Chef Base Refrigerators

Compare drawers within the same chef base footprint

This range includes refrigerated equipment stands and chef base drawer benches from Airex, Atosa, FED-X, True and Turbo Air. Start with the exact cabinet configuration, then check how it fits the equipment and working space at your cookline. The examples below separate drawer count, external dimensions, storage volume and equipment-support requirements.

Turbo Air TCB12-2-N lists two drawers; TCB12-4-N lists four. Both have 1200 × 700 × 585 mm external dimensions. They offer different drawer arrangements within the same footprint. Confirm each drawer’s internal dimensions and compatible containers rather than using drawer count as a measure of storage volume. Both listings state that GN pans are not included.

Longer tops and more drawers do not necessarily mean more net volume

True TRCB-52-HC has two drawers and measures 1318 × 816 × 648 mm. The extended-top TRCB-52-60-HC has two drawers at 1524 × 816 × 648 mm. Both list 78L net volume and 280L gross volume: the longer external top does not add listed refrigerated volume in this pair.

For a larger configuration comparison, True TRCB-96-HC lists four drawers and 2426 × 816 × 648 mm, while TRCB-110-HC lists six drawers and 2794 × 775 × 648 mm. Both specify 156L net volume; their gross volumes are 589L and 623L respectively. Keep the net and gross labels attached to the figures, and compare drawer layout separately from total litres.

Compare cabinet width and labelled capacity together

FED-X XCB-36 lists 924 × 816 × 658 mm and 184L gross volume. XCB-60 lists 1524 × 816 × 658 mm and 360L gross volume. These models share a listed depth and height but differ in width and gross capacity. External width is not a measurement of clear support area, and gross litres do not establish which pans fit inside.

Measure the delivery path, final cabinet footprint and space for drawers to open. Confirm the installed height, service access and ventilation clearances for the selected model before combining it with other equipment.

Check supported load and heat clearance for the exact equipment pair

The True Australia TRCB-52-60-HC specification lists a maximum supported equipment weight of 326kg. It also requires at least 102mm between the bottom of the cooking equipment’s heating element and the TRCB top, plus 26mm rear clearance. These are requirements for that model, not a universal chef base rating.

A cabinet’s own weight, supported equipment load and drawer load describe different things. Provide the exact cooking-appliance model, weight, foot positions and installation instructions when checking a pairing. Confirm heat protection, clearances and support with the relevant manufacturers; a matching width or a stainless-steel top alone does not establish compatibility.

Compare adjacent refrigeration formats by the job they serve

For refrigerated storage under a preparation work surface, compare Workbench Fridges. For counters with preparation and ingredient arrangements, explore Salad Prep Fridges and Pizza Prep Fridges. The Commercial Fridges parent groups the wider range. Choose from the exact configuration and installation documentation; neighbouring category names do not establish interchangeable equipment-support ratings.