Follett IU-0090-****-161SG*-#*vsKold-Draft KD-50E
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Follett IU-0090-****-161SG*-#*
Harvest Rate
58lb/day
Energy Use
10.86kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-600a
GWP 3 · Lower
Kold-Draft KD-50E
Harvest Rate
56lb/day
Energy Use
9.69kWh/100 lb
Water Use
22.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Kold-Draft KD-50E is 11% more efficient at 9.69 kWh/100 lb versus 10.86 kWh/100 lb for the Follett IU-0090-****-161SG*-#*. The Follett IU-0090-****-161SG*-#* is larger at 58 lb/day versus 56 lb/day. Kold-Draft KD-50E uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-600a (GWP 3). Overall, the Follett IU-0090-****-161SG*-#* sits higher in the category, ranking above 99% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Follett | Kold-Draft |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 58 | 56 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 92 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Follett | Kold-Draft |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 10.86 | 9.69 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 22.3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Follett | Kold-Draft |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-600a | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-600a (GWP:3) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Follett | Kold-Draft |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |