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Ideal 96-SM3LL

Ideal · Model archive

Machine specifications and identification notes.

Vending Capacity
96 Bottles; 48 bottles for Pepsi, 2 X 24 bottles for additional flavors
Precool Capacity
28 Bottles
Dimensions
73 1/2" high, 30" wide, 22 1/2" deep
Weight
525 lbs.
Production Dates
Early 1960's
Price New
N/A
Comments
Cataloged specifications for the Ideal 96-SM3LL list 96 Bottles; 48 bottles for Pepsi, 2 X 24 bottles for additional flavors vending capacity and 28 Bottles precooling capacity. The surviving specification record gives dimensions of 73 1/2" high, 30" wide, 22 1/2" deep and a recorded weight of 525 lbs.. It also lists production dates of Early 1960's.