Kooler Ice IM1500 Ice Vending Machine – 1,909 lb/Day, 1,500 lb Storage, New

Kooler Ice IM1500 Ice Vending Machine – High-Output Bagged Ice Around the Clock

The IM1500 ice vending machine from Kooler Ice produces up to 1,909 lbs of fresh ice every 24 hours and banks 1,500 lbs in a double-walled, insulated food-grade storage bin, with rack space for up to 500 pre-loaded bags on top of that. It bags and vends ice automatically, 24 hours a day, with no attendant on site — customers walk up, pay, and collect a freshly filled bag in seconds. For an operator, that means one machine replaces the entire merchandised-ice supply chain: no delivery route, no walk-in freezer, no re-stocking runs.

At the core of the machine sits a Scotsman C1848 Prodigy ice maker, and the cabinet is engineered to accept a second ice maker later if a location outgrows single-head production. The corrosion-free aluminum alloy frame and sealed electronics are built for permanent outdoor placement, and at 124″ tall, 69″ wide, and 94″ deep the whole unit fits inside a single standard parking space. Bag sizes are field-configurable in 10 lb / 20 lb or 16 lb / 32 lb formats, so the same machine can serve both grab-and-go customers and coolers-full buyers.

Specifications

Key Features

• Automatic bagging and dispensing — ice is made, bagged, and vended on demand, so product never sits in retail freezers losing quality.
• IceTalk™ machine management — monitor sales, ice levels, and machine health remotely, get alerts, adjust vend pricing, toggle free-vend, and reset the bill validator from a smartphone or computer.
• MEI extended bill cartridge — holds up to 750 bills between collection visits, cutting service trips at busy sites.
• Expandable output — add a second ice maker inside the same cabinet when demand grows instead of buying a second machine.
• All-climate hardware — cold-weather heater package, sealed electronics, reinforced casing, and hurricane tie-downs for exposed outdoor sites.
• Optional water vending — add a filtered water station or reverse osmosis system and sell purified water by the gallon from the same footprint.
• LED lighting package — keeps the machine visible and inviting through overnight hours, when much of the ice trade happens.

About Kooler Ice

Kooler Ice, Inc. is an American ice and water vending manufacturer headquartered in Byron, Georgia, founded in 2007 by Kerry Seymour and Jeff Dyson. The founders’ premise was that the giant ice houses of that era were too big, too complicated, and too expensive for most locations, so they built simpler, smaller, more efficient machines instead. Today Kooler Ice builds its line in a 45,000-square-foot lean manufacturing facility and has more than 2,500 machines operating across the United States, with the IM1500 sitting between the compact IM600 and the high-volume IM2500 in its range.

Where the IM1500 Earns

Ice vending is a location business, and the IM1500’s output level points it at genuinely busy sites: gas stations and convenience stores, marinas and boat ramps, campgrounds and RV parks, car washes, bait-and-tackle shops, and event venues. Because the machine sells a product made on site from water and electricity, cost of goods is typically very low compared with merchandised bagged ice, and the unattended format means labor cost is limited to periodic cleaning, bag loading, and cash collection.

A 100-amp 220V service, a ¾″ water line, a drain, and a level pad are the site requirements to plan for. If you are weighing machine sizes or comparing formats, our vending machine buyers guide walks through how to match capacity to location traffic, and you can browse every model we stock in the ice vending machine category.

Condition, Warranty & What’s Included

This listing is for a new Kooler Ice IM1500 ice vending machine. It is covered by our published 2-year limited parts-and-service warranty on new machines, which includes replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers. The unit ships ready for site hookup with its Scotsman C1848 Prodigy ice maker, insulated 1,500 lb storage bin, bagging system, and bill acceptance hardware; cold-weather package and hurricane tie-downs address exposed installations, and card reader, water vending, and reverse osmosis options can be specified at order time.

Buying From Finn Vending Sales

Every machine order includes free freight shipping across the continental United States, with orders tested and dispatched within 1–2 business days of payment confirmation and a 30-day return window with free return shipping on approved returns. Use Add to Cart or Buy Now to check out, and our team will confirm the details and send your wire-transfer invoice by email. First-time operators can lean on our professional installation packages and the Vending Startup Program for placement and launch support.

How much ice does the IM1500 make per day?

Up to 1,909 lbs per 24 hours with its single Scotsman C1848 Prodigy ice maker. The cabinet accepts a second ice maker, so production can be expanded later without replacing the machine.

How much ice does it store?

The insulated, food-grade bin holds 1,500 lbs of loose ice, and the bag holder carries up to 500 pre-loaded bags for surge demand — useful for holiday weekends and events.

What utilities does the IM1500 ice vending machine need?

Plan for 220V single-phase power on a 100-amp service, a ¾″ water supply line, and a 2″ drain. No refrigeration circuit is required — the insulated bin keeps stored ice cold on its own.

Does it take card payments?

Cash and coin acceptance are standard, and the machine supports credit/debit card readers with EMV and NFC contactless options, so customers can tap to pay. The MEI extended bill cartridge holds up to 750 bills between collections.

Can it run outdoors in harsh weather?

Yes. The IM1500 is built for permanent outdoor placement: corrosion-free aluminum frame, sealed electronics, a cold-weather heater package for freezing climates, and hurricane tie-downs for high-wind zones. It is ETL listed to UL 541, NAMA certified, and ADA compliant.

How big is the machine and how is it delivered?

It measures 124″ H × 69″ W × 94″ D, weighs 2,450 lbs, and fits within a single parking space. It ships by freight with free delivery across the continental US; you will need a prepared pad and equipment on site to set the unit in place, or ask us about installation packages.

What warranty comes with this IM1500?

As a new machine it carries our 2-year limited parts-and-service warranty, covering replacement parts, labor, and remote technical support for US customers.

Compare related machines

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

• IM500 LEGACY ICE VENDING MACHINE — $32,000
• IM1000 SERIES III Ice Vending Machine — $36,000
• IM600XL Ice Vending Machine — $39,000
• SnoMaster SM-700 Ice Vending Machine — $8,700

Compare related machines

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

• IM500 LEGACY ICE VENDING MACHINE — $32,000
• IM1000 SERIES III Ice Vending Machine — $36,000
• IM600XL Ice Vending Machine — $39,000
• SnoMaster SM-700 Ice Vending Machine — $8,700