Frosty Factory Frozen Drink Machines Comparison Chart
Quickly compare all Frosty Factory frozen drink machines—features, cooling types, capacity, and output—in one complete side-by-side chart. Whether you’re outfitting a bar, restaurant, daiquiri shop, concession stand, or high-volume event venue, this guide helps you choose the perfect machine for your beverage program. Easily evaluate air-cooled, water-cooled, and remote-cooled models, including single, dual, and triple-barrel configurations. The chart below breaks down each Frosty Factory model by cooling type, hopper size, cylinder capacity, production output, and ideal use. From compact countertop units like the 117A to high-capacity workhorses like the 289R and 289W, this comparison page gives you a clear view of performance across the entire lineup. Use this resource to understand which frozen drink system fits your needs—whether you’re adding a single daiquiri machine to a small bar or building a multi-flavor frozen beverage program for a casino, stadium, or resort. Frosty Factory’s commercial machines are known for durability, fast freeze times, and exceptional reliability, and this chart helps you quickly find the right model for your operation.
| Model | Cooling Type | Barrels | Hopper Size | Cylinder Size | Output (10 oz drinks/hr) | Ideal Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117A | Air-Cooled | 1 | 12 qt | 3.5 qt | Up to approx. 115 | Small bars, cafés, food trucks, concession stands |
| 127A | Air-Cooled | 1 | 16 qt | 7 qt | Up to approx. 160 | Bars and restaurants with moderate frozen drink volume |
| 137A | Air-Cooled | 1 | 12 qt | 12 qt | Up to approx. 130 | Daiquiri shops, high-traffic bars, event venues |
| 215F | Air-Cooled | 2 | Dual hoppers (high capacity) | Dual cylinders (high capacity) | High output – dual flavors | Busy bars, patios, mobile or festival setups needing 2 flavors |
| 217A | Air-Cooled | 2 | 2 × 8 qt (per side) | 2 × 3.5 qt (per side) | Up to approx. 64 per side | Bars and restaurants wanting 2 flavors in a compact footprint |
| 237A | Air-Cooled | 2 | 2 × 12 qt (with refrigerated hopper option) | 2 × 7 qt | Up to approx. 130 total | Large venues, daiquiri bars, operations needing higher capacity |
| 289A | Air-Cooled | 3 | 24 qt | 16 qt | Up to approx. 390 | Casinos, stadiums, festivals, high-volume daiquiri shops |
| 137W | Water-Cooled | 1 | 12 qt | 12 qt | Up to approx. 130 | Indoor bars wanting less heat around the machine |
| 232W | Water-Cooled | 1 | 12 qt | 12 qt | Up to approx. 220 | High-demand indoor bars, resorts, daiquiri programs |
| 237W | Water-Cooled | 2 | 2 × 12 qt (refrigerated hopper option) | 2 × 7 qt | Up to approx. 130 total | Indoor venues needing 2 flavors, tight temp control, and low heat |
| 289W | Water-Cooled | 3 | 24 qt | 16 qt | Up to approx. 390 | Large indoor casinos, stadiums, high-capacity daiquiri bars |
| 115R | Remote-Cooled | 1 | 12 qt (typical) | 7 qt (typical) | Up to approx. 320 | Bars and restaurants wanting quiet, cool service areas |
| 215R | Remote-Cooled | 2 | 2 × 3 gal (approx.) | 2 × 2 gal (approx.) | Up to approx. 155 per side | High-volume daiquiri bars needing 2 flavors and remote condenser |
| 235R | Remote-Cooled | 1 | 12 qt | 12 qt | Up to approx. 320 | Large bars and venues needing high output with remote cooling |
| 289R | Remote-Cooled | 3 | 24 qt | 16 qt | Up to approx. 390 | Casinos, stadiums, resorts with multi-flavor, max-capacity demands |