare kit side by side and discuss delivery with the Craven team.

Buffalo Free Standing Electric Fryer 20Ltr HU198 Product Data

Brand Buffalo
Type Free Standing Fryers
Dimensions 1014(H) x 394(W) x 750(D)mm
Capacity 20Ltr
Colour / Finish Silver
Temperature Range 60°C to 190°C
Number of Doors 1
Power Electric
Voltage 400V
Fuel / Supply Three Phase
Warranty 2 Years Parts & Labour
Weight 33kg
Manufacturer Ref EF-20L
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