EMPURA E-UCF120vsScotsman UN1215A-1A
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-UCF120
Harvest Rate
85lb/day
Energy Use
8.73kWh/100 lb
Water Use
16.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Scotsman UN1215A-1A
Harvest Rate
84lb/day
Energy Use
8.09kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Key differences
Scotsman UN1215A-1A is 7% more efficient at 8.09 kWh/100 lb versus 8.73 kWh/100 lb for the EMPURA E-UCF120. The EMPURA E-UCF120 is larger at 85 lb/day versus 84 lb/day. EMPURA E-UCF120 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430). Overall, the EMPURA E-UCF120 sits higher in the category, ranking above 85% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 85 | 84 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 78.76 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 8.73 | 8.09 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 16.5 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-134a |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
Connectivity
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |