EMPURA E-MCF430vsManitowoc RFP0320A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCF430
Harvest Rate
330lb/day
Energy Use
5.21kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18.7gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Manitowoc RFP0320A-161
Harvest Rate
331lb/day
Energy Use
6.35kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
EMPURA E-MCF430 is 18% more efficient at 5.21 kWh/100 lb versus 6.35 kWh/100 lb for the Manitowoc RFP0320A-161. The Manitowoc RFP0320A-161 is larger at 331 lb/day versus 330 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 330 | 331 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 65 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.21 | 6.35 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18.7 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |