Automatic Products LCM4 combo snack soda machine Machine
The Automatic Products LCM4 combo snack soda machine machine combines a full snack merchandiser and a refrigerated can bank in one upright cabinet, so a single spot can offer both chips, candy and pastries alongside cold 12 oz drinks. With 30 total selections — 20 snack columns across the upper section and 10 drink columns in the refrigerated drop-vend bank — the LCM4 covers the two highest-turn categories in vending from one footprint, which is exactly what smaller breakrooms, lobbies and waiting areas need when floor space is tight.
This is a real full-size commercial machine, not a countertop unit. It stands 72″ tall by 38″ wide by 35″ deep and weighs roughly 795 lb, holding up to 260 snack items and 180 twelve-ounce cans at a full fill. Snacks are delivered by individual spiral coils and cold cans drop from stacked columns, so one restock trip loads hundreds of vends instead of the fifty a mechanical machine holds. That capacity is the difference between a location that empties out at $250–$500 and one that barely covers the drive to service it.
Specifications
| Model | Automatic Products LCM4 (AP LCM 4) |
| Manufacturer | Automatic Products / Crane Merchandising Systems |
| Machine type | Combo snack & soda vending machine |
| Selections | 30 total (20 snack + 10 drink) |
| Capacity | Up to 260 snack items + 180 12 oz cans |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 72″ x 38″ x 35″ |
| Weight | ~795 lb (approx. 810 lb shipping) |
| Refrigeration | 1/3 HP compressor, R134a closed system |
| Power | 115 VAC / 60 Hz, ~7.0 amps |
| Payment system | MDB bus; credit-card-capable main board |
| Pricing | Multi-price, $0.05–$99.95 per selection |
| Display | Digital LED readout |
| Condition | Refurbished (tested & cleaned) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts & service (refurbished tier) |
Key Features
- Two machines in one cabinet — snack coils plus a refrigerated can bank eliminate the need for a separate drink machine.
- MDB, credit-card-ready board — the LCM4 main board supports the MDB bus, so a Nayax or comparable card reader can be added for tap, chip and mobile payments.
- Multi-price vending — each column can carry its own price from $0.05 to $99.95, so higher-margin items price independently.
- Health-safe cold hold — the R134a refrigeration system keeps the drink bank as low as the upper-30s°F for safe cold-beverage merchandising.
- Adjustable spirals — snack coils accept chips, candy, pastries and larger bagged items across the 20 columns.
About Automatic Products
Automatic Products International was a St. Paul, Minnesota manufacturer that built vending equipment for decades and was one of the most widely deployed snack and combo brands in North America; the line was acquired by Crane Merchandising Systems and its machines remain a fixture of the refurbished market. AP built the LCM series to be simple to service and durable, which is why so many LCM4 cabinets are still earning in the field years after they left the factory floor.
Where This Machine Earns
A 30-selection combo like the LCM4 fits locations that generate steady foot traffic but cannot justify two separate machines: small-to-mid offices, medical and dental waiting rooms, auto shops, self-serve laundromats, gyms, and apartment or dorm common areas. Because it serves both snacks and cold drinks, it captures the impulse buy either way and typically improves per-visit revenue versus a snack-only or drink-only unit in the same spot. Match the fill to the audience — more drinks in a gym or warehouse, more snacks in an office — and route the machine so restock trips stay efficient given its several-hundred-item capacity.
Condition & What’s Included
This LCM4 is sold refurbished: inspected, functionally tested, cleaned and prepared for service before it ships. Refurbished machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty (replacement parts, labor and remote tech support for US customers), versus the 2-year tier on new equipment. See our Warranty Policy for full terms.
Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales
We ship the LCM4 with free freight across the continental United States from our Hanover, Minnesota facility, curbside delivery. Orders are processed, tested and prepared within 1–2 business days after payment, with typical delivery in 3–7 business days and a 30-day return window (free return shipping on approved returns). First-time operators can add professional installation, location-placement help and our Vending Startup Program. Browse more combo vending machines Add this machine to your cart and check out securely by bank wire transfer; our team confirms the order and emails your invoice.
Compare related machines
Buyers weighing this machine also look at these Finn Vending Sales listings:
- Automatic Products LCM4 Combo Snack/Soda Machine Cold Drink — $1,870
- Automatic Products 6600 Snack Machine — $1,100
- Automatic Products 7600 Snack Machine — $1,300
- Automatic Products 112 Snack Machine — $1,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many selections does the Automatic Products LCM4 have?
The LCM4 offers 30 total selections — 20 snack columns in the upper merchandiser and 10 drink columns in the refrigerated can bank.
How much does the LCM4 hold?
At a full fill it holds up to 260 snack items and 180 twelve-ounce cans, so one restock trip covers hundreds of vends.
Does it take credit cards?
The LCM4 uses the MDB bus and ships with a credit-card-capable main board, so a Nayax or similar reader can be added for tap, chip and mobile payments. Add this machine to your cart and check out securely by bank wire transfer; our team confirms the order and emails your invoice.
What power does it need?
It runs on a standard 115 VAC / 60 Hz outlet drawing about 7.0 amps — a normal grounded wall receptacle, no special wiring.
Will it fit through a standard door?
At 38″ wide it clears a standard 36″ commercial doorway; measure a standard 32″ residential door before delivery, as it may need removal of the door slab.
Is this machine new or refurbished?
This LCM4 is refurbished — tested, cleaned and serviced before shipment — and carries a 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty.
How is it delivered?
By curbside freight with free continental-US shipping from our Minnesota facility, typically 3–7 business days after your 1–2 day processing window.




