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Hoshizaki KMD-505MAJ 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 500 lb/Day, Dispenser-Ready
Manitowoc IRP0500A Indigo NXT 30-Inch Air-Cooled Regular Cube Ice Machine Head - 509 lb/Day
ICETRO IM-0460-WC Commercial Ice Machine Head - 463 lbs/day, Full Dice Cube, 30 inches Water-Cooled Modular
Manitowoc IDT0620A Indigo NXT 22-Inch Air-Cooled Full Dice Cube Ice Machine Head - 560 lb/Day
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Who needs a 500 lb ice machine?
500 lb/day is the most common size for full-service restaurants, busy bars and mid-size hotels. Using Manitowoc's rules of thumb (1.5 lb per restaurant seat, 3 lb per bar seat), it typically covers:
- A restaurant with about 200-300 seats, or fewer seats with a busy bar
- A bar or nightclub with 120-150 seats
- Hotel guest ice for about 80-100 rooms (at 5 lb per room)
If your estimate is close to 500 lb, size for the warm-day output below, or go up to the next size.
"500 lb" doesn't always mean 500 lb
Titles list output at 70°F air and 50°F water. The AHRI rating at 90°F air and 70°F water is lower. Two examples from our own production ratings guide:
| Model | Rated (70/50) | At 90/70 |
|---|---|---|
| ICETRO IM-0550-AC-22 | 508 lb/day | 383 lb/day |
| ITV SPIKA MS500A1F | 522 lb/day | 410 lb/day |
A buyer who needs 450 lb on the hottest day should look at the warm-condition figure on each product page.
500 lb ice machine heads by width
| Model | Brand | Ice type | Rated lb/day | Width | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDT0420A | Manitowoc | Full dice | 470 | 22 in. | Air |
| KM-522MAK | Hoshizaki | Crescent | 548 | 22 in. | Air |
| CIM0520FA90 | Ice-O-Matic | Full cube | 525 | 22 in. | Air |
| IM-0550-AC-22 | ICETRO | Full dice | 508 | 22 in. | Air |
| IDP0500A | Manitowoc | Full dice | 515 | 30 in. | Air |
| MC0530MAX-1 | Scotsman | Medium (full-size) cube | 476 | 30 in. | Air |
| CIM0530FA90 | Ice-O-Matic | Full cube | 525 | 30 in. | Air |
| SPIKA MS500A1F | ITV | Full dice | 522 | 30 in. | Air |
| SPIKA MS500W1F | ITV | Full dice | 507 | 30 in. | Water |
| IM-0460-WC | ICETRO | Full dice | 463 | 30 in. | Water |
| KMD-505MAJ | Hoshizaki | Crescent (dispenser-ready) | 500 | 30 in. | Air |
22 or 30 inches? A 22-inch head saves counter or wall space and fits 22-inch bins. A 30-inch head fits the most common bin width and gives more bin choices. Half cube and half dice versions of most models are also in the grid above.
Pair the head with the right bin
A 500 lb head usually sits on a bin that holds about 300-550 lb, matched to the head's width:
| Brand | 22 in. bin | 30 in. bin |
|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc | D320 (264 lb) | D400 (365 lb), D570 (532 lb) |
| Hoshizaki | B-300SF (300 lb) | B-500SF (500 lb) |
| Scotsman | B322S (370 lb) | B530P (536 lb) |
| Ice-O-Matic | B42 (351 lb) | B55 (510 lb) |
Always confirm head-to-bin compatibility and any top kit or adapter on the product page. See ice storage bins and our bin sizing guide.
500 lb ice and water dispensers
For self-service, the Scotsman Meridian HID525AX-1 and HID540AX-1 make 500 lb/day of nugget ice and dispense it hands-free, with 25 or 40 lb of storage. See hotel ice machines for more dispenser options.
Power and cooling
Many 500 lb heads run on 115V (the ICETRO IM-0550 series, for example), while others need 208-230V. Check before you order. Air-cooled is standard. Pick water-cooled only for hot, poorly ventilated rooms where codes allow, or a remote condenser model to move heat out of the kitchen. Brand-specific options: Manitowoc 500 lb and Hoshizaki 500 lb. One size down: 400 lb. One size up: 600 lb.
