SnoWizard - New Orleans Shaved Block Ice!

SnoWizard SnoBall Machine®

Made in the USA
The Original Commercial Block Ice Shaver That Revolutionized the Industry

Overview

The SnoWizard SnoBall Machine® is the industry standard by which all other shaved ice machines—block or cubed—are measured. Backed by over 80 years of research, development, and continuous refinement, SnoWizard® produces the finest shaved ice in the world: soft, fluffy, snow‑like ice that melts smoothly and absorbs flavor evenly.

This is the machine that defines true New Orleans–style SnoBalls.

The SnoWizard® Difference

In 1936, George Ortolano invented a simple yet ingenious machine that produced a fine, fluffy shaved snow, similar to hand‑planed block ice. This breakthrough transformed solid blocks of ice into delicate, snow‑like flakes—forever changing the shaved ice industry.

Every SnoWizard SnoBall Machine® reflects:

• Superior engineering
• Solid craftsmanship
• Uncompromising attention to detail

Each unit features a precision‑welded stainless steel cabinet, perfectly machined aluminum castings, and old‑world craftsmanship—resulting in a machine built to last a lifetime.

So well built, in fact, that not a single SnoWizard SnoBall Machine® has ever required service for a manufacturing defect in over three‑quarters of a century.

We encourage you to compare SnoWizard® to any imitation or look‑alike block shaver. Only then can the SnoWizard® difference be fully appreciated.

Lifetime Warranty

SnoWizard® warrants its machines to be free from defects in workmanship and materials and will repair or replace defective parts, including labor and return shipping, for the life of the machine to the original purchaser.

Specifications

• Height: 28"
• Width: 33" (52" with ratchet bar extended)
• Depth: 14"
• Recommended Counter Size:
• 36" W × 26" D (minimum)
• 66" W × 26" D (with additional work/material space)

Drip Pan

• 35" W × 25" D × 5" H

Motor

• 1725 RPM
• 1/2 HP
• 115V, 60 Hz, Single Phase
• 8.8 Amps
• CCW Rotation

Optional Power: 12V DC or 220V AC

Drive System

• Belt: FHP V‑Belt, 38" outside length
• Large Pulley: OD 8", 5/8" bore
• Small Pulley: OD 2.5", 5/8" bore

Blades

• Hardened, high‑carbon stainless steel
• Anti‑corrosive construction

Ice Capacity

• Maximum Ice Size: 6" × 6" × 15" (15 lbs)
• Recommended Ice Size: 5.5" square × 15" (12.5 lbs)

Construction & Weight

• Construction: Unibody welded design
• Actual Weight: 100 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 110 lbs

Lubrication

• USDA‑approved waterproof foodservice grease (recommended)

 

SnowWizard New Orleans Shaved Block Ice