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Ideal 160-BLL

Ideal · Model archive

Machine specifications and identification notes.

Vending Capacity
156 Bottles; 78 bottles for Pepsi, 2 X 39 bottles for an additional two flavors
Precool Capacity
67 Bottles
Dimensions
74 1/2" high, 37 5/8" wide, 25 3/8" deep
Weight
705 lbs.
Production Dates
Early 1960's
Price New
N/A
Comments
Cataloged specifications for the Ideal 160-BLL list 156 Bottles; 78 bottles for Pepsi, 2 X 39 bottles for an additional two flavors vending capacity and 67 Bottles precooling capacity. The surviving specification record gives dimensions of 74 1/2" high, 37 5/8" wide, 25 3/8" deep and a recorded weight of 705 lbs.. It also lists production dates of Early 1960's.