Crane National 157 Snack Machine – 5-Wide, 30-40 Selection, Refurbished

Refurbished Crane National 157 Snack Machine

The Crane National 157 snack machine is a full-size, 5-wide glass-front merchandiser engineered for medium to large indoor vending accounts. This refurbished unit pairs six adjustable shelves with dual-spiral delivery rows to hold 30 to 40 selections of chips, candy, cookies, pastries, nuts, and healthier snacks in a single footprint. It is a workhorse of the National Vendors 157/158 platform – a proven cabinet you will still see running in offices and break rooms years after it was built.

Standing 72 inches tall and 38 inches wide, the Crane National 157 snack machine gives operators serious capacity without the footprint of a combo unit. Adjustable trays let you widen rows for bagged chips and pastries or tighten them for candy, gum, and mints, so a single machine can serve a mixed crowd. Because it is refurbished, you get like-new function – inspected, cleaned, and bench-tested – at a fraction of new-machine cost.

Crane National 157 Specifications

Key Features

• Dual-spiral delivery: Dual helix rows on chip and pastry lanes reduce hang-ups and vend bagged products reliably.
• Adjustable merchandising: Six shelves reposition to fit small candy or wide bagged snacks, so you tune the planogram to your location.
• MDB + DEX electronics: The MDB control board accepts modern coin changers, bill acceptors, and cashless readers, while DEX pulls sales and inventory data for route accounting.
• LED-lit glass front: Bright, energy-efficient lighting shows product clearly and draws impulse buys.
• Executive Black cabinet: A clean, durable finish that blends into offices, schools, and commercial lobbies.
• Route-friendly service: A widely supported National Vendors platform means changer, validator, and reader components are easy to source and service.

About Crane National Vendors

Crane National Vendors, part of Crane Payment Innovations, is one of the longest-running names in American vending manufacturing. Based in the United States, National Vendors built the 157/158 snack platform to be serviceable, parts-supported, and easy for route operators to maintain – which is exactly why so many remain in the field. You can read more about how snack and drink machines work in the general vending machine overview on Wikipedia, then compare the 157 against other units in our snack vending machines lineup.

Where the National 157 Earns

This machine is built for steady indoor foot traffic. It fits office buildings, hospitals and clinics, schools and universities, manufacturing break rooms, apartment clubhouses, and shopping centers – anywhere a captive group of people wants convenient snacks. Its 30-40 selections mean you can carry mainstream chips and candy alongside a healthier set without splitting demand across two machines. Typically, higher-headcount locations restock faster and turn product more often, so match the planogram to the account and keep the fast movers full. A single 157 can anchor a small break room or ride alongside a soda machine to build a full snack-and-drink bank at busier sites.

Because the cabinet is a common National Vendors platform, service parts and coin/bill/reader components are widely available, which keeps downtime and maintenance costs manageable over the life of the route. New to route operating? Our Vending Startup Program walks first-time operators through placement, pricing, and stocking, and our Buyers Guide helps you match machine size to expected traffic.

Condition and What’s Included

This Crane National 157 snack machine is refurbished, not new. Refurbishing here means the machine is inspected, cleaned, and tested for correct vend, coin/bill handling, refrigeration-free snack delivery, lighting, and door operation before it leaves our Hanover, Minnesota facility. It carries Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited warranty for refurbished machines, covering replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers. Exact coverage terms are listed on our warranty page.

Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales

We ship free across the continental United States by curbside freight, and orders are tested and prepared for dispatch within 1-2 business days after payment. You are protected by a 30-day return window with free return shipping on approved returns, plus optional on-site installation and location-placement help. Prefer to talk specs or bundle a card reader first? 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:

• Crane National 167 Snack Machine — $1,350
• Crane National 148 Snack Vending Machine – Silver Star — $1,050
• CRANE National 167 VE Revision Door Snack Vending Machine MDB 5-Wide (Refurbished) — $2,025
• Crane GPL 173 Snack Vending Machine Shallow (Refurbished) — $1,223

Frequently Asked Questions

How many selections does the Crane National 157 have?

It offers 30 to 40 selections across six adjustable shelves in a 5-wide cabinet, with dual-spiral rows for reliable chip and pastry vending. Exact count depends on how the trays are configured.

Can it take credit cards or a Nayax reader?

Yes. The 157 uses an MDB control board, so a cashless reader such as a Nayax VPOS, Cantaloupe, or another MDB-compatible unit can be added to accept tap-and-pay alongside coins and bills. Ask us to include one with your order.

What power does it need?

The National 157 is a non-refrigerated snack machine that plugs into a standard 115V North American wall outlet – no special electrical work required for typical indoor placement.

Will it fit through a standard door?

At 38 inches wide and 35 inches deep, it clears most standard 36-inch commercial doorways, but always measure your entry path, elevators, and the final wall position before delivery.

Is this machine new or refurbished?

This listing is a refurbished Crane National 157 – inspected, cleaned, and tested to run like new at a lower price than a new unit.

What warranty comes with it?

Refurbished machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited warranty covering parts, labor, and remote tech support for US customers; full terms are on our Warranty Policy page.

How is it delivered?

It ships free via curbside freight anywhere in the continental US, dispatched within 1-2 business days of payment, with typical transit of 3-7 business days.