EMPURA E-MCF350vsManitowoc IDT0300A-261
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCF350
Harvest Rate
239lb/day
Energy Use
6.24kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Manitowoc IDT0300A-261
Harvest Rate
230lb/day
Energy Use
6.35kWh/100 lb
Water Use
20gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 6.24 vs 6.35 kWh/100 lb. The EMPURA E-MCF350 is larger at 239 lb/day versus 230 lb/day. EMPURA E-MCF350 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088).
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 239 | 230 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 6.24 | 6.35 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 19.3 | 20 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |