Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V

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Model:Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32
Medium Cube Ice Air-Cooled Up to 1,909 lb/day 48 in. Wide Modular Head 208-230V
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A stainless steel commercial ice machine by Scotsman, featuring a front vent grille, a digital control panel on the lower left, and a brushed metal front casing, isolated on a white background.

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V

Regular price $11,065.00
Sale price $11,065.00 Regular price $26,988.00
Unit price

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Description

Maximum 48-Inch Medium Cube Output for Large-Scale Ice Demand

The Scotsman MC1848MA-32 Prodigy ELITE is a head-only, air-cooled modular cuber that produces up to 1,909 lb of medium cube ice every 24 hours. Under the warmer 90°F air/70°F water test condition, the official rating is 1,426 lb per 24 hours—a more conservative number to use when sizing equipment for a hot kitchen or warm utility area. Its 48-inch-wide cabinet is designed for a compatible Scotsman storage bin or ice dispenser, letting you select the production head and storage capacity around the operation's real demand instead of accepting a fixed built-in bin.

Each medium cube measures approximately 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. This familiar, solid cube provides useful displacement and dependable chilling for soft drinks, cocktails, water service, banquet beverage stations, and back-of-house prep. Because this SKU is the medium-cube version, don't confuse it with the small-cube variants in the same family.

The Prodigy ELITE platform adds tools that matter after installation. The integrated ICELINQ® app connects through Bluetooth® for real-time diagnostics, settings, unit information, and guided cleaning. Upgraded ice-thickness and water sensors improve durability and cleanability, while Preservation Mode helps maximize uptime and alerts users to developing issues. The external AutoAlert™ panel displays machine status, bin-full condition, and an easier-to-read 16-segment display without requiring staff to remove a panel.

Sanitation and water management are also built into the design. A removable external air filter speeds routine cleaning, WaterSense adaptive purge helps control dissolved minerals and water use, and antimicrobial protection guards internal surfaces between scheduled cleanings. This exact MC1848MA-32 is the 208-230/60/1, air-cooled R-404A configuration. It does not include an ice bin, adapter, or water filter, so those components must be matched to the installation separately.


Key Features

  • Up to 1,909 lb/day: 1,426 lb/day at 90°F air/70°F water

  • Medium cube: approximately 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.

  • ICELINQ® mobile access: real-time diagnostics, guided cleaning, settings, troubleshooting support, and unit information

  • Bluetooth® connection: pairs with the app without opening the cabinet

  • AutoAlert™ panel: machine status, external bin-full light, and readable 16-segment display

  • Preservation Mode: helps maximize uptime and alerts users to potential issues

  • Upgraded sensors: improved ice-thickness and water-sensor cleanability and durability

  • WaterSense adaptive purge: manages mineral concentration while optimizing potable-water use

  • Sanitary service design: removable external air filter, guided cleaning, and antimicrobial protection

  • Modular configuration: compatible storage bin or dispenser and any required adapter are sold separately

  • Exact utility package: air-cooled, 208-230/60/1, R-404A


Best For

Restaurants, bars, hotels, institutional kitchens, and other operations that need dependable medium-cube output and want to size the storage bin separately.


Full Specifications

Brand | Scotsman |

Model | MC1848MA-32 |

Series | MC1848 Prodigy ELITE |

Machine Type | Modular ice machine head; storage bin sold separately |

Ice Type | Medium cube |

Ice Size / Hardness | 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. |

Cooling | Air-cooled |

Daily Production - 70°F air/50°F water | 1,909 lb (866 kg)/24 hours |

Daily Production - 90°F air/70°F water | 1,426 lb (647 kg)/24 hours |

Storage Capacity | Separate bin or dispenser required |

Cabinet Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48 x 24 x 29 in. |

Shipping Weight | 355 lb |

Electrical | 208-230/60/1 |

Maximum Fuse / Breaker | 25 A |

Minimum Circuit Ampacity | 23.3 A |

Power Connection | Field electrical connection; follow model wiring diagram |

Refrigerant | R-404A |

Heat Rejection | 27,400 BTU/hr |

Energy Use at 90°F/70°F | 4.48 kWh/100 lb |

Potable Water Use at 90°F/70°F | 18.0 gal/100 lb |

Potable Water Inlet | 3/8 in. FPT potable-water inlet |

Drain Connection | 3/4 in. FPT machine drain |

Operating Air Temperature | 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C) |

Operating Water Temperature | 40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 38°C) |

Potable Water Pressure | 20 to 80 PSIG (1.4 to 5.5 bar) |

Electrical Voltage Tolerance | -5% to +10% of nameplate voltage |

Published Certifications | NSF, cULus, ICELINQ® compatible, Bluetooth® enabled, AHRI |


Warranty

  • Machine: 3 years parts and labor on all components

  • Evaporator: 5 years parts and labor

  • Compressor and condenser: 5 years parts

The published terms above apply to qualifying commercial installations in North, South, and Central America. Residential applications are listed at one year parts and labor; confirm the current written warranty and registration requirements for the installation location.


