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Rhino TK Open Display Fridge Range: TK-6S vs TK-6 vs TK-9 vs TK-12

By KingCave· Last updated 17 July 2026 · 3 min read

Short answer: All four Rhino TK open display fridges run the same commercial platform — the choice is width and litres. The TK-6S 162L is the counter-height pick where sight-lines matter, the TK-6 170L gets you full height in the same slim 610mm footprint, the TK-9 260L is the volume pick for most cafés, and the TK-12 325L is the high-traffic unit at 1210mm wide. Updated July 2026 — specs verified against Rhino's published data.

The Four Models, Side by Side

Every figure below is Rhino's rated data — dimensions, consumption and running costs as published, with running costs based on 25.64c/kWh. We stock and deliver all four; the spec table on each product page always carries the current numbers.

Spec TK-6S TK-6 TK-9 TK-12
Capacity 162L 170L 260L 325L
Size W×D×H (mm) 610 × 660 × 1350 610 × 660 × 1500 890 × 660 × 1500 1210 × 660 × 1500
Holds 140+ × 375ml cans 100+ × 600ml bottles 140+ × 600ml bottles 210+ × 600ml bottles
Energy (kWh/24h) 6.92 7.16 9.91 14.22
Rated running cost ~$648/yr ~$670/yr ~$927/yr ~$1,331/yr
Energy stars 4 4 4 3
Noise 47dB 47dB 47dB 47dB
Weight 143kg 151kg 220kg 273kg
Price bracket low $4,000s — live price low $4,000s — live price low $5,000s — live price low $6,000s — live price

What Every TK Shares

The TK series is one refrigeration platform in four widths, and the parts list is the reason it holds up in commercial use: an Embraco compressor, German EBM EC fans, a Danfoss electronic controller, R290 refrigerant and cyclopentane insulation. All four run LED lighting, fully adjustable multideck shelves, castor wheels, a magnetic bottom grill for easy servicing, and low-E glass side panels that resist condensation.

The detail that matters most on the power bill is the hidden night curtain. Open display fridges cool an open cabinet all day — that's the deal you make for grab-and-go convenience — and the pull-down curtain seals the cabinet after close so the compressor isn't fighting the room overnight. Rhino's rated running costs assume you use it. Every unit is indoor-rated, holds stock at 2°C in normal room conditions, and carries a 2-year parts and labour warranty.

TK-6S 162L — the counter-height one

At 1350mm tall, the TK-6S is the only TK that sits below standard shelving height and eye-line — which is why it ends up beside registers and service counters. Its rated 6.92kWh/day is the lowest in the range. Rated for 140+ cans, it suits impulse drinks at the point of sale more than bulk stock. Best for: counter-side impulse sales, low sight-line fit-outs, smaller cafés.

TK-6 170L — the slim full-height one

Same 610mm footprint as the TK-6S, stretched to 1500mm for an extra shelf of display. If floor space is the constraint and you want maximum vertical display per square metre, this is the pick. Best for: narrow sites, delis and espresso bars where the fridge must slot into a tight run.

TK-9 260L — the one most venues should buy

The 890mm-wide TK-9 is the balance point of the range: 53% more capacity than the TK-6 for about $257 more per year in rated running cost. The shelf spans (810mm top and middle, 840mm floor deck) take full sandwich trays and drink rows without side gaps. Best for: most cafés, bottle shop grab-and-go bays, canteens.

TK-12 325L — the high-traffic one

At 1210mm wide with 1130–1160mm shelf spans, the TK-12 is the full merchandising wall. It's the only TK rated at 3 stars rather than 4, and its 14.22kWh/day is the range's highest — that's the physics of a wider open front. If turnover justifies the display area, it pays for itself in impulse sales; if it doesn't, buy the TK-9 and bank the difference. Best for: supermarkets, food courts, high-volume lunch trade.

Installation: the clearances that catch people out

All four models need the same breathing room: 20mm each side, 20mm on top, and 100mm at the rear. In practice that means a minimum cavity 40mm wider than the unit and 100mm deeper — check the cavity dimensions on each product page before committing to joinery. They roll on castors, so servicing access is a push, not a rebuild.

Where they sit in the bigger picture

The TK series is the doorless end of our commercial fridge and freezer range — the full open display collection has all four with filters and current pricing. If your stock doesn't need to be within arm's reach — back bar, cold room overflow, display where staff serve — a glass door commercial upright cools the same litres for materially less energy, and we stock those from 208L to 1664L.

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