Dixie Narco 501E 12 oz Can Soda Vending Machine – 9 Selection, Pepsi New Age Ultra, Refurbished

Dixie Narco 501E 12 Oz Can — Dixie Narco 501E Can Vending Machine – 9-Selection Cold-Drink Merchandiser

This Dixie Narco 501E 12 Oz Can — the Dixie Narco 501E can vending machine is a full-size, stack-column cold-drink merchandiser engineered for high-volume beverage vending. This unit carries the Pepsi New Age Ultra graphic front and dispenses both cans and bottles from a single insulated cabinet, giving one location the flexibility to sell Dixie Narco 501E 12 Oz Cans and 20 oz bottles side by side. With nine individually priced selections and a refrigeration system approved for outdoor use, the 501E is one of the most widely deployed drink machines in North America.

Each of the nine selections vends from its own column, so an operator can mix packages and price points across the same machine. The layout uses one wide column that holds up to 87 cans and eight narrow columns that hold roughly 48 cans each, for a total capacity of 471 twelve-ounce cans or 278 twenty-ounce bottles. That deep capacity means fewer restock trips per dollar of revenue — the core economics that make full-size machines worth the drive to a location.

Specifications

Key features of the Dixie Narco 501E can vending machine

• True can & bottle vending — every column is adjustable to accept anything from 12 oz cans up through 20 oz bottles, so product mix follows demand.
• Programmable space-to-sales — assign any column to any select button and set independent pricing on all nine selections.
• MDB & DEX architecture — the standard MDB harness accepts modern coin changers, bill validators, and cashless readers, while DEX supports audit and inventory reporting.
• Outdoor-rated refrigeration — a sealed cabinet and heavy compressor keep drinks cold in demanding roadside, gas-station, and exterior settings.
• Cashless-ready — because the control board is MDB, a Nayax or comparable credit-card reader bolts on without swapping the logic board.

About Dixie-Narco

Dixie-Narco built its reputation on the durable stack-column soda machine and is one of the most recognized names in American beverage vending. The brand is part of Crane Merchandising Systems (Crane Payment Innovations), a global manufacturer of vending and unattended-retail equipment. Dixie-Narco cabinets like the 501E are prized on the secondary market precisely because their mechanical simplicity and steel construction let them run for decades with basic maintenance and readily available parts.

Where this machine earns

With 471-can capacity and a compact 37-inch-wide footprint, the 501E fits offices, manufacturing floors, breakrooms, auto shops, laundromats, car washes, convenience stores, and outdoor retail fronts. High-traffic locations benefit most from the deep columns — a machine that empties out at $250 to $500 is worth far more per service stop than a small mechanical unit that grosses $40 to $50.

As a rule, operators typically place cold-drink machines where foot traffic is steady and a standard 115-volt outlet is within reach; the 501E’s nine independent price points let you sell premium bottles and value cans from the same box. Browse more options in our Soda, Pop & Drink Vending Machines category.

Condition & what’s included

This 501E is refurbished: mechanically tested, cleaned, and prepared for service before it ships. Refurbishment covers function-checking the refrigeration, vend mechanism, and controls so the machine arrives ready to load and sell. It is backed by Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty for refurbished equipment (replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers). New to the business? Our Vending Startup Program and Buyers Guide walk first-time operators through machine setup, pricing, and placement.

Why buy from Finn Vending Sales

We ship the Dixie Narco 501E with free freight across the continental United States from our Hanover, Minnesota facility. Orders are processed, tested, and prepared within 1–2 business days after payment, with a 30-day return window and free return shipping on approved returns. Pay by wire transfer at checkout or use secure checkout on this page for a reviewed invoice, and ask about our on-site installation and location-placement services.

Compare related machines

Buyers weighing this machine also look at these Finn Vending Sales listings:

• Dixie Narco Model 276E 12 oz Can Machine – Pepsi New Age Ultra — $1,020
• Dixie Narco Model 276E 12 oz Can Machine – Pepsi New Age Bottle Graphics — $1,190
• Dixie Narco Model 276E 12 oz Can – Pepsi Blast Bottle — $1,053
• Dixie Narco 501E 12 oz Can – Refreshing Cold Drink — $1,114

Frequently asked questions

How many selections does the Dixie Narco 501E have?

Nine. The 501E has one wide column and eight narrow columns, each independently priced, for a total of 9 beverage selections.

How many drinks does it hold?

Up to 471 twelve-ounce cans or about 278 twenty-ounce bottles, depending on how the columns are configured for cans versus bottles.

Can it take credit cards or add a Nayax reader?

Yes. The 501E uses an MDB control board, so a Nayax or comparable cashless card reader can be added alongside the coin changer and bill validator without replacing the logic board.

What power does it need?

A standard 115 VAC, 60 Hz outlet rated for 11.5 amps — the same single wall receptacle used by most full-size vending machines.

Will it fit through a standard door?

The cabinet is 37 inches wide, so it clears most 36-inch commercial doorways; measure the delivery path and any tight interior turns before install.

Is this machine new or refurbished?

This 501E is refurbished — tested and cleaned before shipment — and carries our 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty for refurbished machines.

How is it delivered?

By curbside freight from our Minnesota facility, with free shipping across the continental US and dispatch within 1–2 business days after payment confirmation.