Accessories & Installation

Optional controls and sanitation: KVS Vari-Smart™ ultrasonic ice-level control; KBILC basic thermistor ice-level control; KSBU Smart-Board™; KSBU-N network-capable Smart-Board™; KPAS Prodigy Advanced Sustainability Kit; XR-30 XSafe® sanitation system. Select a compatible Scotsman bin or dispenser and the required bin-top adapter separately.

This listing is for the ice-production head only. The storage bin or dispenser, bin-top adapter or ice deflector where required, machine-to-bin control arrangement, water filter, drain materials, and field electrical connection are separate. Verify the complete Scotsman combination and total installed height before ordering. Production varies with ambient and inlet-water conditions. Use the current Scotsman specification sheet and installation manual, and follow local plumbing and electrical codes.

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Features

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Resources

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Buying Guide

Quick Answer: The Scotsman MC1848MA-32 is a high-output medium-cube production head for a separately designed storage system. The listed MA revision is rated at up to 1,909 lb/day and 1,426 lb/day at 90 F air and 70 F water. Confirm the exact model revision and available stock before specifying the complete installation.

Who should consider this model

Consider it for a kitchen or hospitality operation with weighed high daily demand and enough space for a large bin. Check how staff move ice to service points and whether the bin opening is accessible. High daily production is useful only when storage, handling, and maintenance access support the same workload.

Key buying facts

Item

Published detail

Ice and configuration

medium cube air-cooled modular head

Output at 70 F air and 50 F water

Up to 1,909 lb per 24 hours

Output at 90 F air and 70 F water

1,426 lb per 24 hours

Storage

Compatible bin or dispenser sold separately

Head dimensions W x D x H

48 inch class x 24 x 29 in head

Electrical supply

208 to 230V 60 Hz single phase

The main buying decision

At the reviewed prices, moving from MC1448MA-32 adds $2,369 to the head price and 238 lb/day of published warm-condition output, about 20%. That comparison helps evaluate a production shortfall. It does not establish that either machine can meet a concentrated opening load without suitably sized storage.

Before selecting the head, make a schedule of opening loads, peak service draws, and overnight recovery. Include ice used in preparation and transported to other locations. Discuss backup supply during cleaning or servicing. This operating plan is more useful for a large system than a generic restaurant seat-count estimate.

Installation checks

The listed MA revision uses 208 to 230V single-phase power. Its matching specification sheet gives 23.3 A minimum circuit ampacity and a 25 A maximum fuse or breaker. Have an electrician confirm the nameplate. Treat the 48-inch label as a class size and check the exact maximum envelope, bin height, utility routing, ventilation, and delivery access.

Compare the right alternative

The MC1448MA-32 is a lower-output option in the same width class. Newer MC1848MAX-32 documentation describes a different revision with different refrigerant and performance. Do not substitute that sheet for this MA model or assume a supplier substitution has identical output.

Plan the complete purchase

Build the quote around the head, manufacturer-approved bin, required top components, filtration, freight services, and installation. The matching MA sheet identifies R404A; verify the actual supplied unit and local service support. Request the current delivery estimate and full model suffix before paying for the system.

For a broader demand worksheet, use our ice machine sizing guide.

Buyer questions

Does MC1848MA-32 include the bin shown in some photos?

No. This guide covers the production head. Confirm every included component on the quotation.

Is MC1848MA-32 the same model as MC1848MAX-32?

They are different listed revisions. Use the specification sheet that matches the actual model being supplied.

Does 1,909 lb/day mean that much ice is available at opening?

No. Opening reserve depends on the selected storage and the ice already made before service.

Request a complete quote

Send your ZIP code, current equipment models, measured peak demand, and available space. Ask Ice Maker Supply for a quote for the Scotsman MC1848MA-32 with the required storage, installation components, and current delivery estimate.

Shipping Policy

Ice Maker Supply ships commercial ice makers, ice storage bins, dispensers, filters, accessories, and related equipment through manufacturers, authorized distributors, fulfillment facilities, and parcel or freight carriers. The following terms explain delivery estimates, shipping coverage, freight service, and how to receive an order safely.

1. Where We Ship

We currently ship to eligible street addresses in the 48 contiguous United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, APO/FPO/DPO military addresses, international destinations, or P.O. boxes.

Delivery to rural, remote, construction, or limited-access locations may require extra coordination or may not be available for certain equipment. If a location cannot be serviced, we will contact you to review the options, including cancellation and refund when appropriate.

2. Free Standard Shipping & Additional Charges

Free standard shipping is available for qualifying products and eligible delivery addresses within the contiguous United States, as shown on the product page or at checkout. If a product does not qualify, the applicable shipping charge will be shown during checkout or in a written quotation before you complete the purchase.

Free standard shipping does not automatically include the services below, which may incur additional charges when requested or required:

  • Liftgate unloading when the receiving location does not have a suitable loading dock or forklift.
  • Inside delivery, room placement, unpacking, assembly, or installation.
  • Residential, remote-area, limited-access, special-appointment, or other carrier accessorial services.
  • Redelivery, storage, or address-reassignment charges caused by delivery access or receiving issues.

We will explain required additional shipping services or charges before arranging them and obtain your approval when applicable. Fees or exclusions shown in a product-specific quotation take precedence over general offers.

3. Order Processing & Estimated Delivery

Estimated standard delivery: 5–7 business days for eligible, in-stock products under normal shipping conditions.

This 5–7-business-day estimate is measured from order confirmation and successful payment verification (whichever occurs later) to expected delivery. It includes ordinary processing and transportation; processing time is not added again on top of this estimate.

Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding major U.S. holidays. Orders placed outside normal business hours may begin processing on the next business day. Shipment and arrival can vary with product availability, warehouse location, freight schedules, and destination.

The 5–7-business-day estimate does not apply to backorders, special orders, made-to-order items, products with a longer published lead time, or shipments requiring exceptional freight arrangements. Large freight shipments and remote destinations may take longer. Any different timeline shown on an individual product page or provided in writing for your order takes precedence.

Delivery dates are estimates, not guaranteed arrival dates. Please schedule equipment installers only after delivery and inspection.

4. Parcel Shipping & Freight Delivery

Smaller items may arrive by parcel carrier. Larger or heavier ice machines, bins, and commercial equipment often ship on pallets through a freight carrier.

Unless a different service is confirmed in writing, standard freight delivery is generally to an accessible truckside, curbside, or receiving/loading area. It does not include carrying equipment inside the property, placement in a kitchen or storage room, unpacking, disposal of packaging, or installation.

The receiving location must be accessible to the assigned carrier and must have an appropriate unloading plan. Let us know before shipment if you do not have a loading dock or forklift.

5. Liftgate, Residential & Limited-Access Delivery

A liftgate is a platform used to lower certain freight items from the truck to ground level. It may be necessary when the receiving location lacks a suitable loading dock or forklift. Liftgate service must be requested before dispatch and is subject to carrier availability, weight, size, and any applicable fee.

Residential addresses, schools, churches, construction sites, storage sites, and other restricted-access locations may have special freight requirements. Not all shipments can be delivered by liftgate. Contact us before ordering if your unloading conditions are uncertain.

6. Delivery Appointments & Receiving Requirements

Some freight carriers will call to schedule delivery. Please provide an accurate phone number and a receiving contact who can be available during the carrier’s delivery window.

Delivery windows depend on the carrier and are not guaranteed unless expressly confirmed. If the carrier cannot deliver because the recipient is unavailable, the location is inaccessible, or suitable unloading arrangements are missing, redelivery or storage fees may apply.

7. Shipping Confirmation & Tracking

We will provide shipping confirmation and available tracking details after the order has been handed to the shipping carrier and the information becomes available. Freight shipments may use a PRO number or other freight reference instead of a parcel tracking number.

Tracking information may take time to update after dispatch. If your shipment shows no movement for more than five business days, contact us so we can investigate with the carrier or shipping warehouse.

8. Orders Arriving in Multiple Shipments

An ice machine head, bin, dispenser, water filter, accessory, or replacement part may ship separately, especially when the products come from different facilities or suppliers. Each shipment may have its own tracking number and arrival date.

9. Inspecting Freight at Delivery

Commercial equipment should be inspected before signing the carrier’s delivery receipt whenever reasonably possible. We recommend that you:

1.  Confirm the correct number of cartons or pallets and look for missing items.

2.  Examine the packaging for tears, punctures, crushed corners, moisture, or broken pallets.

3.  Check accessible equipment surfaces for visible damage, and photograph any concerns.

4.  Write clear notes describing visible damage or shortages on the carrier’s delivery receipt before signing.

5.  Retain the receipt, photographs, and original packaging until the equipment is checked.

If there is serious visible damage, document it and contact us immediately for guidance. Do not accept a badly damaged shipment without noting the condition on the receipt. An unqualified signature may make the freight claim process more difficult, but does not override applicable legal rights.

10. Damaged, Missing, or Incorrect Products

If equipment arrives damaged, an item is missing, or a different model is delivered, contact us promptly, preferably within one business day of delivery or as soon as the issue is discovered. This is a request for fast reporting to help preserve carrier and supplier claim evidence, not a waiver of your rights.

Please send your order number, model details, photos of the product and packaging, a description of the problem, delivery receipt notes (if available), and the serial number if relevant.

Do not install or use visibly damaged equipment before contacting us. Keep the packaging. We will coordinate with the relevant shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing partner to investigate and arrange an appropriate resolution.

11. Delays, Backorders & Special Orders

Inventory, manufacturer production, payment verification, holiday schedules, weather, and carrier operations can affect fulfillment. If we determine that an order cannot be shipped within the applicable communicated shipment timeframe, we will notify you and offer the shipment-delay, cancellation, and refund options required by applicable law.

We will not substitute a materially different model without your approval. For backordered or made-to-order items, we will communicate the available lead-time information before proceeding when possible.

12. Address Changes, Redelivery & Returned Shipments

Please confirm your complete shipping address, business name, suite number, ZIP code, telephone number, and any receiving restrictions at checkout. Contact us immediately if a correction is needed. Changes after dispatch may be unavailable or may incur a carrier reconsignment fee.

Returned-to-sender orders or refused deliveries may require review and additional transportation charges when the issue is caused by an incorrect address, unavailable recipient, or customer-requested change. We will explain the available options, subject to the order’s circumstances and applicable law.

13. Lost Shipments or Orders Marked Delivered

If tracking shows “Delivered” but the equipment has not arrived, contact us as soon as possible. We will review the shipment record, carrier proof of delivery, delivery address, and any signature information with the carrier or fulfillment partner.

If a shipment is confirmed lost or misdelivered, we will work toward a suitable resolution, including replacement or refund as appropriate under the order circumstances and applicable law.

14. Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipping is not currently offered as a standard checkout service. If you have an urgent project, contact us before ordering so we can check current stock and provide a realistic shipping estimate.

15. Cancellations, Refused Deliveries & Returns

For cancellations or voluntary returns, please review our Refund Policy before shipping any item back. Most eligible unused and uninstalled products may qualify for a return request within 30 days of delivery, subject to authorization and the conditions stated in that policy.

If a shipment is refused for a reason unrelated to shipping damage, an incorrect item, or our error, applicable return freight or handling charges may apply. Please contact us before refusing a shipment whenever possible.

Refund Policy: https://icemakersupply.com/policies/refund-policy

16. Warranty Replacement Shipping

Warranty replacement shipments, when approved, are coordinated in accordance with the relevant manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranty process. Supporting documents, photos, troubleshooting, serial number information, or return of the original item may be required. Replacement delivery timing will be confirmed when the claim is approved.

17. Contact Ice Maker Supply

For shipping questions, freight arrangements, order status, delivery damage, or tracking support, please contact us and include your order number if you already placed an order.

Email: support@icemakersupply.com

Phone: +1 (727) 285-2572

Website: https://icemakersupply.com

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Description

Maximum 48-Inch Medium Cube Output for Large-Scale Ice Demand

The Scotsman MC1848MA-32 Prodigy ELITE is a head-only, air-cooled modular cuber that produces up to 1,909 lb of medium cube ice every 24 hours. Under the warmer 90°F air/70°F water test condition, the official rating is 1,426 lb per 24 hours—a more conservative number to use when sizing equipment for a hot kitchen or warm utility area. Its 48-inch-wide cabinet is designed for a compatible Scotsman storage bin or ice dispenser, letting you select the production head and storage capacity around the operation's real demand instead of accepting a fixed built-in bin.

Each medium cube measures approximately 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. This familiar, solid cube provides useful displacement and dependable chilling for soft drinks, cocktails, water service, banquet beverage stations, and back-of-house prep. Because this SKU is the medium-cube version, don't confuse it with the small-cube variants in the same family.

The Prodigy ELITE platform adds tools that matter after installation. The integrated ICELINQ® app connects through Bluetooth® for real-time diagnostics, settings, unit information, and guided cleaning. Upgraded ice-thickness and water sensors improve durability and cleanability, while Preservation Mode helps maximize uptime and alerts users to developing issues. The external AutoAlert™ panel displays machine status, bin-full condition, and an easier-to-read 16-segment display without requiring staff to remove a panel.

Sanitation and water management are also built into the design. A removable external air filter speeds routine cleaning, WaterSense adaptive purge helps control dissolved minerals and water use, and antimicrobial protection guards internal surfaces between scheduled cleanings. This exact MC1848MA-32 is the 208-230/60/1, air-cooled R-404A configuration. It does not include an ice bin, adapter, or water filter, so those components must be matched to the installation separately.


Key Features

  • Up to 1,909 lb/day: 1,426 lb/day at 90°F air/70°F water

  • Medium cube: approximately 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.

  • ICELINQ® mobile access: real-time diagnostics, guided cleaning, settings, troubleshooting support, and unit information

  • Bluetooth® connection: pairs with the app without opening the cabinet

  • AutoAlert™ panel: machine status, external bin-full light, and readable 16-segment display

  • Preservation Mode: helps maximize uptime and alerts users to potential issues

  • Upgraded sensors: improved ice-thickness and water-sensor cleanability and durability

  • WaterSense adaptive purge: manages mineral concentration while optimizing potable-water use

  • Sanitary service design: removable external air filter, guided cleaning, and antimicrobial protection

  • Modular configuration: compatible storage bin or dispenser and any required adapter are sold separately

  • Exact utility package: air-cooled, 208-230/60/1, R-404A


Best For

Restaurants, bars, hotels, institutional kitchens, and other operations that need dependable medium-cube output and want to size the storage bin separately.


Full Specifications

Brand | Scotsman |

Model | MC1848MA-32 |

Series | MC1848 Prodigy ELITE |

Machine Type | Modular ice machine head; storage bin sold separately |

Ice Type | Medium cube |

Ice Size / Hardness | 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. |

Cooling | Air-cooled |

Daily Production - 70°F air/50°F water | 1,909 lb (866 kg)/24 hours |

Daily Production - 90°F air/70°F water | 1,426 lb (647 kg)/24 hours |

Storage Capacity | Separate bin or dispenser required |

Cabinet Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48 x 24 x 29 in. |

Shipping Weight | 355 lb |

Electrical | 208-230/60/1 |

Maximum Fuse / Breaker | 25 A |

Minimum Circuit Ampacity | 23.3 A |

Power Connection | Field electrical connection; follow model wiring diagram |

Refrigerant | R-404A |

Heat Rejection | 27,400 BTU/hr |

Energy Use at 90°F/70°F | 4.48 kWh/100 lb |

Potable Water Use at 90°F/70°F | 18.0 gal/100 lb |

Potable Water Inlet | 3/8 in. FPT potable-water inlet |

Drain Connection | 3/4 in. FPT machine drain |

Operating Air Temperature | 50°F to 100°F (10°C to 38°C) |

Operating Water Temperature | 40°F to 100°F (4.4°C to 38°C) |

Potable Water Pressure | 20 to 80 PSIG (1.4 to 5.5 bar) |

Electrical Voltage Tolerance | -5% to +10% of nameplate voltage |

Published Certifications | NSF, cULus, ICELINQ® compatible, Bluetooth® enabled, AHRI |


Warranty

  • Machine: 3 years parts and labor on all components

  • Evaporator: 5 years parts and labor

  • Compressor and condenser: 5 years parts

The published terms above apply to qualifying commercial installations in North, South, and Central America. Residential applications are listed at one year parts and labor; confirm the current written warranty and registration requirements for the installation location.


Accessories & Installation

Optional controls and sanitation: KVS Vari-Smart™ ultrasonic ice-level control; KBILC basic thermistor ice-level control; KSBU Smart-Board™; KSBU-N network-capable Smart-Board™; KPAS Prodigy Advanced Sustainability Kit; XR-30 XSafe® sanitation system. Select a compatible Scotsman bin or dispenser and the required bin-top adapter separately.

This listing is for the ice-production head only. The storage bin or dispenser, bin-top adapter or ice deflector where required, machine-to-bin control arrangement, water filter, drain materials, and field electrical connection are separate. Verify the complete Scotsman combination and total installed height before ordering. Production varies with ambient and inlet-water conditions. Use the current Scotsman specification sheet and installation manual, and follow local plumbing and electrical codes.

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Resources

Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 Commercial Ice Machine Head - 1,909 lb/Day Medium Cube, 48 Inch Air-Cooled 208-230V Buying Guide

Quick Answer: The Scotsman MC1848MA-32 is a high-output medium-cube production head for a separately designed storage system. The listed MA revision is rated at up to 1,909 lb/day and 1,426 lb/day at 90 F air and 70 F water. Confirm the exact model revision and available stock before specifying the complete installation.

Who should consider this model

Consider it for a kitchen or hospitality operation with weighed high daily demand and enough space for a large bin. Check how staff move ice to service points and whether the bin opening is accessible. High daily production is useful only when storage, handling, and maintenance access support the same workload.

Key buying facts

Item

Published detail

Ice and configuration

medium cube air-cooled modular head

Output at 70 F air and 50 F water

Up to 1,909 lb per 24 hours

Output at 90 F air and 70 F water

1,426 lb per 24 hours

Storage

Compatible bin or dispenser sold separately

Head dimensions W x D x H

48 inch class x 24 x 29 in head

Electrical supply

208 to 230V 60 Hz single phase

The main buying decision

At the reviewed prices, moving from MC1448MA-32 adds $2,369 to the head price and 238 lb/day of published warm-condition output, about 20%. That comparison helps evaluate a production shortfall. It does not establish that either machine can meet a concentrated opening load without suitably sized storage.

Before selecting the head, make a schedule of opening loads, peak service draws, and overnight recovery. Include ice used in preparation and transported to other locations. Discuss backup supply during cleaning or servicing. This operating plan is more useful for a large system than a generic restaurant seat-count estimate.

Installation checks

The listed MA revision uses 208 to 230V single-phase power. Its matching specification sheet gives 23.3 A minimum circuit ampacity and a 25 A maximum fuse or breaker. Have an electrician confirm the nameplate. Treat the 48-inch label as a class size and check the exact maximum envelope, bin height, utility routing, ventilation, and delivery access.

Compare the right alternative

The MC1448MA-32 is a lower-output option in the same width class. Newer MC1848MAX-32 documentation describes a different revision with different refrigerant and performance. Do not substitute that sheet for this MA model or assume a supplier substitution has identical output.

Plan the complete purchase

Build the quote around the head, manufacturer-approved bin, required top components, filtration, freight services, and installation. The matching MA sheet identifies R404A; verify the actual supplied unit and local service support. Request the current delivery estimate and full model suffix before paying for the system.

For a broader demand worksheet, use our ice machine sizing guide.

Buyer questions

Does MC1848MA-32 include the bin shown in some photos?

No. This guide covers the production head. Confirm every included component on the quotation.

Is MC1848MA-32 the same model as MC1848MAX-32?

They are different listed revisions. Use the specification sheet that matches the actual model being supplied.

Does 1,909 lb/day mean that much ice is available at opening?

No. Opening reserve depends on the selected storage and the ice already made before service.

Request a complete quote

Send your ZIP code, current equipment models, measured peak demand, and available space. Ask Ice Maker Supply for a quote for the Scotsman MC1848MA-32 with the required storage, installation components, and current delivery estimate.

Shipping Policy

Ice Maker Supply ships commercial ice makers, ice storage bins, dispensers, filters, accessories, and related equipment through manufacturers, authorized distributors, fulfillment facilities, and parcel or freight carriers. The following terms explain delivery estimates, shipping coverage, freight service, and how to receive an order safely.

1. Where We Ship

We currently ship to eligible street addresses in the 48 contiguous United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, APO/FPO/DPO military addresses, international destinations, or P.O. boxes.

Delivery to rural, remote, construction, or limited-access locations may require extra coordination or may not be available for certain equipment. If a location cannot be serviced, we will contact you to review the options, including cancellation and refund when appropriate.

