GPL SnackShop Model 172 Glassfront Snack Vending Machine – 45 Selection, Remanufactured

GPL Snack Machine Model 172 – Remanufactured Glassfront Snack Merchandiser

The GPL Snack Machine Model 172 is a full-size glassfront snack vending machine engineered for locations where floor depth is tight but selection still matters. At only 28″ deep it fits through narrow doors, hallways, and back-of-house passages that a standard 35″-deep merchandiser cannot clear, yet it still merchandises a full 45 standard selections behind a clear glass front so buyers see exactly what they are choosing.

This unit arrives completely remanufactured and location-ready: tested, cleaned, and fitted with a bill acceptor, coin mechanism, and lock and key. It runs on standard household power and uses the PosiVend guaranteed-delivery system, so every vend either drops or refunds – the reliability signature that made the GPL / Crane National SnackShop line an operator favorite for chips, candy, granola, pastries, and protein snacks.

Specifications

Key features that make the 172 easy to operate

• PosiVend guaranteed delivery – positive product delivery on every column, cutting service calls and refund disputes.
• Six adjustable trays that tilt down 45° for fast, comfortable loading and adjust up or down in 1″ increments to fit everything from thin candy bars to tall bagged chips.
• Mixed merchandising – candy and snack items can vend from the same adjustable tray, and a five-selection gum & mint module is door-mounted for quick top-ups.
• Tray harness provides positive engagement for each tray so shelves seat correctly after every restock.
• Shallow 28″ footprint in a compact, glassfront cabinet that complements offices, break rooms, and lobbies.
• Credit-card-reader capable – the coin/bill platform accepts an add-on cashless reader if you want to take cards and mobile taps at the machine.

About GPL and Crane National Vendors

GPL SnackShop machines are part of the National Vendors / Crane Merchandising Systems lineage, one of the most widely deployed snack-and-food vending platforms in North America. National Vendors built its reputation on rugged mechanical merchandisers and interchangeable spiral/vend motors, and the GPL 159/160/172/173 family shares that parts commonality – which is exactly why remanufactured units stay serviceable for years and replacement motors, boards, and validators remain easy to source.

Where the GPL 172 earns its keep

The 45-selection capacity and shallow depth make this machine a natural fit for small-to-medium foot-traffic locations: professional offices, medical and dental suites, auto shops, small manufacturing floors, apartment clubhouses, laundromats, and break rooms where a full-depth machine simply will not fit. Because it holds candy, chips, and pastry side by side, a single 172 can cover an entire location’s dry-snack program without pairing it to a second machine. Restock frequency typically tracks your traffic – higher-traffic sites lean on the deeper trays for fast movers while lower-traffic accounts run a wider variety across the 45 selections.

Operators generally pair a glassfront snack machine like the 172 with a drink or combo unit at busier accounts, but its shallow footprint means it can also stand alone in a corner that a wider soda machine would block. Because the tray spacing adjusts in 1″ steps, you can retune the same cabinet as your product mix changes – widen a shelf for tall energy bars in one location, tighten it for candy in the next – without buying new hardware. If you are choosing between machines, our Buyers Guide walks through capacity, footprint, and payment options so the machine matches the site.

Condition & what’s included

This is a remanufactured GPL Snack Machine Model 172, not a raw used pull. Refurbishment here means the machine is inspected, cleaned, mechanically tested, and delivered location-ready with its bill acceptor, coin mechanism, and lock and key installed. It carries our 1-year limited warranty for refurbished machines covering replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers. New machines carry a 2-year tier; full terms are on each product page and our Warranty Policy.

Why buy from Finn Vending Sales

Every order ships with free freight across the continental United States from our Hanover, Minnesota facility. We process, test, and prepare your machine for shipment within 1–2 business days of payment, with a 30-day return window and free return shipping on approved returns. First-time operator? Ask about our on-site installation packages, location-placement help, and the Vending Startup Program. Not ready to check out? Use secure checkout on this page and our team will invoice you directly. Browse more snack vending machines to compare footprints and capacities.

Compare related machines

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

• GPL Snack Machine, Model 159 – Remanufactured — $270
• 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 Snack Machine Model 172 have?
Its standard configuration is 45 selections across six shelves – three snack, two candy, and one pastry – plus a door-mounted five-selection gum and mint module.

Does it take credit cards, or can I add a card reader?
The 172 ships with a bill acceptor and coin mechanism and is credit-card-reader capable, so you can add a cashless reader to accept cards and mobile payments at the machine.

What power does it require?
Standard 115V, 60Hz, 3-amp household power on a grounded outlet. It is rated for indoor installation only.

Will it fit through a standard door?
Yes – at 38.13″ wide and only 28.5″ deep the shallow cabinet was designed to clear narrow doors and passages that block full-depth machines. Standing height is 72″.

Is this machine new or refurbished?
It is fully remanufactured: tested, cleaned, and delivered location-ready with the bill acceptor, coin mech, and lock and key installed.

What warranty comes with it?
A 1-year limited warranty for refurbished machines covering replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers.

How is it delivered?
Free curbside freight across the continental US from Minnesota; we prepare it for shipment within 1–2 business days of payment, with typical transit of 3–7 business days.