Hobart LXnC-3
#3 in UndercounterFull review
A low-temp chemical-sanitizing undercounter dishwasher that runs on 120 V, for kitchens without a 240 V circuit. It pairs low water use with a tall door, at a premium price.
Amazon $8,222.90$8,222.90
The Hobart LXnC-3 is the better commercial dishwasher overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Hobart LXnC-3 leads on door opening, water use and throughput. The Insinger Cadet wins on value. The Insinger Cadet costs $2,456.90 less ($5,766 vs $8,222.90).
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Insinger Cadet
#6 in UndercounterFull review
A high-temp undercounter dishwasher from an American maker at a mid-range price, for restaurants and caterers. It is efficient, but its door is on the short side.
Amazon $5,766$5,766
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hobart LXnC-3 for door opening (17 in door opening vs 13.2 in door opening), water use (0.6 gal per rack vs 0.8 gal per rack) and throughput (34 racks an hour vs 30 racks an hour).
- Choose the Insinger Cadet for value ($192.20 per rack an hour ($5,766, 30 racks/h) vs $241.85 per rack an hour ($8,222.90, 34 racks/h)).
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 LXnC-3 | Insinger Cadet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 36 $241.85 per rack an hour ($8,222.90, 34 racks/h) | 53 $192.20 per rack an hour ($5,766, 30 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 35 34 racks an hour | 25 30 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 88 0.6 gal per rack | 70 0.8 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 100 ENERGY STAR certified |
| Door opening 10% | 70 17 in door opening | 32 13.2 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 LXnC-3 | Insinger Cadet | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | Low-temp (chemical) | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 34 racks/h | 30 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 103 s | 120 s |
| Water per rack | 0.6 gal | 0.8 gal |
| Door opening | 17 in | 13.2 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 2.9 gal | 6.1 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 120 V, 1-phase, 14.9 A | 208 V, 1-phase, 33 A |
| Built-in booster | No | Yes |
| Booster heater | - | 6 kW |
| Tank heater | 1.8 kW | 2.2 kW |
| Wash pump | 0.8 hp | 1 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | Yes |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | Yes |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 23.9 in | 23.6 in |
| Depth | 25.6 in | 24 in |
| Height | 33.2 in | 32.7 in |
| Weight | 185 lb | 165 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |