Hoshizaki AM-50BAK-AD Top Hat Cuber Ice Machine
- Ice Maker
A compact, genuinely ADA-height ice machine that trades top output for fitting under low counters, with commercial-grade cooling and outdoor UL approval.
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Overview
An ADA-compliant undercounter ice machine from Hoshizaki that produces top hat style cubes, rated for up to 54 lbs per 24 hours with 27 lbs of built-in storage. At under 32 inches tall, it fits spaces where full-height units will not.
The front in, front out airflow design means it does not need side or rear clearance the way many undercounter units do, useful for tight cabinetry. It runs on R290 refrigerant and is UL approved for outdoor installation, with a water circuit built to come apart for cleaning without a service call. The HS-5061 drain pump is listed as a separate accessory rather than included.
- Up to 54 lbs of top hat ice per 24 hours
- 27 lbs built-in storage capacity
- Under 32 inches tall, ADA compliant
- R290 refrigerant, UL approved for outdoor use
Who it's for
Fits an ADA-compliant build-out, such as a break room or bar counter with accessibility requirements, where under-32-inch height matters. Less relevant for a kitchen chasing maximum daily ice output.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Under 32 inches tall, genuinely ADA-compliant height
- Front in, front out airflow needs no side clearance
- R290 refrigerant, UL approved for outdoor use
- Water circuit disassembles for cleaning without a service call
- Modest daily output next to Hoshizaki's larger units
- Drain pump is a separate accessory, not included
- No rating or review history yet
Performance notes
The unit draws 2 amps on a 115V circuit and is rated at 9 kWh per 100 lbs of ice produced at a 90 degree ambient and 70 degree water temperature baseline. Front in, front out airflow pulls and exhausts air from the front face only, and the water circuit is designed to disassemble for cleaning rather than requiring a technician for routine maintenance.
Specifications
| Brand | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|
| Model | AM-50BAK-AD |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshizaki AM-50BAK-AD Top Hat Cuber Ice MachineThis product | - | - | 2.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hoshizaki AM-50BAK-AD
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is this ice machine ADA compliant?
Yes, at under 32 inches tall it is listed as ADA compliant.
Does it need side or rear clearance?
No, the front in, front out airflow design means installation does not require side or rear clearance.
What ice style does it produce?
Top hat style cubes, up to 54 lbs in a 24 hour period.