Southbend®
3 Tilting Oyster Cooker, 40” Electric Boiler Base — 42KW, 240V, 3PH
Model OB-3-2-40-E-SB_42KW_220V_3PH · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
The Southbend Steam OB-3-2-40-E-SB is a tilting oyster cooker. The Southbend Steam OB-3-2-40-E-SB consists of three oyster cookers. Each kettle in the OB-SB cooker 42 kW configuration has a listed capacity of 2 x 4 liters. Each cooker shall be equipped with a tilt handle and heat resistant knob, allowing the cooker to be tilted forward 90° for complete emptying. Oyster cookers shall be constructed of type 316 stainless steel inner and outer shell with a #4 finish, one piece welded construction. The electrically heated steam boiler operates at 9–11 psi (62–76 kPa). The electrically heated steam boiler has a 42 kW electrical power rating. The electrically heated steam boiler's 42 kW rating is 3 phase. voltage: 240. The OB-SB cooker’s electrical connection method is field wiring.
Specifications
- Drain connection size
- 2 in
- Drain requirements
- piped to an open floor drain
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Electrical connection type
- field wiring
- Fuel type
- electric
- Input kW
- 42 kW
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 40 in
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Steam pressure
- 9–11 psi (62–76 kpa)
- Voltage
- 240 V
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.









