Hoshizaki KM-420MAJvsManitowoc IYP0500A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Hoshizaki KM-420MAJ
Harvest Rate
440lb/day
Energy Use
5.30kWh/100 lb
Water Use
17gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Manitowoc IYP0500A-161
Harvest Rate
444lb/day
Energy Use
5.12kWh/100 lb
Water Use
14.3gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Manitowoc IYP0500A-161 is 3% more efficient at 5.12 kWh/100 lb versus 5.30 kWh/100 lb for the Hoshizaki KM-420MAJ. The Manitowoc IYP0500A-161 is larger at 444 lb/day versus 440 lb/day. Manitowoc IYP0500A-161 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920).
Production
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 440 | 444 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.30 | 5.12 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 17 | 14.3 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-404A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-404A (GWP:3920) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hoshizaki | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |