A commercial ice crushing machine uses strong crushing mechanisms to quickly and effectively break down ice, saving time and manual effort when preparing drinks. Ice Crusher/Ice Shaver: A Party . As the name suggests, Ice Crusher or also known as an ice shaver is specifically used to crush the ice. The Vitamix 7500 is the best blender for ice crushing we’ve tested. While there are lots of cheaper options that can pulverize ice cubes, this blender stands out for its fantastic build quality, even from other Vitamix blenders, which tend to be very well-built.