The Hoshizaki KM-81BAK is a self-contained commercial ice machine that produces up to 78 pounds of crescent cube ice per day and stores it in an integrated 38 lb bin, so a busy bar, restaurant, cafe, or healthcare kitchen stays stocked through peak service without a separate storage bin or remote condenser. Hoshizaki's signature crescent cube is dense and slow-melting with a high ice-to-water ratio, so it chills drinks fast, displaces more volume in the glass, and won't water down the pour.

Engineered for years of continuous foodservice duty, it is built around a corrosion-resistant stainless steel evaporator and an air-cooled refrigeration system running on R290 (Hydrocarbon) refrigerant, with a stainless exterior that wipes clean between cleanings. Hoshizaki's reputation for reliability and long service life makes it a specify-once machine for operators who can't afford ice downtime.

Key Features

• Also known as KM-80BAJ
• Air-cooled system
• 78-lb. maximum daily ice production
• 1.3-cu-ft. storage bin holds 38 lbs. of premade ice
• ADA compliant
• Produces crescent ice
• Cube dimensions: 1 1/8 in. W x 1/2 in. D x 1 1/2 in. H
• Low-profile ice machine fits under counters or into small spaces
• Forward-facing design enables built-in installation
• Made of rust-resistant stainless steel

Installation & Utility Requirements

• Front-breathing airflow reduces side and rear clearance requirements
• Ideal ambient air temperature: 45-100 degrees F
• Ideal incoming water temperature: 45-90 degrees F
• Ideal incoming water pressure: 10-113 PSI
• Ideal clearances: 0.6 in. at top; 12 in. at front
• Overall: 17 3/4 in. W x 24 in. D x 39 in. H
• 3.5 A, 8.45 kW
• 115 V/60 Hz/1 ph, 6.5-ft. power cord with NEMA 5-15P plug

Warranty

Backed by Hoshizaki's 3-year Parts & Labor; 5-year Parts & Labor Evaporator; 5-year Compressor & Condenser Parts warranty.