Blue Air BLMD-500ADvsHoshizaki KM-420MRJZ
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Blue Air BLMD-500AD
Harvest Rate
463lb/day
Energy Use
4.39kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Hoshizaki KM-420MRJZ
Harvest Rate
460lb/day
Energy Use
5kWh/100 lb
Water Use
16gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Key differences
Blue Air BLMD-500AD is 12% more efficient at 4.39 kWh/100 lb versus 5.00 kWh/100 lb for the Hoshizaki KM-420MRJZ. The Blue Air BLMD-500AD is larger at 463 lb/day versus 460 lb/day. Blue Air BLMD-500AD uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920). Overall, the Hoshizaki KM-420MRJZ sits higher in the category, ranking above 71% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 463 | 460 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Remote Condensing Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.39 | 5 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18 | 16 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-404A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-404A (GWP:3920) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |
| Condenser Model | — | URC-5FZ |