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Koval Inc. Stainless Steel Ice Shaver
Koval Inc. knows that the customer is always right, which is why their customer service team is always willing to go the extra mile to help remedy any problems.
Weighs 18 pounds; crushed, cubed, or block ice can be used; includes stainless steel bowl. Shaves 440lbs in 1 hour. Rust-resistant. Durable and sleek looking.
Regular, cubed ice will create snow cones (use crushed for shaved ice).
Rinse with water and towel dry
880, 8-ounce cones per hour
18 x 17 x 11” / 22.4 pounds
Crushed, cubed, or block ice
Stainless steel bowl
Best Value
Hawaiian Shaved Ice Maker Party Pack
Hawaiian is a customer-service oriented company that knows how to make the best cup of shaved ice! Their flexible return policy shows their desire to keep customers satisfied.
Adjustable blades; two ice molds; 1-year warranty. 3 bottles of syrup included. Choose from classic or sugar free. Includes 25 colorful cups.
Noisy; may operate slowly
Plastic parts are dishwasher safe
2-3, 8-ounce cones per 16 oz. ice
14.5 x 9.8 x 7.8” / 8 pounds
Crushed, cubed or block ice
Syrups, cones, and spoon straws
Great Northern Commercial Ice Shaver
Great Northern Popcorn Company is a customer-focused company. All their products are hand packaged and shipped directly from their warehouse to ensure you receive only the best!
Stainless steel, removable and replaceable blades; 1-year warranty included; makes 350lbs of shaved ice per hour; adjust blades for coarse or fine ice shaves.
Extremely durable, but very heavy (55 pounds)
Spray with water and towel dry
32, 8-ounce cones in 60 seconds
15 x 12 x 30.5” / 55 pounds
Block ice
1-year warranty
Cuisinart/Waring Red Snow Cone Maker
Cuisinart (along with its sister company, Waring acquired in 1998) is an instantly recognizable brand that climbed its way to the top when its founder introduced food processors to the US in 1973.
4 plastic cones, 12 paper cones, and recipe book included; ice bin is removable; makes 4 cones in under a minute; side tray can hold 2 cones; compact design can fit anywhere.
Body of machine is all plastic
Remove bin and wipe unit dry
4-5, 8-ounce cones in 60 seconds
11.5 x 12.5 x 13.9” / 6.8 pounds
Cubed ice
Recipes, 4 plastic/12 paper cones
Nostalgia Vintage Snow Cone Maker
Nostalgia is a company that offers consumers the familiar comforts of childhood. Their “blast from the past” products combine modern convenience with an old-timey feel.
Includes two, 8-ounce reusable cones and ice scoop; BPA-free; stainless steel blades; stores 160 ounces of shaved ice; bundle of syrups also available.
May occasionally jam (if this happens, try using smaller ice cubes)
Remove bin and wipe unit dry
20, 8-ounce cones in 3-4 minutes
13.5 x 10 x 17.5” / 6.3 pounds
Cubed ice
Scoop and 2 reusable cones