EMPURA E-MCF500vsManitowoc IRP0500A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-MCF500
Harvest Rate
415lb/day
Energy Use
4.90kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.1gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Manitowoc IRP0500A-161
Harvest Rate
411lb/day
Energy Use
5.52kWh/100 lb
Water Use
14.4gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
EMPURA E-MCF500 is 11% more efficient at 4.90 kWh/100 lb versus 5.52 kWh/100 lb for the Manitowoc IRP0500A-161. The EMPURA E-MCF500 is larger at 415 lb/day versus 411 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 415 | 411 |
| 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) | 4.90 | 5.52 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 17.1 | 14.4 |
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 |