Hoshizaki KM-350MAJvsKoolaire KDP0500A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Hoshizaki KM-350MAJ
Harvest Rate
393lb/day
Energy Use
5.42kWh/100 lb
Water Use
14.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Koolaire KDP0500A-161
Harvest Rate
391lb/day
Energy Use
5.49kWh/100 lb
Water Use
14.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 5.42 vs 5.49 kWh/100 lb. The Hoshizaki KM-350MAJ is larger at 393 lb/day versus 391 lb/day. Koolaire KDP0500A-161 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 393 | 391 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.42 | 5.49 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 14.5 | 14.3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-404A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-404A (GWP:3920) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |