Hoshizaki DKM-500BAJvsIce-O-Matic GEM0650A90
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Hoshizaki DKM-500BAJ
Harvest Rate
534lb/day
Energy Use
5.56kWh/100 lb
Water Use
16.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90
Harvest Rate
538lb/day
Energy Use
4.34kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 is 22% more efficient at 4.34 kWh/100 lb versus 5.56 kWh/100 lb for the Hoshizaki DKM-500BAJ. The Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 is larger at 538 lb/day versus 534 lb/day. Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920). Overall, the Hoshizaki DKM-500BAJ sits higher in the category, ranking above 78% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 534 | 538 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Continuous |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 76 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.56 | 4.34 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 16.6 | 12 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-404A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-404A (GWP:3920) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |