Dixie Narco 276E 12 Oz Can – Compact 7-Selection Drink Vendor
The Dixie Narco 276E 12 Oz Can is a refurbished, full-size commercial can vendor engineered for locations where floor space is tight but demand for cold drinks is not. Its narrow-cabinet design lets it slide into break rooms, corridors, and shop floors that a standard-width soda machine simply won’t fit, while still delivering seven independent selections and hundreds of cans of stocked capacity.
This unit ships with attractive Dole-themed front graphics and is a straight can machine at heart: each of its seven columns can be priced individually, so you can run anything from 12 oz cans to 16 and 20 oz bottles across the same cabinet. With up to 336 cans of loaded capacity, an operator can service the location less often and empty the machine at a higher gross per stop.
Dixie Narco 276E Specifications
| Manufacturer | Dixie Narco (Crane Merchandising Systems) |
| Model | 276E (narrow cabinet) |
| Machine type | Can & bottle soda / drink vending machine |
| Selections | 7 columns, each priced independently |
| 12 oz can capacity | Up to 336 cans (48 per column, stacked 3 deep) |
| 16 / 20 oz bottle capacity | Up to 196 bottles (28 per column, stacked 2 deep) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 72″ x 29″ x 35″ |
| Weight | Approx. 767 lbs |
| Payment / protocol | MDB coin mechanism + dollar bill acceptor, DEX ready, cashless-ready |
| Front graphics | Dole beverage graphics |
| Condition | Refurbished — tested and cleaned |
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts-and-service (refurbished tier) |
Key Features
- Narrow cabinet: at just 29″ wide the 276E fits doorways and tight placements where wider drink machines cannot go, without giving up column depth.
- Seven independent selections: price each column on its own, mixing 12 oz cans with 16 and 20 oz bottles to match what a location actually buys.
- Rebuilt MDB payment stack: the coin mechanism and dollar bill acceptor are MDB, and the machine is DEX ready for accounting pulls.
- Cashless-ready: because the payment bus is MDB, a credit-card / telemetry reader such as a Nayax unit can be added so the machine takes tap, chip, and mobile pay.
- Heavy, secure build: the Crane-built steel cabinet is rated for indoor and semi-protected outdoor use and is engineered to resist tampering.
Who Builds It
Dixie-Narco is one of the most recognized names in American cold-drink vending. Founded in West Virginia and moved to Williston, South Carolina in 1989, the brand was acquired by Crane Co. in 2007 and folded into Crane Merchandising Systems, which today holds a leading share of the U.S. vending-equipment market. Dixie Narco can machines like the 276E earned their reputation on reliability and parts availability, which is exactly what makes them a smart refurbished buy — components are common and technicians know them.
Where This Machine Earns
The narrow footprint makes the Dixie Narco 276E 12 Oz Can a strong fit for small-to-mid traffic accounts: offices and break rooms, auto shops, laundromats, small manufacturing floors, gyms, apartment common areas, and waiting rooms. Because a full 336-can load empties out at a much higher gross than a countertop or mechanical machine, an operator spends less time driving between service stops and more of each visit collecting revenue.
Actual returns vary by location, pricing, and product cost — typically a well-placed can machine is filled and serviced on a route rather than one-off — but the economics of a full-size 7-column vendor are what make vending a real business instead of a hobby.
Condition & What’s Included
This 276E is sold refurbished: it is inspected, cleaned, and tested for vend and payment function before it ships. Refurbished machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty (replacement parts, labor, and remote tech support for U.S. customers), versus the 2-year tier on brand-new equipment. You receive the machine ready to load, plug in, and program.
Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales
Every order ships free across the continental United States by curbside freight from our Hanover, Minnesota facility. Machines are processed, tested, and prepared for shipment within 1–2 business days of payment, with typical delivery in 3–7 business days and a 30-day return window (free return shipping on approved returns). New operators can lean on our Vending Startup Program and location-placement help, and any product can be bought outright by wire transfer or sent to our team as a secure checkout. Compare it against the rest of our soda, pop & drink vending machines or read the Buyers Guide before you decide.
Compare related machines
Buyers weighing this machine also look at these Finn Vending Sales listings:
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- Dixie Narco Model 276E 12 oz Can Machine – USA Flag Graphics — $1,479
- Dixie Narco Model 501E 12 oz Can Machine – Dole Graphics — $1,020
Frequently Asked Questions
How many selections does the Dixie Narco 276E have?
It has 7 selections (columns), and each column is priced independently, so you can run different drinks and sizes at different prices in one machine.
How many cans does it hold?
Up to 336 twelve-ounce cans — 48 cans per column across the 7 columns. Loaded with 16 or 20 oz bottles it holds up to 196 (28 per column).
Does it take credit cards?
The machine ships with an MDB coin mechanism and dollar bill acceptor and is DEX ready. Because the payment bus is MDB, a cashless reader such as a Nayax card reader can be added to accept tap, chip, and mobile payments.
Will the Dixie Narco 276E 12 Oz Can fit through a standard door?
At 29″ wide it is a narrow-cabinet unit built specifically for tight placements and standard doorways — one of the main reasons operators choose the 276E over wider soda machines. It stands 72″ tall and 35″ deep.
What power does it need?
Like other full-size Dixie Narco drink machines, the 276E runs on a standard 115V household outlet; give it a dedicated grounded circuit for best compressor performance.
Is it new or refurbished, and what warranty applies?
This unit is refurbished — tested and cleaned — and carries a 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty. Brand-new machines on our site carry a 2-year tier.
How is it delivered?
By curbside freight, free anywhere in the continental U.S., typically 3–7 business days after your 1–2 day processing window.




