Southbend®
Direct Steam Kettle, Tilt Tri-Leg, 40 Gallon, 2/3 Jacket
Model KDLT-40 · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend KDLT kettle is a tilting kettle. The KDLT-40 kettle has a capacity of 40 gallons (152 liters). The Southbend KDLT kettle is a direct-steam kettle. The Southbend KDLT kettle requires incoming direct steam at a minimum of 5 PSI (34 kPa) and a maximum of 30 PSI (206 kPa). The Southbend KDLT kettle's double-wall interior forms its steam jacket. The steam jacket formed by the Southbend KDLT kettle's double-wall interior surrounds the lower 2/3 of the kettle. The Southbend KDLT kettle's interior liner is standard 316 stainless steel for high-acid-content cooking. The Southbend KDLT kettle's tilting mechanism is self-locking. The Southbend KDLT kettle tilt mechanism permits the kettle to tilt forward a full 90°. Construction shall be all welded #4 finish stainless steel type 304.
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 0 in
- Capacity
- 40 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- steam
- Kettle configuration
- tilting kettle
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 0 in
- Stainless steel grade
- 316 stainless steel
- Steam jacket coverage
- lower 2/3
- Steam system type
- direct steam
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.