Camp Chef

Camp Chef FTG36CG42 Grill

Grill
Gas
Freestanding
Black

4.5/ 5 on Amazon2Amazon ratings2.7ProductDome score

Better rated than 55%

Limited evidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou want flat top griddle cooking on a freestanding cart with four burners

A reasonable choice for flat top cooking if the FTG griddle format is what you're after, but confirm the surface details directly with Camp Chef before buying.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 261 grills we track

2.7/ 5ProductDome scoreLimited evidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.4★4.4

4.5★ across 2 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 48 ratings0.6

2 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.0

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 261 grills we track - how the scorecard works · full grills data report. Confidence: limited - limited rating history.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

A gas-powered Camp Chef unit in the FTG line, which typically denotes a flat top griddle, built with four burners on a freestanding black cart frame.

The model code FTG36CG42 points to a 36-inch flat top rather than a traditional open-grate grill, though the listing does not specify griddle plate material or thickness, so buyers wanting that confirmed should check Camp Chef's own spec sheet. Cast frame construction gives it the look of a standard outdoor cooking cart.

Camp Chef FTG36CG42, gas-powered
4 burners
Freestanding black cart, 32 x 72 x 39.5 in
Flat top griddle format (FTG series)

Who it's for

Good for anyone who wants griddle-style cooking, such as pancakes, smash burgers, or stir fry, rather than grill grates over open flame. Not the right pick for someone specifically wanting charred grill marks.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Four independent burners for temperature zoning
Freestanding cart design, no built-in install needed
Large cooking footprint

What to check first

Listing does not confirm griddle plate thickness or material
No cooking area or BTU spec given
No color options beyond black listed

Performance notes

Four gas burners under a 32 x 72 x 39.5 inch black cart frame suggest enough surface area for a large flat top, letting several dishes cook side by side at different burner settings.

Specifications

Brand	Camp Chef
Model	FTG36CG42
Fuel Type	Gas
Install Type	Freestanding
Color	Black
Dimensions	32 × 72 × 39.5 inches
Burners	4

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in grills.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Camp Chef FTG36CG42 GrillThis product	4.5 / 5	2	2.7 / 5
Cuisinart CGG-306 GrillCuisinart	4.4 / 5	6,848	4.4 / 5
Brand 51060001 GrillBrand	4.8 / 5	8,200	4.1 / 5
Charbroil 463253925 GrillCharbroil	4.5 / 5	13,429	4.0 / 5
Elite Gourmet EMG6505G GrillElite Gourmet	4.5 / 5	12,747	4.0 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the Camp Chef FTG36CG42

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Is the Camp Chef FTG36CG42 a griddle or a grill?

The FTG model code indicates Camp Chef's flat top griddle line rather than an open-grate grill.

How many burners does the FTG36CG42 have?

Four gas burners.

Does the Camp Chef FTG36CG42 need to be built into an island?

No, it is a freestanding cart.