Koolaire KYT1700N-261vsManitowoc IDT1830C-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Koolaire KYT1700N-261
Harvest Rate
1490lb/day
Energy Use
4kWh/100 lb
Water Use
20gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Manitowoc IDT1830C-161
Harvest Rate
1500lb/day
Energy Use
4.04kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18.5gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Key differences
Both models are closely matched on energy: 4.00 vs 4.04 kWh/100 lb. The Manitowoc IDT1830C-161 is larger at 1500 lb/day versus 1490 lb/day.
Production
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 1490 | 1500 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Remote Condensing Unit | Remote Condensing Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4 | 4.04 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 20 | 18.5 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Other, R410A | Other, R410A |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-410A (GWP:2088) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Koolaire | Manitowoc |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |
| Condenser Model | JCT1500-261 | CVDT1800-261 |