Southbend®
Direct Steam Kettle, Stationary Tri-Leg, 40 Gallon, 2/3 Jacket
Model KDLS-40 · by Middleby
Price as of Aug 3, 2026. Delivery and installation quoted with your order.
Category: Floor Steam Kettles. KDLS-40. The KDLS-40 kettle has a capacity of 40 gallons (152 liters). steam system type: direct steam. Each listed KDLS kettle requires operating steam pressure from 5 to 30 PSI (34 to 206 kPa). Construction is all-welded satin-finish stainless steel, type 304. Each listed Southbend KDLS-20, KDLS-30, KDLS-40, KDLS-60, KDLS-80, and KDLS-100 kettle is mounted on tri-legs. Each listed Southbend KDLS direct-steam tri-leg kettle has a sanitary draw-off valve with a diameter of 2 in (50 mm). The cover of each listed KDLS kettle has a spring-assist mechanism. The cover of each listed KDLS kettle is domed. KDLS-40 … have a minimum back clearance of 0.5 inches (13 mm). KDLS-40 … have a minimum side clearance of 3 inches (76 mm).
Specifications
- Back clearance
- 0.5 in
- Capacity
- 40 gal
- ENERGY STAR certified
- No
- Fuel type
- steam
- Open kitchen enabled
- No
- Outdoor use
- indoor only
- Overall width
- 27.88 in
- Product or accessory
- product
- Professional installation required
- Yes
- Side clearance
- 3 in
- Steam system type
- direct steam
For exact dimensions and utility requirements, see the spec sheet.