Hoshizaki KM-116BAJvsKoolaire KDP0150A-161B
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Hoshizaki KM-116BAJ
Harvest Rate
100lb/day
Energy Use
8.10kWh/100 lb
Water Use
20gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-134a
GWP 1430 · Higher
Koolaire KDP0150A-161B
Harvest Rate
97lb/day
Energy Use
8.16kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17.1gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 8.10 vs 8.16 kWh/100 lb. The Hoshizaki KM-116BAJ is larger at 100 lb/day versus 97 lb/day. Koolaire KDP0150A-161B uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430).
Production
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 100 | 97 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 8.10 | 8.16 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 20 | 17.1 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |