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Hoshizaki KMD-505MAJ 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 500 lb/Day, Dispenser-Ready
Hoshizaki KMD-355MAJ 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 395 lb/Day, Dispenser-Ready
Hoshizaki KM-522MAK Modular Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 548 lb/Day, Air-Cooled
Hoshizaki KM-330MAK Modular Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 431 lb/Day, Air-Cooled
Hoshizaki KM-81BAK Undercounter Crescent Cube Ice Maker - 98 lb/Day with 38 lb Bin, Air-Cooled
Hoshizaki KM-622MAK 22-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 673 lb/Day
Hoshizaki KM-730MAK 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 756 lb/Day
Hoshizaki KM-830MAK2 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 777 lb/Day
Hoshizaki KM-1301SAJ 48-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 1365 lb/Day
Hoshizaki KM-1900SAJ 48-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 1875 lb/Day
Hoshizaki KM-1100MAJ 30-Inch Air-Cooled Crescent Cube Ice Machine Head - 1087 lb/Day
Hoshizaki KM-81BAJ Undercounter Crescent Cube Ice Maker - 78 lb/Day with 38 lb Bin, Air-Cooled
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What makes crescent ice different?
Most cube machines freeze water in a grid and release a sheet of cubes. Hoshizaki's KM machines form each crescent individually on a stainless steel evaporator. The result is a hard, clear cube with a distinctive half-moon shape:
- Displacement and cooling: the curved shape packs well in a glass and gives broad contact with the drink.
- Dispensing: the cubes slide easily, which is why crescent ice is popular on beverage dispensers and soda fountains.
- Presentation: it is clean and recognizable in soft drinks, water and mixed drinks.
Crescent cube is Hoshizaki's signature ice shape, so every model on this page is a Hoshizaki. Compare it with full cube and half cube ice from other brands.
Undercounter crescent cube machines (built-in bin)
| Model | Rated lb/day (70/50) | Built-in bin | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| KM-81BAJ | 78 | 38 lb | 17.75 in. |
| KM-81BAK | 98 | 38 lb | - |
| KM-116BAK | 130 | 53 lb | 23.75 in. |
| KM-161BAK | 156 | 78 lb | 23.75 in. |
| KM-231BAK | 223 | 80 lb | 24 in. |
| KM-301BAK | 285 | 100 lb | 30 in. |
"-" = width not listed in the title; see the product page.
The KM-231BAK, for example, runs on 115V with a NEMA 5-15P plug and uses R290 refrigerant. BAJ versions of several models (KM-116BAJ, KM-161BAJ, KM-231BAJ, KM-301BAJ) are also in the grid; compare output and price on each product page. See all Hoshizaki undercounter ice machines.
Modular crescent cube heads (pair with a bin)
| Model | Rated lb/day (70/50) | Width | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KM-330MAK | 431 | - | Entry-size head |
| KM-522MAK | 548 | 22 in. | Slim 22-inch cabinet |
| KM-622MAK | 673 | 22 in. | |
| KM-730MAK | 756 | 30 in. | |
| KM-830MAK2 | 777 | 30 in. | |
| KM-1100MAJ | 1,087 (about 935 at 90/70) | 30 in. | 208-230V, hardwired |
| KM-1601SAJ | 1,538 | 48 in. | |
| KM-1900SAJ | 1,875 | 48 in. | Largest crescent head |
Pair a head with a Hoshizaki bin of matching width, such as the B-300SF (22 in., 300 lb) or B-500SF (30 in., 500 lb). Larger heads go on the B-800SF or B-1150SS. Confirm compatibility on each product page. Over 1,000 lb/day, see industrial ice machines.
Dispenser-ready crescent heads (KMD)
The KMD-355MAJ (395 lb/day) and KMD-505MAJ (500 lb/day) are 30-inch heads designed to sit on a compatible ice dispenser or bin. They suit quick-service fountain stations, hotel floors and self-serve beverage counters. Check the required top kit for your dispenser.
Who chooses crescent ice?
Quick-service and fast-casual restaurants on soda fountains, hotels, sports bars and healthcare cafeterias that want a clean-looking cube that dispenses reliably. For bars and cocktails, many operators run crescent cube in the well and a large cube or sphere maker for spirits.
Protect the evaporator
Filtered water reduces scale on the evaporator and keeps cubes clear. Hoshizaki's own filter systems include the H9320-51 single, H9320-52 twin and H9320-53 triple filters. Match the filter to your machine's production. Browse all Hoshizaki ice machines.
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