Features

Cube Shaved Ice Shaver

Block Shaved Ice Shaver

Type of Ice used

Uses cube ice only

Uses block ice only, ice must be tempered to correct temperature

Ice Availability

Cube ice is readily available in all parts of the country

Uses block ice only,

block ice is not always readily available. Look in your local yellow pages for availability.

Cost of Ice

Cube ice is cheaper

Block ice usually cost a bit more

Texture of Snow

Shaves fluffy snow that is a bit coarser or more grainy that block shavers, but does a great job!

Shaves fluffy snow that is smoother and finer than cube shavers

Ease of use

Easiest to use, employees can learn very quickly.

Takes some time to get used to, will take a bit longer to train employees, but overall is very easy

Durability

Equal to block shavers

Equal to cube shavers

Production

Shaves ice quicker

Takes a little, but not much, more time to shave a cup of ice

Popularity

Equal to block shavers

Equal to cube shavers