Manitowoc IDT0420A-161vsScotsman MC0530SAX-1A
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Manitowoc IDT0420A-161
Harvest Rate
375lb/day
Energy Use
5.60kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
Scotsman MC0530SAX-1A
Harvest Rate
370lb/day
Energy Use
4.75kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18.7gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Scotsman MC0530SAX-1A is 15% more efficient at 4.75 kWh/100 lb versus 5.60 kWh/100 lb for the Manitowoc IDT0420A-161. The Manitowoc IDT0420A-161 is larger at 375 lb/day versus 370 lb/day. Scotsman MC0530SAX-1A uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Manitowoc IDT0420A-161 sits higher in the category, ranking above 57% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Manitowoc | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 375 | 370 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Manitowoc | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.60 | 4.75 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 19 | 18.7 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Manitowoc | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Other, R410A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Manitowoc | Scotsman |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |