Hoshizaki IM-130PE Cube Series Ice Machine (116kg/24hr)

The Hoshizaki IM-130PE is a self-contained cube ice machine producing up to 116kg of ice in a 24-hour period. It forms Hoshizaki’s recognisable large, hard cube — a format that melts slowly, resists clumping, and is widely used across bars, hotels, restaurants, and catering operations. Being self-contained, the machine incorporates both the ice-making head and the storage bin within a single unit, which simplifies installation and reduces the footprint compared to modular head-and-remote-bin configurations.

In a commercial environment, consistent ice output across a full service period is what matters most. Hoshizaki’s evaporator design supports reliable throughput with good recovery between cycles, making the IM-130PE well suited to continuous demand — whether that’s a busy bar running through evening service or a hotel operation covering breakfast, conference, and dinner in a single day. The cube format holds up well in drinks service, where dilution control matters, and works equally well in food display and patient hydration applications in healthcare settings.

Operationally, this unit offers several practical advantages for kitchen and bar managers:

• Hard, slow-melting cubes reduce dilution and maintain drink quality throughout service
• Self-contained design means no separate remote condenser installation is required
• Hoshizaki’s stainless steel construction throughout supports straightforward cleaning and long service life
• Automatic cleaning cycles reduce routine maintenance burden on busy teams
• UV sanitisation on UltraCUBE variants inhibits bacterial contamination of standing water in the water tank

Installation requires a cold water supply, a suitable drain connection, and an appropriate electrical supply — confirm your site’s provision before ordering. Adequate ventilation clearance is important, particularly in warm or enclosed plant rooms, as ambient temperature directly affects ice production output. The FlexiCUBE variant includes an integrated drain pump, which gives considerably more flexibility in placement where gravity drainage to the drain point is not straightforward — useful in bars or back-of-house areas where drains are awkwardly positioned.

The IM-130PE is a practical choice for mid-to-high-volume food service and hospitality sites where reliable cube ice output is needed throughout a full trading day. Operators with lighter demand who don’t need continuous high-volume output may find a smaller model more cost-effective to run, while very high-volume sites — large hotel banqueting, stadium catering, or central production kitchens — may benefit from a higher-capacity machine or a modular configuration.

If you’re working through ice machine selection, storage capacity sizing, or variant choice between the standard Cube, UltraCUBE, and FlexiCUBE options, our team is happy to work through the specifics with you before you commit.