Hoshizaki KM-161BAK Cuber Ice Machine
- Ice Maker
- 156 pounds
- Stainless Steel
- 161 pounds
A self-contained commercial ice maker suited to lower-volume settings that want front-servicing and built-in storage without a separate bin.
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Overview
The Hoshizaki KM-161BAK is an air-cooled, self-contained cuber ice machine that produces up to 156 lbs of crescent-shaped ice per 24 hours with a built-in bin storing up to 78 lbs at a time.
Front-in, front-out airflow means the unit can sit flush against a wall or cabinet without needing side clearance, a practical detail for tight bar or break room installs. It also uses R290, a more environmentally friendly refrigerant than older options.
- Up to 156 lbs of crescent ice per 24 hours
- Built-in bin stores up to 78 lbs (2.6 cu ft)
- EverCheck alert system and removable air filter
- R290 refrigerant, Energy Star qualified
Who it's for
Hoshizaki lists this for small bars, hotel lobbies, and office break rooms. It's not sized for high-volume restaurant service needing several hundred pounds of ice a day.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Self-contained unit with no separate storage bin needed
- Crescent ice shape suited for drinks
- Energy Star qualified
- Front-in, front-out airflow eases placement against walls
- 156 lbs per day and 78 lb storage cap output for higher-volume settings
Performance notes
The EverCheck alert system and removable air filter are meant to flag maintenance needs before they become problems, and the CycleSaver design factors into how the unit manages its freeze cycles. Front-in, front-out airflow keeps ventilation clearances simple for tight placements.
Specifications
| Brand | HOSHIZAKI |
|---|---|
| Model | KM-161BAK |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 161 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 28 × 23.8 × 39 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 156 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 122 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Other details | |
| Ice Production per Day | 156 Pounds |
| Part Number | KM-161BAK |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshizaki KM-161BAK Cuber Ice MachineThis product | - | - | 2.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the HOSHIZAKI KM-161BAK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Hoshizaki KM-161BAK make per day?
Up to 156 lbs of crescent-shaped ice in 24 hours, with built-in storage for up to 78 lbs at a time.
Does it need a separate storage bin?
No, it's a self-contained unit with a built-in storage bin.
What refrigerant does it use?
R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant, and the unit is Energy Star qualified.