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Vendo V-396/228-6

Vendo · Model archive

Machine specifications and identification notes.

Vending Capacity
228-6.5-10oz Bottles; 396-12oz Cans
Precool Capacity
20 Bottles; 36 Cans
Dimensions
79" high, 38 1/2" wide, 24 3/8" deep
Weight
694 lbs.
Production Dates
Early 1970's
Price New
$878.00; $919.00-illuminated
Comments
Cataloged specifications for the Vendo V-396/228-6 list 228-6.5-10oz Bottles; 396-12oz Cans vending capacity and 20 Bottles; 36 Cans precooling capacity. The surviving specification record gives dimensions of 79" high, 38 1/2" wide, 24 3/8" deep and a recorded weight of 694 lbs.. It also lists production dates of Early 1970's and an original-price entry of $878.00; $919.00-illuminated.