2. Free Standard Shipping & Additional Charges

Free standard shipping is available for qualifying products and eligible delivery addresses within the contiguous United States, as shown on the product page or at checkout. If a product does not qualify, the applicable shipping charge will be shown during checkout or in a written quotation before you complete the purchase.

Free standard shipping does not automatically include the services below, which may incur additional charges when requested or required:

  • Liftgate unloading when the receiving location does not have a suitable loading dock or forklift.
  • Inside delivery, room placement, unpacking, assembly, or installation.
  • Residential, remote-area, limited-access, special-appointment, or other carrier accessorial services.
  • Redelivery, storage, or address-reassignment charges caused by delivery access or receiving issues.

We will explain required additional shipping services or charges before arranging them and obtain your approval when applicable. Fees or exclusions shown in a product-specific quotation take precedence over general offers.

3. Order Processing & Estimated Delivery

Estimated standard delivery: 5–7 business days for eligible, in-stock products under normal shipping conditions.

This 5–7-business-day estimate is measured from order confirmation and successful payment verification (whichever occurs later) to expected delivery. It includes ordinary processing and transportation; processing time is not added again on top of this estimate.

Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding major U.S. holidays. Orders placed outside normal business hours may begin processing on the next business day. Shipment and arrival can vary with product availability, warehouse location, freight schedules, and destination.

The 5–7-business-day estimate does not apply to backorders, special orders, made-to-order items, products with a longer published lead time, or shipments requiring exceptional freight arrangements. Large freight shipments and remote destinations may take longer. Any different timeline shown on an individual product page or provided in writing for your order takes precedence.

Delivery dates are estimates, not guaranteed arrival dates. Please schedule equipment installers only after delivery and inspection.

4. Parcel Shipping & Freight Delivery

Smaller items may arrive by parcel carrier. Larger or heavier ice machines, bins, and commercial equipment often ship on pallets through a freight carrier.

Unless a different service is confirmed in writing, standard freight delivery is generally to an accessible truckside, curbside, or receiving/loading area. It does not include carrying equipment inside the property, placement in a kitchen or storage room, unpacking, disposal of packaging, or installation.

The receiving location must be accessible to the assigned carrier and must have an appropriate unloading plan. Let us know before shipment if you do not have a loading dock or forklift.

5. Liftgate, Residential & Limited-Access Delivery

A liftgate is a platform used to lower certain freight items from the truck to ground level. It may be necessary when the receiving location lacks a suitable loading dock or forklift. Liftgate service must be requested before dispatch and is subject to carrier availability, weight, size, and any applicable fee.

Residential addresses, schools, churches, construction sites, storage sites, and other restricted-access locations may have special freight requirements. Not all shipments can be delivered by liftgate. Contact us before ordering if your unloading conditions are uncertain.

6. Delivery Appointments & Receiving Requirements

Some freight carriers will call to schedule delivery. Please provide an accurate phone number and a receiving contact who can be available during the carrier’s delivery window.

Delivery windows depend on the carrier and are not guaranteed unless expressly confirmed. If the carrier cannot deliver because the recipient is unavailable, the location is inaccessible, or suitable unloading arrangements are missing, redelivery or storage fees may apply.

7. Shipping Confirmation & Tracking

We will provide shipping confirmation and available tracking details after the order has been handed to the shipping carrier and the information becomes available. Freight shipments may use a PRO number or other freight reference instead of a parcel tracking number.

Tracking information may take time to update after dispatch. If your shipment shows no movement for more than five business days, contact us so we can investigate with the carrier or shipping warehouse.

8. Orders Arriving in Multiple Shipments

An ice machine head, bin, dispenser, water filter, accessory, or replacement part may ship separately, especially when the products come from different facilities or suppliers. Each shipment may have its own tracking number and arrival date.

9. Inspecting Freight at Delivery

Commercial equipment should be inspected before signing the carrier’s delivery receipt whenever reasonably possible. We recommend that you:

1.  Confirm the correct number of cartons or pallets and look for missing items.

2.  Examine the packaging for tears, punctures, crushed corners, moisture, or broken pallets.

3.  Check accessible equipment surfaces for visible damage, and photograph any concerns.

4.  Write clear notes describing visible damage or shortages on the carrier’s delivery receipt before signing.

5.  Retain the receipt, photographs, and original packaging until the equipment is checked.

If there is serious visible damage, document it and contact us immediately for guidance. Do not accept a badly damaged shipment without noting the condition on the receipt. An unqualified signature may make the freight claim process more difficult, but does not override applicable legal rights.

