Follett MCD425AvsKoolaire KYP0400A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Follett MCD425A
Harvest Rate
351lb/day
Energy Use
6.06kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Koolaire KYP0400A-161
Harvest Rate
350lb/day
Energy Use
5.30kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.7gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Koolaire KYP0400A-161 is 13% more efficient at 5.30 kWh/100 lb versus 6.06 kWh/100 lb for the Follett MCD425A. The Follett MCD425A is larger at 351 lb/day versus 350 lb/day. Koolaire KYP0400A-161 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 351 | 350 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 84 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 6.06 | 5.30 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 13.7 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-404A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-404A (GWP:3920) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Follett | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |