Hoshizaki KM-81BAK 18" Air-Cooled Undercounter Crescent Cube Ice Machine with 38 lb. Built-In Bin (78 lb Capacity)

Sustainable Hydrocarbon Engineering & Compact Footprint
The Hoshizaki KM-81BAK is the commercial food-service industry’s premier space-saving, self-contained undercounter ice machine. Engineered with an ultra-compact 17-3/4 inch width, this air-cooled unit slides effortlessly beneath standard counters, making it the perfect solution for office breakrooms, luxury corporate suites, auxiliary cafe bars, and stadium press boxes. Utilizing an advanced, environmentally friendly R290 hydrocarbon natural cooling matrix, this next-generation system drops energy utility impacts while delivering up to 78 lbs of individual, crystal-clear crescent ice cubes every 24 hours.

All-In-One Production & Integrated Insulation
Equipped with an internal, foam-insulated built-in storage bin that safely holds up to 38 lbs of ice reservoir volume, the KM-81BAK ensures fresh cubes are always ready on demand. This all-in-one configuration completely removes the requirement to purchase a separate storage vault or structural top adapter plate kit, saving contractors thousands of dollars in upfront capital. The cabinet walls utilize foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation to preserve ice quality and maximize thermal retention.

Evaporator Longevity & Advanced Sanitary Shielding
This undercounter machine features Hoshizaki’s legendary dual-sided stainless steel evaporator assembly, maximizing heat exchange surfaces for rapid harvest cycles. The pure stainless steel construction completely eliminates plating peeling risks commonly associated with alternative nickel-plated modules. For strict compliance with local health department inspections, it comes armed with built-in H-GUARD Plus antimicrobial protection to aggressively resist bacteria and microbial slime growth between routine cleaning cycles.

Engineering & Installation Note
This undercounter system is an air-cooled, front-breathing unit requiring zero side or rear spatial clearances for flush installation layouts. It utilizes a standard 115V utility connection and requires a local floor drain connection situated immediately adjacent to the unit for gravity meltwater removal. If a gravity floor drain line is unavailable at your layout site, a dedicated external condensate removal pump assembly must be installed separately.