Hobart Centerline CUL-1
#11 in UndercounterFull review
A low-temp undercounter dishwasher from Hobart’s budget Centerline line, for cafes and bars on a 120 V circuit. It is slower than the LXn but costs about $2,000 less.
Amazon $6,013$6,013
The Hobart Centerline CUL-1 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 2.7 to 2.2. The Hobart Centerline CUL-1 leads on water use and value. The Champion UH130B wins on door opening. The Hobart Centerline CUL-1 costs $1,174 less ($6,013 vs $7,187).
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Champion UH130B
#14 in UndercounterFull review
A high-temp undercounter dishwasher with a tall door for kitchens that wash sheet pans. It is costly to run next to newer machines that use under a gallon per rack.
Amazon $7,187$7,187
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart Centerline CUL-1 for water use (0.8 gal per rack vs 1.8 gal per rack) and value ($250.54 per rack an hour ($6,013, 24 racks/h) vs $287.48 per rack an hour ($7,187, 25 racks/h)).
- Choose the Champion UH130B for door opening (15.8 in door opening vs 14.5 in door opening).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every undercounter commercial dishwasher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hobart Centerline CUL-1 | Champion UH130B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $250.54 per rack an hour ($6,013, 24 racks/h) | 24 $287.48 per rack an hour ($7,187, 25 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 10 24 racks an hour | 12 25 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 66 0.8 gal per rack | 0 1.8 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 0 ENERGY STAR not claimed, scored as not certified | 0 ENERGY STAR not claimed, scored as not certified |
| Door opening 10% | 45 14.5 in door opening | 57 15.8 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hobart Centerline CUL-1 | Champion UH130B | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | Low-temp (chemical) | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 24 racks/h | 25 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 120 s | 142 s |
| Water per rack | 0.8 gal | 1.8 gal |
| Door opening | 14.5 in | 15.8 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 5.3 gal | - |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 120 V, 1-phase, 17.5 A | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 32 A |
| Built-in booster | No | Yes |
| Booster heater | - | 6 kW |
| Tank heater | 2 kW | 2 kW |
| Wash pump | 0.6 hp | 1 hp |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 22.7 in | 24 in |
| Depth | 24 in | 25 in |
| Height | 32.3 in | 33.8 in |
| Weight | 148 lb | 215 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |