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Choice Vend CVB-226

Choice Vend · Model archive

Machine specifications and identification notes.

Vending Capacity
226-6oz-12oz Bottles; 190-10oz-12oz Cans
Precool Capacity
32 Bottles; 40 Cans
Dimensions
79" high, 39 5/8" wide, 25 1/2" deep
Weight
650 lbs.
Production Dates
Early 1970's
Price New
$824.00; $864.00-illuminated
Comments
Cataloged specifications for the Choice Vend CVB-226 list 226-6oz-12oz Bottles; 190-10oz-12oz Cans vending capacity and 32 Bottles; 40 Cans precooling capacity. The surviving specification record gives dimensions of 79" high, 39 5/8" wide, 25 1/2" deep and a recorded weight of 650 lbs.. It also lists production dates of Early 1970's and an original-price entry of $824.00; $864.00-illuminated.