EMPURA E-UCH240vsScotsman CU2026MA-1E
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
EMPURA E-UCH240
Harvest Rate
148lb/day
Energy Use
7.15kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.1gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Scotsman CU2026MA-1E
Harvest Rate
145lb/day
Energy Use
7.23kWh/100 lb
Water Use
21gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 7.15 vs 7.23 kWh/100 lb. The EMPURA E-UCH240 is larger at 148 lb/day versus 145 lb/day. EMPURA E-UCH240 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 148 | 145 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | EMPURA | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 7.15 | 7.23 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 17.1 | 21 |
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 |