Hobart Centerline CDL-1 vs KoolMore KM-HTD-HT

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 4.1 to 3.3. The Hobart Centerline CDL-1 leads on throughput. The KoolMore KM-HTD-HT costs $1,319 less ($4,549 vs $5,868).

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Hobart Centerline CDL-1 vs KoolMore KM-HTD-HT

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every door-type commercial dishwasher; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightHobart Centerline CDL-1KoolMore KM-HTD-HT
Overall rating4.1/53.3/5
Value 30%90 $115.06 per rack an hour ($5,868, 51 racks/h)91 $113.72 per rack an hour ($4,549, 40 racks/h)
Throughput 15%78 51 racks an hour50 40 racks an hour
Water use 20%64 0.9 gal per rack50 water per rack not published (neutral score used)
ENERGY STAR 10%100 ENERGY STAR certified0 ENERGY STAR not claimed, scored as not certified
Door opening 10%80 18 in door opening50 door opening not published (neutral score used)
Pumps 5%100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump50 pumps not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 10%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

Hobart Centerline CDL-1KoolMore KM-HTD-HT
Washing
TypeDoor-typeDoor-type
SanitizingLow-temp (chemical)High-temp
Racks per hour51 racks/h40 racks/h
Shortest cycle-90 s
Water per rack0.9 gal-
Door opening18 in-
Rack size19.75 x 19.75 in-
Wash tank4 gal-
Power
Electrical120 V, 1-phase, 17.1 A240 V
Built-in boosterNoYes
Tank heater2 kW-
Wash pump0.5 hp-
ENERGY STARYes-
VentlessNoNo
Features
Chemical pumpsYes-
Drain pumpYes-
Build
Width-24.2 in
Depth-29 in
Height62.9 in55.5 in
Weight199 lb188 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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