Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90vsManitowoc IDT0750A-261
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
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
Manitowoc IDT0750A-261
Harvest Rate
540lb/day
Energy Use
5.24kWh/100 lb
Water Use
20gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 is 17% more efficient at 4.34 kWh/100 lb versus 5.24 kWh/100 lb for the Manitowoc IDT0750A-261. The Manitowoc IDT0750A-261 is larger at 540 lb/day versus 538 lb/day. Ice-O-Matic GEM0650A90 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Manitowoc IDT0750A-261 sits higher in the category, ranking above 78% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 538 | 540 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 76 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.34 | 5.24 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 20 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |