OVERVIEW

Need Reliable Heat for Large Commercial or Industrial Spaces? This 160,000 BTU Radiant Heater Provides Powerful Warmth Without Heating the Entire Building

When cold weather threatens productivity, the Sunfire SF160 Radiant Heater delivers 160,000 BTUs of powerful infrared heat exactly where you need it. Built for industrial shops, warehouses, construction sites, agricultural buildings, and maintenance bays, it provides fast, focused warmth without the cost of permanent heating.

Unlike forced-air heaters that first warm the surrounding air, this radiant heater transfers heat directly to people, vehicles, tools, concrete floors, and work surfaces. That makes it an ideal choice for large, drafty buildings, high-ceiling workspaces, and facilities where overhead doors open frequently and warm air is quickly lost.

The SF160's portable design lets you move heat wherever the job takes you—whether it's an active service bay, fabrication area, warehouse work zone, or temporary jobsite. Instead of heating an entire building, you can warm the space where your crew is working, helping improve comfort and productivity throughout the day.

Designed to operate on either diesel or kerosene, the SF160 offers the flexibility businesses need when reliable fuel sources are already on-site. Radiant heat also produces less airflow than traditional forced-air heaters, creating a quieter workspace with less dust movement—an advantage for repair work, fabrication, finishing, and other detail-oriented tasks.

Ideal for large commercial and industrial spaces, the Sunfire SF160 delivers dependable portable heat when and where it's needed most. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for fuel selection, ventilation, required clearances, electrical requirements, and local fire codes. This heater is not designed for indoor household residential use.

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

• Powerful 160,000 BTU Radiant Heat
  Delivers 160,000 BTUs of focused radiant heat and is rated to heat spaces up to 3,700 sq. ft. Instead of relying on high-velocity airflow to warm an entire building, the SF160 directs heat toward people, tools, vehicles, floors, and work areas—making it well suited for large shops, service bays, pole buildings, warehouses, and jobsites where heat can quickly escape.
  
  
• Up to 16 Hours of Continuous Heat
  A large 19-gallon fuel tank provides up to 16 hours of runtime, helping crews stay warm through long shifts without constantly stopping to refuel. That extended runtime is especially useful in commercial shops, agricultural buildings, and construction environments where dependable heat needs to last throughout the workday.
  
  
• Diesel, Kerosene and #2 Fuel Oil Compatible
  Run the SF160 on diesel, kerosene, or #2 fuel oil, giving you the flexibility to use the fuel that makes the most sense for your operation. For shops, farms, fleets, and jobsites that already keep diesel on hand, this can make fueling a lot simpler than adding another dedicated fuel source.
  
  
• Quiet, Clean Radiant Heating
  The SF160 is designed for low-noise operation and uses advanced combustion technology to produce an odorless, smokeless flame. Compared with traditional torpedo-style forced-air heaters, its radiant design also creates less disruptive airflow—helpful when you're working around technicians, equipment, dust, or detail-sensitive projects.
  
  
• Programmable Thermostat for Better Temperature Control
  A programmable wall thermostat comes included, allowing the heater to regulate temperature automatically instead of running continuously. Better temperature control can improve workspace comfort while helping reduce unnecessary fuel use. The SF160 can also work with a standard mechanical or battery-operated wall thermostat that meets SunFire's requirements.
  
  
• Built for Real Jobsite Portability
  At just 31.4 inches wide, the SF160 has a compact footprint designed to move through standard doorways and into the areas where heat is actually needed. Its tube-frame design and included multi-lift bracket make transportation easier and provides options for moving the heater by hand or with jobsite lifting equipment—ideal when heat needs to move from one bay, building, or work zone to another.

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