Manitowoc IDT-0500A Ice Maker Machine – 520 lb Full Dice Cube, Air-Cooled Indigo NXT

Manitowoc IDT-0500A Ice Maker — 520 lb Full Dice Cube Indigo NXT Head

The Manitowoc IDT-0500A ice maker is a 30-inch, air-cooled Indigo NXT Series ice machine head engineered for operators who treat ice as a core part of their business. It produces up to 520 pounds of full dice cubes per day, each a uniform 7/8″ x 7/8″ x 7/8″ — the versatile, slow-melting cube preferred for soft drinks, mixed beverages, water service, and display cooling. Built-in preventative diagnostics continuously monitor the machine so it keeps producing reliable, food-safe ice shift after shift.

This is the machine head only: it drops ice on demand to keep a storage bin topped off. Each morning the bin should be full, and as staff draw ice down through the day the IDT-0500A produces more, up to its 520 lb daily ceiling. Compared to earlier Indigo units it delivers meaningfully lower operating costs, with roughly 41% lower energy consumption, 21% less potable water use, and 34% less condenser water use over the life of the machine — a real difference on the utility bill of a high-volume kitchen or bar.

Specifications

Key Features

• easyTouch display — an icon-based touchscreen that takes the guesswork out of owning and operating the machine, showing status, cleaning reminders, and maintenance feedback at a glance.
• Intelligent Diagnostics — 24-hour preventative monitoring flags issues before they become downtime.
• Acoustical Ice Sensing Probe — patented sensing keeps the harvest reliable even in challenging water conditions, with no external float or optics to foul.
• Programmable ice production — schedule the machine off during peak electric-rate windows or cap it by daily volume to control cost.
• Easy-to-clean foodzone — a hinged, swing-out front door plus a removable water trough, distribution tube, curtain, water probe, and pump make cleaning fast; AlphaSan antimicrobial is built into select components, and an optional LuminIce II growth inhibitor controls bacteria and yeast in the foodzone.
• DuraTech exterior — corrosion-resistant stainless with a fingerprint- and dirt-resisting clear coat.

About Manitowoc Ice

Manitowoc Ice is one of the most established names in commercial ice, building cube, flake, and nugget machines trusted across restaurants, hotels, and healthcare worldwide. The Indigo NXT platform is their flagship self-monitoring cube line, known for serviceability and energy performance. You can review the full manufacturer literature and cube-size options on the Manitowoc Ice website.

Where This Machine Earns

At up to 520 lb a day, the IDT-0500A fits busy full-service restaurants, bars and taverns, hotels, coffee shops, convenience stores, and healthcare or office break rooms — anywhere a steady, high-volume supply of clean cube ice matters. Because it is a modular head, you can pair it with the bin that matches your draw and your floor space, then scale storage without replacing the ice maker. Full dice is the all-purpose cube: it displaces well in a glass, melts slowly, and works for both drink service and packaged/display cooling. For help sizing daily production and bin capacity to your traffic, see our Buyers Guide.

Condition & What’s Included

This Manitowoc IDT-0500A ships new as an ice machine head. A compatible 30″-wide storage bin — such as a Manitowoc B-400, B-570, or F-700 — is required and sold separately, so you can match storage to your volume. Water filters are strongly recommended for longer machine life and better-tasting ice; ask us to add one from accessories. As a new unit it carries Manitowoc’s factory warranty (3-year parts & labor plus 2 additional years on compressor parts) and, per Finn Vending Sales policy, a 2-year limited parts-and-service warranty with remote tech support for US customers.

Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales

Finn Vending Sales ships this machine with free freight across the continental United States from our Hanover, Minnesota facility, with orders tested and dispatched within 1–2 business days of payment confirmation. We back every purchase with a 30-day return window and free return shipping on approved returns, and our team can add on-site installation and startup support. Prefer to talk specs or bundle a bin and filter? Use secure checkout on this page and we’ll build the package.

Compare related machines

Buyers weighing this machine also look at these Finn Vending Sales listings:

• Manitowoc Ice Maker Machine, Half Dice Cube Style, 550 lb – IYT-0500A — $3,112
• Manitowoc Ice Maker Machine, Half Dice Cube Style, 575 lb – IYT-0620A — $3,056
• Manitowoc Ice Maker Machine, Half Dice Cube Style, 490 lb – IYT-0450A — $2,756
• Manitowoc Ice Maker Machine, Under Counter Neo W/Bin Half Dice 219 lb/day – UYF-0240A — $2,279

Frequently Asked Questions

How much ice does the Manitowoc IDT-0500A make per day?

Up to 520 pounds of full dice cubes in a 24-hour period under standard conditions. Actual output varies with incoming water and air temperature.

Is a storage bin included?

No — the IDT-0500A is a machine head only. It fits Manitowoc’s 30″-wide bins (B-400, B-570, or F-700), which are sold separately so you can match storage to your daily draw.

What power does it need?

A standard 115V, single-phase circuit rated for its 11.5-amp draw. It is air-cooled and self-contained, so no external cooling loop is required (a water-cooled version is available on request).

What size ice does it produce?

Full dice cubes measuring 7/8″ x 7/8″ x 7/8″ — a slow-melting, all-purpose cube ideal for drink service, water stations, and display cooling.

Is it energy efficient?

Yes. The IDT-0500A is ENERGY STAR qualified and NSF, UL, and CE listed, and uses roughly 41% less energy and 21% less potable water than prior Indigo models.

Is this machine new or refurbished?

New. It carries Manitowoc’s factory warranty (3-year parts & labor plus 2 years on compressor parts) plus Finn Vending Sales’ 2-year limited parts-and-service coverage.

How is it delivered?

Free curbside freight to the continental US from our Minnesota facility, prepared and shipped within 1–2 business days after payment, with typical transit of 3–7 business days. Browse more units in our Ice Makers category.