Crane GPL 173 Shallow Snack Vending Machine – Up to 56 Selections, MDB, Refurbished

Crane GPL 173 Snack Vending Machine (Shallow, Refurbished)

The Crane GPL 173 snack vending machine is a shallow-depth glass-front snack merchandiser from Crane National Vendors, engineered for locations where floor space is tight but product variety still matters. At just 28.5 inches deep, it slides into narrow corridors, small breakrooms, and hallways that can’t accommodate a full-depth machine, yet it still merchandises up to 672 items across as many as seven adjustable trays and up to 56 possible selections.

This unit has been fully refurbished to a high standard: the exterior is repainted in durable finish, the interior is extensively cleaned, and the money systems are rebuilt, tested, and confirmed working 100 percent before it ships. It arrives MDB-compatible with SureVend drop sensors, a $1 bill acceptor, a 3-tube coin mechanism, a brand-new lock, and two keys. It is a proven, service-friendly platform for operators who want a compact machine that earns its footprint.

Crane GPL 173 Specifications

Key Features That Make the GPL 173 Earn

The defining trait of this machine is its shallow cabinet. The reduced 28.5-inch depth lets it fit locations a standard snack machine simply cannot, without sacrificing selection count. SureVend infrared drop sensors detect whether a product actually falls; if a vend fails, the machine automatically re-vends or refunds, which cuts customer complaints and protects your route reputation. Trays adjust in 1-inch increments and tilt down 45 degrees, so loading is fast and you can reconfigure rows to match whatever sells at each stop. The high-impact polystyrene trays, dual-spiral candy rows, and optional door-mounted gum & mint module give you real merchandising flexibility across candy, chips, pastries, and mints.

About Crane National Vendors

Crane National Vendors, part of Crane Merchandising Systems, is one of the most recognized names in American vending manufacturing, with roots going back over a century. The GPL SnackShop line is a workhorse of the industry, prized by operators for parts availability, serviceability, and long field life. You can review the manufacturer-class specification for this model on the GPL 173 spec sheet. Because it is a mainstream MDB platform, it accepts modern cashless upgrades cleanly, so it stays relevant as payment habits shift.

Where the GPL 173 Performs Best

Thanks to its shallow footprint, the GPL 173 is a natural fit for offices, medical and dental suites, small manufacturing floors, apartment and dormitory common rooms, auto shops, salons, and any hallway or breakroom where a full-depth machine won’t fit. With up to 56 selections and 672 items of capacity, it typically services light-to-moderate traffic locations comfortably between fills. For guidance on matching a machine to a location, see our Buyers Guide, and browse more inventory in Snack Vending Machines.

Condition & What’s Included

This GPL 173 is a refurbished unit, not new. Refurbished here means the machine has been extensively cleaned, the exterior repainted in durable high-quality finish, the money systems rebuilt and tested to work 100 percent, and any non-working component replaced. It ships standard with a $1 bill acceptor, a 3-tube coin mechanism, a brand-new lock, and two keys. A Nayax VPOS Touch card reader is available for an additional charge if you want to add credit/debit and mobile-tap payments. Refurbished machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty, including replacement parts, labor, and remote tech support for US customers.

Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales

We include free freight shipping across the continental United States, prepare and test your machine within 1-2 business days of payment confirmation, and back every order with a 30-day return window and free return shipping on approved returns. First-time operators can also tap our on-site installation packages, location placement help, and Vending Startup Program. Prefer to talk numbers first? Add it to your cart or hit Buy Now to check out securely, and our team confirms your order and emails an invoice with bank wire-transfer details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many selections does the Crane GPL 173 hold? It supports up to 7 trays and up to 56 selections, with a total capacity of up to 672 items across candy, chips, pastries, and gum & mint.

Does the GPL 173 take credit cards, or can a Nayax reader be added? A card reader is not included, but because the machine is MDB-compatible you can add a Nayax VPOS Touch for an additional charge to accept credit, debit, and tap payments.

What makes this a “shallow” machine? The cabinet is only 28.5 inches deep, versus roughly 35 inches on a standard snack machine, so it fits narrow hallways and small rooms while still offering full selection variety.

Will the GPL 173 fit through a standard door? At 31.5 inches wide it clears most 32-inch and wider doorways; measure your entry path and any tight turns before delivery to be safe.

Is this machine new or refurbished? It is refurbished: repainted, deep-cleaned, with rebuilt and fully tested money systems and a new lock and keys.

What warranty comes with it? Refurbished machines include a 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty with replacement parts, labor, and remote tech support for US customers.

How is the machine delivered? It ships via curbside freight from our Hanover, Minnesota facility with free continental-US shipping, typically arriving 3-7 business days after it’s prepared for dispatch.