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Small Cube Ice Makers

Shop small cube ice makers with built-in bins, producing 139–340 lb/day in 21–30 in. widths. Compare Scotsman, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, ITV and ICETRO models.

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Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 130 A1H air-cooled half cube undercounter ice machine, rated at 139 lb/day.
Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 130 A1H air-cooled half cube undercounter ice machine, rated at 139 lb/day.

ITV SPIKA NG 130 A1H Undercounter Ice Machine - 139 lb/Day Half Dice Cube with 44 lb Bin, 21 inches Air-Cooled Commercial

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Regular price $2,813.50
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A commercial ice machine with a brushed stainless steel front panel, black top and base, and a small blue-and-white logo badge on the right side, shown on a plain white background.
A commercial ice machine with a brushed stainless steel front panel, black top and base, and a small blue-and-white logo badge on the right side, shown on a plain white background.

Manitowoc UYP0310A NEO Undercounter Half Dice Cube Ice Maker - 330 lb/Day with 119 lb Bin, Air-Cooled

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A commercial ice machine with a white body, a black curved top lid, black legs, and black ventilation grilles on the bottom front. The brand name 'ba-CHileans' is visible in blue on the front upper section.
A commercial ice machine with a white body, a black curved top lid, black legs, and black ventilation grilles on the bottom front. The brand name 'ba-CHileans' is visible in blue on the front upper section.

Ice-O-Matic CIMU300HA90 30.34-Inch Air-Cooled Half Cube Undercounter Ice Maker - 302 lb/Day with 112 lb Bin

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Ice-O-Matic CIMU220HA90 24.54-Inch Air-Cooled Half Cube Undercounter Ice Maker - 223 lb/Day with 74 lb Bin
Ice-O-Matic CIMU220HA90 24.54-Inch Air-Cooled Half Cube Undercounter Ice Maker - 223 lb/Day with 74 lb Bin

Ice-O-Matic CIMU220HA90 24.54-Inch Air-Cooled Half Cube Undercounter Ice Maker - 223 lb/Day with 74 lb Bin

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Regular price $3,352.00
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A commercial countertop ice machine by Scotsman, featuring a brushed silver metal body, a dark gray/black front display window, a dark gray vented lower section, and four black legs, shown on a plain white background.
A commercial countertop ice machine by Scotsman, featuring a brushed silver metal body, a dark gray/black front display window, a dark gray vented lower section, and four black legs, shown on a plain white background.

Scotsman UC2724SAX-1 Undercounter Ice Machine - 282 lb/Day Small Cube with 80 lb Bin, 24 Inch Air-Cooled

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Regular price $3,148.00
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A commercial countertop ice machine by Scotsman, featuring a brushed silver metal body, a dark gray curved top panel, and a dark gray vented lower section on black legs, shown against a plain white background.
A commercial countertop ice machine by Scotsman, featuring a brushed silver metal body, a dark gray curved top panel, and a dark gray vented lower section on black legs, shown against a plain white background.
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Scotsman UC2024SAX-1 Undercounter Ice Machine - 227 lb/Day Small Cube with 80 lb Bin, 24 Inch Air-Cooled

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Regular price $2,772.00
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Ice cream freezer with 'ICETRO' branding on a white background
Ice cream freezer with 'ICETRO' branding on a white background
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ICETRO IU-0220-AH Undercounter Ice Machine - 202 lb/day, Half Dice Cube, 26 inches Air-Cooled Commercial

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Regular price $3,209.00
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Ice cream freezer with 'ICETRO' branding on a white background
Ice cream freezer with 'ICETRO' branding on a white background

ICETRO IU-0170-AH Undercounter Ice Machine - 175 lb/day, Half Dice Cube, 26 inches Air-Cooled Commercial

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Regular price $2,878.00
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Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 360 A1H air-cooled half dice undercounter ice machine, rated at 340 lb/day.
Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 360 A1H air-cooled half dice undercounter ice machine, rated at 340 lb/day.

ITV SPIKA NG 360 A1H Undercounter Ice Machine - 340 lb/Day Half Dice Cube with 99 lb Bin, 30 inches Air-Cooled Commercial

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Regular price $3,859.50
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Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 230 A1H air-cooled half dice undercounter ice machine, rated at 223 lb/day.
Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 230 A1H air-cooled half dice undercounter ice machine, rated at 223 lb/day.

ITV SPIKA NG 230 A1H Undercounter Ice Machine - 223 lb/Day Half Dice Cube with 77 lb Bin, 26 inches Air-Cooled Commercial

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Regular price $3,458.50
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Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 160 A1H air-cooled half dice undercounter ice machine, rated at 159 lb/day.
Front view of the ITV SPIKA NG 160 A1H air-cooled half dice undercounter ice machine, rated at 159 lb/day.

ITV SPIKA NG 160 A1H Undercounter Ice Machine - 159 lb/Day Half Dice Cube with 44 lb Bin, 21 inches Air-Cooled Commercial

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Regular price $3,214.50
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Why choose small cube ice?

Small cubes pack tightly in a cup, so they displace more liquid and chill drinks faster than full-size cubes. That is why fountain-drink restaurants, cafés and bars that serve soft drinks and blended drinks prefer them. Small cubes also fill bags and coolers evenly, and they blend more easily than full cubes. The trade-off is that they melt a little faster than a full cube. Compare the two in full cube vs half cube ice.

Watch the naming: Scotsman's "medium cube" is a full-size cube, not a small cube. If you want the Scotsman equivalent of half dice, look for model codes with SA (for example UC2024SAX-1).

Compare small cube undercounter ice makers

Model Brand / name for the cube Rated lb/day (70/50) Built-in bin Width
SPIKA NG 130 A1H ITV / half dice 139 44 lb 21 in.
SPIKA NG 160 A1H ITV / half dice 159 44 lb 21 in.
IU-0170-AH ICETRO / half dice 175 77 lb 26 in.
IU-0220-AH ICETRO / half dice 202 77 lb 26 in.
CIMU220HA90 Ice-O-Matic / half cube 223 74 lb 24.5 in.
SPIKA NG 230 A1H ITV / half dice 223 77 lb 26 in.
UC2024SAX-1 Scotsman / small cube 227 80 lb 24 in.
UC2724SAX-1 Scotsman / small cube 282 80 lb 24 in.
CIMU300HA90 Ice-O-Matic / half cube 302 112 lb 30.3 in.
UYP0310A Manitowoc NEO / half dice 330 119 lb about 30 in.
SPIKA NG 360 A1H ITV / half dice 340 99 lb 30 in.

Sizing: rated vs real output

Ratings are measured at 70°F air and 50°F water. In a warm kitchen, output drops. Scotsman's UC2024SAX-1 is rated at 227 lb/day but makes about 166 lb/day at 90°F air and 70°F water. Manitowoc's UYP0310A drops from 330 to 270 lb/day, and ICETRO's IU-0220-AH from 202 to 150 lb/day, under the same conditions. Use the lower number for your peak day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is small cube ice used for?

Small cube ice is mainly used in fountain soft drinks, iced tea, blended drinks and cocktails, because the cubes pack tightly and chill liquid quickly. It is also good for filling bags, coolers and food displays evenly.

Is small cube the same as half dice or half cube?

Yes, in practice. Scotsman's small cube, Manitowoc's half dice and Ice-O-Matic's half cube are all half-size cubes of about 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 inch. Scotsman's medium cube, however, is a full-size cube.

Small cube vs full cube: which is better for drinks?

Small cubes chill drinks faster and fit more ice in a cup, which suits soft drinks and blended drinks. Full cubes melt more slowly, which suits spirits, water and drinks that sit longer. Many restaurants use small cube at the fountain and full cube at the bar.

How much ice does a small cube undercounter machine make?

Our small cube undercounter machines are rated at 139 to 340 lb/day at 70°F air and 50°F water, with built-in bins of about 44 to 119 lb. In warmer conditions, plan for roughly 20-27% less output.