Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT1200 524kg Dice Ice Machine
Product Description
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT1200 is a modular dice ice maker designed for operations where consistent, high-volume ice production is a daily requirement. Producing up to 524kg of dice ice...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Dice
- Dimensions
- 749(H) x 762(W)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT1200 is a modular dice ice maker designed for operations where consistent, high-volume ice production is a daily requirement. Producing up to 524kg of dice ice per 24 hours, it sits at the heavy-duty end of the Indigo NXT range and is built to run continuously in demanding environments. As a modular unit, it requires a separate ice storage bin, which allows operators to configure total holding capacity to match their service pattern.
In practice, the iT1200 is well suited to environments where ice demand is both high and sustained — large hotel bars, stadium catering, food production, or central-supply ice rooms serving multiple outlets. The machine is engineered to maintain output in ambient temperatures up to 43°C, which is a meaningful consideration for kitchen and back-of-house environments that can run hot during service. Onboard diagnostics monitor the ice-making cycle and flag issues early, which reduces the risk of unplanned downtime during a busy period.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are:
- Sustained high output across long service windows without significant recovery lag
- Intelligent demand management that moderates production when storage is near capacity, reducing energy use during quieter periods
- Dice ice format, which is widely used across bar service, soft drinks, and some food applications
- Diagnostics that support planned maintenance rather than reactive repair
- Stainless steel construction suited to commercial hygiene standards
Installation requires a mains water supply, a drain connection, and adequate electrical supply — confirm your site's provision against the machine's requirements before ordering. As a modular head unit, the iT1200 must be paired with a compatible Manitowoc storage bin; the two units need to be specified together to ensure correct fitment and combined capacity. Weight of 105kg means installation will require two people and appropriate access. Water quality is a significant factor with any ice machine: limescale build-up can impair ice quality and cause long-term damage to components, so a suitable water filtration system should be considered as part of the installation rather than an afterthought.
This machine is best suited to high-volume operators who need reliable, continuous ice production as a core part of their service infrastructure — large venues, busy hotel food and beverage operations, or catering facilities supplying ice to multiple points of use. For smaller operations, a lower-capacity model from the Indigo NXT range will likely be more appropriate and more economical to run. For sites with genuinely extreme demand or where multiple bin configurations are needed, it is worth discussing the full range before committing.
If you are unsure whether the iT1200 is the right match for your volume and setup, our team is happy to work through the details with you before you place an order.
Key Features
- Produces up to 524kg of dice ice per 24-hour cycle
- Operates reliably in ambient temperatures up to 43°C
- Integrated diagnostics monitor and optimise the ice-making cycle
- Demand-responsive output reduces energy use when storage nears capacity
- Modular head unit compatible with a range of Manitowoc storage bins
Operational Benefits
- Sustains high ice output through long, demanding service periods
- Reduces risk of unplanned downtime with early fault detection
- Lowers running costs automatically during periods of reduced demand
- Dice ice format suits bar, beverage, and food service applications
- Scalable configuration lets operators match bin capacity to site needs
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Dice
- Dimensions
- 749(H) x 762(W)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Warranty
- 5 Years Parts & Labour on evaporator, 5 Years Parts & 3 Years Labour on compressor, 3 Years Parts & Labour on all other components
- Weight
- 105kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A useful starting point is to calculate your peak daily ice consumption across all service points, then add a buffer for unexpected demand. At 524kg per day, the iT1200 is designed for genuinely high-volume sites — large hotel bars, stadium or events catering, or central ice supply rooms. If your actual consumption is substantially lower, a smaller machine in the Indigo NXT range will likely be more cost-effective to purchase and run. We can help you work through the calculation if you are not certain.
- You will need a mains cold water supply, a suitable drain, and an electrical supply that meets the machine's requirements — confirm these against the technical specification before ordering. The iT1200 is a modular head unit and does not include a storage bin, so you will need to specify a compatible Manitowoc bin separately. At 105kg, it will need two people to position safely, and access to the installation point should be checked in advance. A water filtration system is strongly recommended to protect the machine and maintain ice quality.
- Limescale is one of the most common causes of ice machine failure and degraded ice quality in the UK, where water hardness varies significantly by region. On a machine producing at this volume, scale build-up affects the evaporator and internal components more rapidly than on lower-output units. Fitting an appropriate filter at installation is far more cost-effective than remedial descaling or component replacement later, and it helps protect the long-term warranty position on key parts.