10. Damaged, Missing, or Incorrect Products

If equipment arrives damaged, an item is missing, or a different model is delivered, contact us promptly, preferably within one business day of delivery or as soon as the issue is discovered. This is a request for fast reporting to help preserve carrier and supplier claim evidence, not a waiver of your rights.

Please send your order number, model details, photos of the product and packaging, a description of the problem, delivery receipt notes (if available), and the serial number if relevant.

Do not install or use visibly damaged equipment before contacting us. Keep the packaging. We will coordinate with the relevant shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing partner to investigate and arrange an appropriate resolution.

11. Delays, Backorders & Special Orders

Inventory, manufacturer production, payment verification, holiday schedules, weather, and carrier operations can affect fulfillment. If we determine that an order cannot be shipped within the applicable communicated shipment timeframe, we will notify you and offer the shipment-delay, cancellation, and refund options required by applicable law.

We will not substitute a materially different model without your approval. For backordered or made-to-order items, we will communicate the available lead-time information before proceeding when possible.

12. Address Changes, Redelivery & Returned Shipments

Please confirm your complete shipping address, business name, suite number, ZIP code, telephone number, and any receiving restrictions at checkout. Contact us immediately if a correction is needed. Changes after dispatch may be unavailable or may incur a carrier reconsignment fee.

Returned-to-sender orders or refused deliveries may require review and additional transportation charges when the issue is caused by an incorrect address, unavailable recipient, or customer-requested change. We will explain the available options, subject to the order’s circumstances and applicable law.

13. Lost Shipments or Orders Marked Delivered

If tracking shows “Delivered” but the equipment has not arrived, contact us as soon as possible. We will review the shipment record, carrier proof of delivery, delivery address, and any signature information with the carrier or fulfillment partner.

If a shipment is confirmed lost or misdelivered, we will work toward a suitable resolution, including replacement or refund as appropriate under the order circumstances and applicable law.

14. Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipping is not currently offered as a standard checkout service. If you have an urgent project, contact us before ordering so we can check current stock and provide a realistic shipping estimate.

15. Cancellations, Refused Deliveries & Returns

For cancellations or voluntary returns, please review our Refund Policy before shipping any item back. Most eligible unused and uninstalled products may qualify for a return request within 30 days of delivery, subject to authorization and the conditions stated in that policy.

If a shipment is refused for a reason unrelated to shipping damage, an incorrect item, or our error, applicable return freight or handling charges may apply. Please contact us before refusing a shipment whenever possible.

Refund Policy: https://icemakersupply.com/policies/refund-policy

16. Warranty Replacement Shipping

Warranty replacement shipments, when approved, are coordinated in accordance with the relevant manufacturer’s or supplier’s warranty process. Supporting documents, photos, troubleshooting, serial number information, or return of the original item may be required. Replacement delivery timing will be confirmed when the claim is approved.

17. Contact Ice Maker Supply

For shipping questions, freight arrangements, order status, delivery damage, or tracking support, please contact us and include your order number if you already placed an order.

Email: support@icemakersupply.com

Phone: +1 (727) 285-2572

Website: https://icemakersupply.com

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Huge output and nice consistent cubes. Does exactly what we needed.

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We needed something that could handle serious volume, and this was the right size for our operation. Haven’t had to worry about running low since the upgrade.

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Rocco

This machine is a beast. Keeps the ice coming even when we’re slammed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 an ice machine head only, or does it include an ice bin?

It’s head-only. The Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 does not include an ice bin, bin-top adapter, or ice dispenser. You must purchase the compatible Scotsman storage bin or dispenser and any required adapter separately.

What ice production rate does the Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 deliver?

It produces up to 1,909 lb of medium cube ice per 24 hours under 70°F water / 90°F air conditions. The more conservative rating is 1,426 lb per 24 hours at 90°F air / 70°F water for warmer environments.

What type and size of ice does this commercial ice machine head produce?

It produces medium cube ice sized approximately 7/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.

What power and cooling configuration is required for the Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32?

This model is air-cooled and requires 208–230V, 60Hz, 1-phase power (208-230/60/1) with an R-404A refrigerant setup.

Does the Scotsman Prodigy ELITE MC1848MA-32 require a water filter and other installation components?

Yes. This listing covers the production head only, so you’ll need to match installation items separately, including the correct water filter if used or required, drain connection materials, the machine-to-bin controls arrangement, and the field electrical connection according to the installation manual and local codes.

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