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Ideal 85B

Ideal · Model archive

Machine specifications and identification notes.

Vending Capacity
78-7oz Bottles; 72-12oz Bottles
Precool Capacity
72-7oz Bottles; 38-12oz Bottles
Dimensions
37 1/2" high, 45 1/2" wide, 27" deep
Weight
312 lbs.
Production Dates
Late 1940's to the late 1950's
Price New
$445.00
Comments
Cataloged specifications for the Ideal 85B list 78-7oz Bottles; 72-12oz Bottles vending capacity and 72-7oz Bottles; 38-12oz Bottles precooling capacity. The surviving specification record gives dimensions of 37 1/2" high, 45 1/2" wide, 27" deep and a recorded weight of 312 lbs.. It also lists production dates of Late 1940's to the late 1950's and an original-price entry of $445.00.