BERG BC500NHvsManitowoc IDT0450A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
BERG BC500NH
Harvest Rate
356lb/day
Energy Use
5.50kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Manitowoc IDT0450A-161
Harvest Rate
358lb/day
Energy Use
5.63kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 5.50 vs 5.63 kWh/100 lb. The Manitowoc IDT0450A-161 is larger at 358 lb/day versus 356 lb/day. BERG BC500NH uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-134a (GWP 1430) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088).
Production
| Spec | BERG | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 356 | 358 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | BERG | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.50 | 5.63 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 13.3 | 19 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | BERG | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | BERG | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |