Kold-Draft KD-70EvsSummit BIM55BU/LM601
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Kold-Draft KD-70E
Harvest Rate
68lb/day
Energy Use
8.43kWh/100 lb
Water Use
23gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Summit BIM55BU/LM601
Harvest Rate
65lb/day
Energy Use
9.73kWh/100 lb
Water Use
16.7gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Kold-Draft KD-70E is 13% more efficient at 8.43 kWh/100 lb versus 9.73 kWh/100 lb for the Summit BIM55BU/LM601. The Kold-Draft KD-70E is larger at 68 lb/day versus 65 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 68 | 65 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Self Contained Unit | Self Contained Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 0 | 0 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 8.43 | 9.73 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 23 | 16.7 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Kold-Draft | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |