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Need Help With Machines?

If you're thinking "Which shaved ice machine is best for me?" - we've got you covered. We admit we have almost too many machines to choose from and it can be a little overwhelming. We have tried to simplify the process for you.

Let us help. Check out the specifications below on each machine and easily decide which one will meet your needs. Go ahead and start thinking about how many servings you're interested in making daily/weekly. We're sure you'll know which machine to choose but if you still have trouble deciding, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-742-8334.

  Manual Shaved Ice Machine Electric Snow Cone Machine Electric Shaved Ice Machine Little Snowie Shaved Ice Machine Professional Electric Shaved Ice Machine Professional Snow Cone Machine

Uses

This manual ice shaver is perfect for kids.  This fun machine can make any child smile when they manually turn the hand crank and watch the fluffy ice fall in their cup.  This is great to use at home on a warm day to produce 5 servings or less. The S700 Electric Snow Cone Machine takes regular ice cubes and is very easy-to-use.  This is our most popular machine for home use, and is great for anyone who is on a budget who wants to enjoy snow cones at home. Our S900A Shaved Ice Machine is great for home use and produces soft fluffy ice by shaving blocks of ice.  This machine comes with ice molds that you freeze.  Once the ice molds are frozen, place the block of ice into the machine and simply enjoy shaved ice anytime! The Little Snowie Shaved Ice Machine produces fluffy ice by shaving regular ice cubes.  Even though the shaver is not a commercial machine, you can easily serve 15 to 30 servings a day with this machine.  Great for home use, small parties, and fundraisers! The Hatsuyuki Cube Ice Shaver (Professional Machine) also produces fine and fluffy ice by shaving ice cubes.  With this commercial machine, you can easily serve 400 servings in one day. Great for large gatherings, school events, and businesses! The Sno King Professional Snow Cone Machine produces snow cones by crunching up regular ice cubes.  This commercial snow cone machine is perfect for large parties, school events, and fundraisers. 
Model SIT10821 S700 S900A LSSHAC HC-8E G1888
Servings Per Day >5 >20 >20 15-30 400-500 500+
Fluffiness Scale
(see chart below)
6 4 6 7 8 5
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 6 month service; 1 year parts
Price $14.95 $24.95 $24.95 $249.00 $1,695.00 $595.00
Size (inches) 8 X 5.5 X 10.8 6.5 X 10.5 X 10.5 6.5 X 8 X 14 7.5 X 11.5 X 12.5 5.3 X 15.25 X 17 26 X 14 X 29
Weight (pounds) 2 5 5 15 47 45
Motor N/A 120V, 60Hz, 55W 120V, 60Hz, 60W 115V, 9 Amp, 1035W 115V, 60 Hz, 3.8 Amp, 255W, 1 phase 1/3 hp, 1725 RPM, 6.8 Amp
Commercial Grade No No No No Yes Yes