Koolaire KYP0500A-161vsManitowoc IYT0500A-161X
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Koolaire KYP0500A-161
Harvest Rate
422lb/day
Energy Use
5.02kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.6gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Manitowoc IYT0500A-161X
Harvest Rate
421lb/day
Energy Use
5.05kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19.9gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 5.02 vs 5.05 kWh/100 lb. The Koolaire KYP0500A-161 is larger at 422 lb/day versus 421 lb/day. Koolaire KYP0500A-161 uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088).
Production
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 422 | 421 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.02 | 5.05 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 13.6 | 19.9 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |