Follett D714AvsKoolaire KDP0700A-261
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Follett D714A
Harvest Rate
525lb/day
Energy Use
4.36kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Koolaire KDP0700A-261
Harvest Rate
529lb/day
Energy Use
4.91kWh/100 lb
Water Use
14.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Follett D714A is 11% more efficient at 4.36 kWh/100 lb versus 4.91 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KDP0700A-261. The Koolaire KDP0700A-261 is larger at 529 lb/day versus 525 lb/day. Overall, the Koolaire KDP0700A-261 sits higher in the category, ranking above 77% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 525 | 529 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 85 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.36 | 4.91 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 14.6 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |