Omcan CD-GR-0500
#7 in UndercounterFull review
A Greek-built high-temp undercounter dishwasher at a budget price, for small cafes. It is efficient but its door is short.
Amazon $3,802.99$3,802.99
The Omcan CD-GR-0500 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Omcan CD-GR-0500 leads on value, water use and throughput. The Hobart Centerline CUL-1 wins on pumps and door opening. The Omcan CD-GR-0500 costs $2,210.01 less ($3,802.99 vs $6,013).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Omcan CD-GR-0500 for value ($135.82 per rack an hour ($3,802.99, 28 racks/h) vs $250.54 per rack an hour ($6,013, 24 racks/h)), water use (0.6 gal per rack vs 0.8 gal per rack) and throughput (28 racks an hour vs 24 racks an hour).
- Choose the Hobart Centerline CUL-1 for pumps (built-in chemical pumps, drain pump vs drain pump) and door opening (14.5 in door opening vs 12.8 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 | Omcan CD-GR-0500 | Hobart Centerline CUL-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $135.82 per rack an hour ($3,802.99, 28 racks/h) | 34 $250.54 per rack an hour ($6,013, 24 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 20 28 racks an hour | 10 24 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 92 0.6 gal per rack | 66 0.8 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% | 28 12.8 in door opening | 45 14.5 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 50 drain pump | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Omcan CD-GR-0500 | Hobart Centerline CUL-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | High-temp | Low-temp (chemical) |
| Racks per hour | 28 racks/h | 24 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 103 s | 120 s |
| Water per rack | 0.6 gal | 0.8 gal |
| Door opening | 12.8 in | 14.5 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 9.2 gal | 5.3 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 16 A | 120 V, 1-phase, 17.5 A |
| Built-in booster | Yes | No |
| Booster heater | 3 kW | - |
| Tank heater | 2.8 kW | 2 kW |
| Wash pump | 0.8 hp | 0.6 hp |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | - | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 22.5 in | 22.7 in |
| Depth | 24 in | 24 in |
| Height | 33 in | 32.3 in |
| Weight | 155 lb | 148 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |