Dixie Narco 276E 12 oz Can Machine – High-Capacity 7-Selection Drink Vendor
The Dixie Narco 276E 12 oz can machine is a proven full-size commercial soda vendor built for locations that move real volume. It offers 7 selections, each of which can be priced and configured independently, and uses triple-depth can stacking to reach up to 336 twelve-ounce cans in a single fill. That capacity is exactly what separates a serious route machine from a countertop unit: you spend most of your time driving to a stop, so you want a machine that can hold 300-plus products and empty out at a meaningful gross rather than $40 at a time.
This particular 276E ships wrapped in clean Pepsi New Age bottle graphics and is set up to vend 12 oz cans out of the box, with the flexibility to reconfigure columns for 16 oz cans (such as Monster Energy) and 16.9 oz or 20 oz plastic bottles. A large package delivery port accommodates the taller 20 oz bottles, and an LED display shows selections and sold-out messaging so customers know at a glance what is available.
Operators favor the Dixie Narco 276E 12 oz can machine because it hits the sweet spot between footprint and capacity: it fits standard breakrooms and storefronts yet holds enough product to keep a busy location stocked between service calls. The chassis is the same heavy-gauge steel cabinet that ran on Coca-Cola and Pepsi bottler routes for years, so parts stay common and maintenance is straightforward.
Dixie Narco 276E Specifications
| Manufacturer | Dixie Narco (Crane Merchandising Systems) |
| Model | 276E |
| Machine type | Can & bottle soda / drink vending machine |
| Selections | 7 (each individually priced) |
| Can capacity | Up to 336 x 12 oz cans (48 per column, triple-depth) |
| Bottle capacity | Up to 196 x 16/20 oz bottles (28 per column, double-depth) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 72″ x 29″ x 35″ |
| Weight | ~687-750 lbs |
| Power | 120V, 60Hz, 11.5A |
| Refrigeration | CFC-free, lint-tolerant, 1/3 HP |
| Payment / comms | MDB, DEX-ready; accepts coins and $1 bills; card-reader ready |
| Display | LED selection & sold-out display |
| Condition | Refurbished (tested & cleaned) |
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts-and-service (refurbished tier) |
Key Features
- Programmable space-to-sales lets you assign columns to select buttons, so your best sellers get the space they deserve without hardware changes.
- Triple-depth can vending (48 cans per column) plus double-depth 16/20 oz bottle vending for a genuinely high fill-to-service ratio.
- DEX-compatible interface for straightforward inventory management and sales tracking on a route.
- MDB electronics that are card-reader ready, so a Nayax or similar cashless reader can be added when you want to accept tap-and-go alongside coins and bills.
- CFC-free 1/3 HP refrigeration that holds product cold in warm, high-traffic rooms.
About Dixie Narco
Dixie Narco is one of the most recognized names in American beverage vending, long the machine of choice for Coca-Cola and Pepsi bottler routes across the country. The brand is now part of Crane Co. under its Crane Merchandising Systems division, and Dixie Narco drink machines like the 276E remain a workhorse on the secondary market precisely because they were overbuilt to run for decades with basic upkeep.
Where This Machine Earns
The 276E is sized for spots that consistently move cold drinks: manufacturing floors, warehouses, offices and breakrooms, gyms, apartment and laundromat common areas, auto shops, and schools. Because all seven selections price independently, you can mix a value 12 oz can column with premium 20 oz bottles and energy drinks in the same machine and let each product carry its own margin. As a general rule, a full-size drink machine like this empties out at a far higher gross per service call than a small mechanical unit, so the drive time you invest goes a lot further. Actual returns always depend on location traffic, product cost, and pricing.
Condition & What’s Included
This Dixie Narco 276E is refurbished: inspected, cleaned, tested, and prepared for service before it ships with the Pepsi New Age bottle graphics shown. Refurbished Dixie Narco 276E 12 oz can machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty (replacement parts, labor, and remote tech support for US customers). New for a first machine? Our Vending Startup Program and Location Placement assistance help you get it earning quickly.
Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales
Every order ships with free freight across the continental United States from our Hanover, Minnesota facility, processed and prepared within 1-2 business days of payment. Add this machine to your cart and check out securely by bank wire transfer; our team confirms the order and emails your invoice. Professional on-site installation packages are available.
Compare related machines
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many selections does the Dixie Narco 276E have?
Seven. Each of the 7 selections is independently priced and can be configured for anything from 12 oz cans to 20 oz bottles.
What is the can and bottle capacity?
Up to 336 twelve-ounce cans (triple-depth, 48 per column) or up to 196 sixteen/twenty-ounce bottles (double-depth, 28 per column), depending on how you set the columns.
Can a credit card reader be added?
Yes. The 276E’s MDB electronics are card-reader ready, so a Nayax or comparable cashless reader can be installed. As sold, it accepts coins and $1 bills.
What power does it need?
A standard 120V, 60Hz outlet; the machine draws about 11.5 amps and uses a CFC-free 1/3 HP refrigeration system.
Will it fit through a standard door?
At 29″ wide and 35″ deep it clears most 32-36″ commercial doorways. It stands 72″ tall and weighs roughly 687-750 lbs, so plan for a liftgate and a dolly at delivery.
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 under our refurbished-machine policy.
How is it delivered?
By curbside freight, free within the continental US, typically 3-7 business days after your 1-2 day processing window. See our full drink-machine lineup in Soda / Pop & Drink Vending Machines.




