Hoshizaki KM-116BAJvsSummit BIM125/LIM124
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
Summit BIM125/LIM124
Harvest Rate
97lb/day
Energy Use
7.39kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Summit BIM125/LIM124 is 9% more efficient at 7.39 kWh/100 lb versus 8.10 kWh/100 lb for the Hoshizaki KM-116BAJ. The Hoshizaki KM-116BAJ is larger at 100 lb/day versus 97 lb/day. Summit BIM125/LIM124 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-134a (GWP 1430). Overall, the Hoshizaki KM-116BAJ sits higher in the category, ranking above 80% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 100 | 97 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 8.10 | 7.39 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 20 | 18 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-134a | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |