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
The Insinger Cadet and the Omcan CD-GR-0500 are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.3. The Insinger Cadet leads on pumps. The Omcan CD-GR-0500 wins on value and water use. The Omcan CD-GR-0500 costs $1,963.01 less ($3,802.99 vs $5,766).
Prices were last checked November 9, 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon or the retailer's site at the time of purchase apply. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Insinger Cadet for pumps (built-in chemical pumps, drain pump vs drain pump).
- Choose the Omcan CD-GR-0500 for value ($135.82 per rack an hour ($3,802.99, 28 racks/h) vs $192.20 per rack an hour ($5,766, 30 racks/h)) and water use (0.6 gal per rack vs 0.8 gal per rack).
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 | Insinger Cadet | Omcan CD-GR-0500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 53 $192.20 per rack an hour ($5,766, 30 racks/h) | 78 $135.82 per rack an hour ($3,802.99, 28 racks/h) |
| Throughput 15% | 25 30 racks an hour | 20 28 racks an hour |
| Water use 20% | 70 0.8 gal per rack | 92 0.6 gal per rack |
| ENERGY STAR 10% | 100 ENERGY STAR certified | 0 ENERGY STAR not claimed, scored as not certified |
| Door opening 10% | 32 13.2 in door opening | 28 12.8 in door opening |
| Pumps 5% | 100 built-in chemical pumps, drain pump | 50 drain pump |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Insinger Cadet | Omcan CD-GR-0500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | ||
| Type | Undercounter | Undercounter |
| Sanitizing | High-temp | High-temp |
| Racks per hour | 30 racks/h | 28 racks/h |
| Shortest cycle | 120 s | 103 s |
| Water per rack | 0.8 gal | 0.6 gal |
| Door opening | 13.2 in | 12.8 in |
| Rack size | 20 x 20 in | 20 x 20 in |
| Wash tank | 6.1 gal | 9.2 gal |
| Power | ||
| Electrical | 208 V, 1-phase, 33 A | 208-240 V, 1-phase, 16 A |
| Built-in booster | Yes | Yes |
| Booster heater | 6 kW | 3 kW |
| Tank heater | 2.2 kW | 2.8 kW |
| Wash pump | 1 hp | 0.8 hp |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| Ventless | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Chemical pumps | Yes | - |
| Drain pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Width | 23.6 in | 22.5 in |
| Depth | 24 in | 24 in |
| Height | 32.7 in | 33 in |
| Weight | 165 lb | 155 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |