GPL Model 159 Snack Machine – 5-Wide, 40+ Selection, Remanufactured

Remanufactured GPL Model 159 Snack Machine – 5-Wide High-Capacity Vendor

The GPL Model 159 snack machine is a full-size, 5-wide snack and candy vendor built for locations that move a lot of product and cannot afford a jam or a missed vend. This remanufactured unit ships with six shelves – four snack/pastry shelves and two dedicated candy shelves – for a standard configuration of up to 45 selections, plus a door-mounted five-selection gum & mint module. It is one of the workhorse machines in the long-running GPL SnackShop line, and it earns its footprint anywhere foot traffic is heavy.

What sets the GPL 159 apart is the PosiVend guaranteed delivery system: the machine confirms each drop and either delivers the selected product or returns the customer’s money. Combined with high-impact polystyrene trays that tilt down 45° for fast loading and a tray harness that positively engages each tray, the 159 keeps service quick and shrink low. Snack and candy items can vend off the same adjustable tray, so an operator can retune the planogram to whatever a location actually buys.

GPL Model 159 Snack Machine Specifications

Key Features

• PosiVend guaranteed delivery – senses each vend and refunds automatically if a product hangs up, so customers stay happy and you field fewer refund calls.
• Flexible 6-shelf layout – four snack shelves and two candy shelves that reconfigure between snack and candy items on the same adjustable tray.
• Fast loading – polystyrene trays tilt down 45° and adjust up or down in 1″ increments to fit bagged chips, pastries, bars, and boxed candy.
• Door-mounted gum & mint module – five extra selections up front for quick add-on impulse sales.
• Payment-ready – factory bill acceptor and coin mechanism with a lock & key, and it is free-vend and credit-card capable so a Nayax or Cantaloupe reader can be added for tap-to-pay.

About GPL & the SnackShop Line

GPL SnackShop machines are a well-established American snack vending line known for rugged steel cabinets and a simple, serviceable mechanical platform that operators have kept running for years. The GPL brand and its guaranteed-delivery sensing technology are part of the Crane Merchandising Systems / National Vendors family of vending equipment, one of the most recognized names in the U.S. vending industry. You can read more about the manufacturer at Crane Merchandising Systems. Because the platform is so widely deployed, spare parts and technician familiarity are easy to find – a real advantage for a machine you plan to keep in service.

Where the GPL 159 Earns

With 40-plus selections in a single cabinet, the GPL 159 is built for medium-to-high-traffic accounts: manufacturing floors and warehouses, hospitals and clinics, schools and colleges, office breakrooms, apartment and dorm common areas, auto dealerships, and busy waiting rooms. The wide selection count lets one machine cover a whole location’s snack menu, and the 72″H x 38.13″W x 35″D cabinet stands on a standard 115V outlet drawing just 3 amps – no special electrical.

As a rule of thumb, snack machines typically perform best where 40 or more people pass daily; pair the 159 with a soda or drink machine for a complete break-area setup. Our Buyers Guide walks through matching capacity to location traffic.

Condition & What’s Included

This GPL Model 159 snack machine is remanufactured – inspected, cleaned, and functionally tested before it ships. It includes the bill acceptor, coin mechanism, and lock & key, and it is free-vend and credit-card capable if you want to add a card reader. Refurbished machines carry Finn Vending Sales’ 1-year limited parts-and-service warranty (replacement parts, labor, and remote tech support for U.S. customers). Browse more inventory in our Snack Vending Machines category.

Why Buy From Finn Vending Sales

We ship free across the continental United States by curbside freight from our Hanover, Minnesota facility, with orders tested and dispatched within 1-2 business days after payment. Every machine is backed by a 30-day return window with free return shipping on approved returns, and we offer professional on-site installation, location placement help, and a Vending Startup Program for first-time operators. Checkout is by wire transfer, or use secure checkout on this page and our team will review and invoice you.

Compare related machines

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

• GPL Snack Machine, model 172 – Remanufactured — $260
• GPL Coffee Machine — $2,835
• Crane GPL 173 Snack Vending Machine Shallow (Refurbished) — $1,223
• Automatic Products Model 113 (Black – 1 Candy) Snack Machine — $808

Frequently Asked Questions

How many selections does the GPL 159 hold?
Six shelves – four snack and two candy – for 40 selections standard (up to 45), plus a door-mounted five-selection gum & mint module.

Does it take credit cards?
It ships with a bill acceptor and coin mechanism and is credit-card capable. A Nayax or Cantaloupe reader can be added for tap, chip, and mobile-wallet payments.

What power does it need?
A standard grounded 115V, 60Hz outlet; the machine draws about 3 amps, so no special electrical is required.

Will it fit through a standard door?
At 38.13″ wide it clears most 36″+ commercial doorways; measure your entry path and elevator before delivery, as it ships at 620 lbs.

Is this machine new or refurbished?
It is remanufactured – professionally tested and reconditioned – and covered by our 1-year refurbished warranty tier.

What is PosiVend?
PosiVend is the guaranteed delivery system that senses each vend and automatically refunds the customer if a product fails to drop, reducing service calls and complaints.

How is it delivered?
By curbside LTL freight anywhere in the continental U.S., typically within 3-7 business days of dispatch. Ask about our installation package if you want it placed and started up on site.