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Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0900 381kg Dice Ice Machine
£7,684.00(£9,220.80 inc VAT)
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The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0900 is a high-output modular ice maker producing dice-format ice at up to 381kg per 24 hours. It is a head unit designed to sit on top of a separate ice storage bin, making it a flexible choice where large quantities of ice are needed consistently throughout the day. Dice ice is a widely used format across bars, food service counters, blended drink stations, and healthcare catering, offering good displacement in glassware and a clean, clear appearance in finished drinks.
In busy operational environments, the iT0900 is built to keep pace with sustained demand. The machine is rated to continue producing ice at ambient temperatures up to 43°C, which is a meaningful advantage in kitchen or back-of-house environments where heat from cooking equipment can make ambient conditions difficult for refrigeration-based kit. The onboard diagnostics actively monitor the ice-making process and can adjust output to maintain efficiency — a useful feature in operations where demand fluctuates between service periods and quieter periods.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages include:
- High daily output supports continuous service across multiple outlets or counters
- Advanced diagnostics reduce the likelihood of undetected faults affecting production
- Automatic output adjustment helps manage energy use during periods of lower demand
- Stainless steel construction supports hygiene standards and withstands daily cleaning routines
- Modular format allows pairing with different bin sizes to suit available floor space
The iT0900 is a modular head unit only — a compatible storage bin is required separately and must be specified to suit the installation footprint and the volume of ice you need to hold in reserve. The unit requires a mains water supply, a drain, and an appropriate electrical supply. Water quality is an important practical consideration: limescale is one of the most common causes of premature wear and reduced output in ice machines, and fitting a water filter appropriate to your local water hardness is strongly recommended before installation. Regular descaling and preventative maintenance will also protect the compressor and evaporator over the long term.
This machine is best suited to high-volume operations — large hotels, busy bars, food production units, or multi-outlet catering sites where ice demand is both heavy and continuous. For smaller operations or those with more modest daily requirements, a lower-output model is likely to be a more cost-effective and practical fit. For sites with demand that goes beyond even this machine's capacity, larger-output alternatives are available in the range.
If you're working through the right output level, bin configuration, or water treatment approach for your site, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
Frequently asked questions
Is 381kg per day enough output for a large hotel or busy bar operation?
For most large bars, hotel beverage operations, or multi-counter food service sites, 381kg per 24 hours provides substantial capacity — but the right answer depends on your peak hourly demand and how much storage reserve you can hold in the bin. It's worth calculating your busiest hour's ice consumption and working backwards, rather than relying solely on the daily figure. If you're uncertain, it's worth discussing your service profile before ordering.
What installation requirements does the iT0900 need on site?
The iT0900 requires a mains cold water inlet, a gravity or pumped drain, and a suitable electrical supply — exact electrical specifications should be confirmed against the technical datasheet for your installation. As a modular head unit, it also requires a compatible storage bin, which must be selected separately to suit your floor space and reserve capacity needs. Water treatment is strongly advised given the impact hard water can have on ice machine components over time.
How important is water filtration, and what happens if it isn't fitted?
Water filtration is one of the most important practical steps you can take to protect an ice machine at this level of investment. Limescale accumulation on the evaporator and water system components is a leading cause of reduced output, increased energy consumption, and premature mechanical failure. The appropriate filter specification will depend on your local water hardness, and in hard water areas this should be treated as a prerequisite rather than an optional extra.
Size and weight
- External width
- 762 mm
- Weight
- 97kg
- Dimensions
- 673(H) x 762(W)mm
Capacity and performance
- Colour
- Silver
- Cube shape
- Dice
- 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
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 1.72 kW
£7,684.00(£9,220.80 inc VAT)
£7,684.00(£9,220.80 inc VAT)
The Manitowoc Indigo NXT iT0900 is a high-output modular ice maker producing dice-format ice at up to 381kg per 24 hours. It is a head unit designed to sit on top of a separate ice storage bin, making it a flexible choice where large quantities of ice are needed consistently throughout the day. Dice ice is a widely used format across bars, food service counters, blended drink stations, and healthcare catering, offering good displacement in glassware and a clean, clear appearance in finished drinks.
In busy operational environments, the iT0900 is built to keep pace with sustained demand. The machine is rated to continue producing ice at ambient temperatures up to 43°C, which is a meaningful advantage in kitchen or back-of-house environments where heat from cooking equipment can make ambient conditions difficult for refrigeration-based kit. The onboard diagnostics actively monitor the ice-making process and can adjust output to maintain efficiency — a useful feature in operations where demand fluctuates between service periods and quieter periods.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages include:
- High daily output supports continuous service across multiple outlets or counters
- Advanced diagnostics reduce the likelihood of undetected faults affecting production
- Automatic output adjustment helps manage energy use during periods of lower demand
- Stainless steel construction supports hygiene standards and withstands daily cleaning routines
- Modular format allows pairing with different bin sizes to suit available floor space
The iT0900 is a modular head unit only — a compatible storage bin is required separately and must be specified to suit the installation footprint and the volume of ice you need to hold in reserve. The unit requires a mains water supply, a drain, and an appropriate electrical supply. Water quality is an important practical consideration: limescale is one of the most common causes of premature wear and reduced output in ice machines, and fitting a water filter appropriate to your local water hardness is strongly recommended before installation. Regular descaling and preventative maintenance will also protect the compressor and evaporator over the long term.
This machine is best suited to high-volume operations — large hotels, busy bars, food production units, or multi-outlet catering sites where ice demand is both heavy and continuous. For smaller operations or those with more modest daily requirements, a lower-output model is likely to be a more cost-effective and practical fit. For sites with demand that goes beyond even this machine's capacity, larger-output alternatives are available in the range.
If you're working through the right output level, bin configuration, or water treatment approach for your site, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
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