Kooler Ice IM1000 Series III Ice Vending Machine – 1,909 lb/Day, 900 lb Bin, New

IM1000 Series III Ice Vending Machine – 1,909 lbs of Bagged Ice Every Day

The Kooler Ice IM1000 Series III ice vending machine is a full-size automated ice and water kiosk built for operators who want real daily volume from a single footprint. At its core is a Scotsman C1848 Prodigy commercial ice maker rated at up to 1,909 lbs of ice per 24 hours, feeding a double-walled, insulated storage bin that holds 850–900 lbs of ice – roughly 140 ten-pound bags ready to vend at any moment. Every purchase is bagged automatically inside the machine, so customers receive fresh, sealed ice that was never handled, stacked on a pallet, or hauled in a delivery truck.

The Series III is the third generation of Kooler Ice’s most popular platform: production is higher than earlier IM1000 builds, service access is improved, and the kiosk itself was restyled with high-gloss Lexan panels, large price cards visible from all four sides, LED lighting, and a rust-free aluminum frame with stainless steel components. Alongside bagged ice, the machine vends filtered drinking water, with a choice of standard filtration or a reverse-osmosis system, giving one kiosk two revenue streams.

Specifications

Key Features

• Touchless automatic bagging – ice is made, stored, bagged, and dispensed entirely inside the kiosk, so no employee ever touches the product.
• Self-cleaning multi-stage filtration – water is filtered before it becomes ice, with an optional reverse-osmosis stage for the purest possible product; the EPA’s overview of reverse-osmosis water treatment explains why RO matters for taste and safety.
• IceTalk™ remote monitoring – check ice levels, sales, and machine health from a phone or computer 24/7 and receive real-time maintenance alerts, so you visit the site when it needs you, not on a guess.
• Self-serve customer payments – the kiosk’s integrated ePort reader lets walk-up customers pay by cash, coin, or card/contactless, and vend pricing is fully adjustable by the owner.
• Built for the outdoors – insulated panels, heater packages, and freeze-protected plumbing keep the machine vending through hot summers and cold winters (the factory data sheet lists an operating range of roughly -20°F to 120°F with the cold-weather package).
• Dual revenue – bagged ice plus filtered water vending from the same 58.75″-wide kiosk.

About Kooler Ice

Kooler Ice has manufactured ice and water vending machines in Byron, Georgia since 2007 and has built more than 1,600 machines for operators across North America. The company focuses exclusively on ice vending, and the IM1000 platform has been its flagship for over a decade – the Series III reflects that accumulated field experience in its production capacity and serviceability. Full factory documentation is available on the Kooler Ice IM1000 Series III product page.

Where the IM1000 Series III Earns

Ice vending works best where people already stop with coolers, boats, or trucks: convenience stores and gas stations, car washes, campgrounds and RV parks, marinas and boat ramps, self-storage facilities, and busy rural crossroads. With nearly a ton of daily production and a 900 lb buffer in the bin, the IM1000 Series III ice vending machine is sized for genuinely high-traffic sites where a smaller kiosk would sell out on a summer weekend.

Operators typically price bagged ice well above their cost of water and power, which is why the category is known for strong margins – actual results always depend on location, climate, and pricing. If you are evaluating a site, our Location Placement assistance can help you weigh traffic and competition before you commit.

Condition, Warranty & What’s Included

This listing is for a new IM1000 Series III ice vending machine. It is covered by our 2-year limited parts-and-service warranty on new machines, which includes replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers. The machine ships as a complete vending kiosk with the Scotsman C1848 ice maker, insulated storage bin, automatic bagging system, water-vend station, and IceTalk™ monitoring; site requirements are a 220V/60A single-phase circuit, a 3/4″ water line, and a level pad.

Buying From Finn Vending Sales

Every machine order ships freight-free anywhere in the continental United States from our Hanover, Minnesota facility, with orders tested and dispatched within 1–2 business days of payment confirmation and a 30-day return window that includes free return shipping. We also offer professional on-site installation packages, and first-time operators can lean on our Vending Startup Program for guidance from purchase through first vend. Prefer to talk numbers first? Add this machine to your cart and check out securely by bank wire transfer; our team confirms the order and emails your invoice. You can compare other units in our ice vending machine lineup at any time.

How much ice does the IM1000 Series III make per day?

Up to 1,909 lbs per 24 hours from its Scotsman C1848 Prodigy ice maker, with 850–900 lbs held in the insulated bin – enough inventory for roughly 140 ten-pound bags at any given time.

What bag sizes can it vend?

The automatic bagging system can be configured for 10, 16, 20, or 32 lb bags, and vend pricing for each is adjustable by the owner.

Does it vend water as well as ice?

Yes. The IM1000 Series III includes a filtered water vending station, with a choice of standard filtration or a reverse-osmosis system for the water fed to both the ice maker and the water vend.

What power and utilities does it need?

A dedicated 220V single-phase, 60A electrical circuit and a 3/4″ water supply line. The kiosk measures 58.75″ W × 78.3″ D × 113.5″ H with its canopy, so it installs on an outdoor pad rather than through a doorway.

How do customers pay at the machine?

Walk-up customers pay at the kiosk itself with cash, coins, or card/contactless through the integrated ePort reader – the machine runs self-serve, 24/7, with no attendant.

Will it survive winter at an outdoor site?

Yes – insulated panels, heaters, and freeze-protected plumbing are available for cold climates, and the factory rates the machine for an operating range of roughly -20°F to 120°F with the cold-weather package.

Is this machine new, and how is it delivered?

It is a new unit backed by a 2-year limited warranty. It ships as freight, free anywhere in the continental US, dispatched 1–2 business days after payment with typical delivery in 3–7 business days; curbside freight delivery is standard and on-site installation packages are available.

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• IM500 LEGACY ICE VENDING MACHINE — $32,000
• IM600XL Ice Vending Machine — $39,000
• SnoMaster SM-700 Ice Vending Machine — $8,700
• IM2500 Ice Vending Machine — $58,700