SandenVendo Vendo G-Drink

Last updated: 2026-10-02. Review type: source-based data review; no independent inspection or load testing. This report assesses the G-Drink Standard DM6 as the reference model and includes the larger DM9 where the manufacturer’s data allow a direct comparison. Design, Touch, Outdoor and Vendo Legend models are distinct variants; their features must not be assumed to apply to the Standard without verification. The official G-Drink Standard product page describes an illuminated glass front and a vertical lift system.

The DM6 measures 940 mm wide, 1,830 mm high and 845 mm deep; its net weight without options is 295 kg. The DM9 is 1,215 mm wide, with the same height and depth, and weighs 345 kg. This means the DM9 requires 275 mm more wall width. Calculated as footprint only, excluding operating, door, ventilation and maintenance clearances, the DM6 takes up approximately 0.79 m² and the DM9 approximately 1.03 m². These areas are calculated from the published external dimensions and are not a substitute for an installation plan. Both machines are heavy floor-standing units; confirm the delivery route, door widths, stairs, floor condition and access into the premises with the supplier before ordering.

The G-Drink dispenses products using a vertical lift with a gripper or catcher, rather than a conventional drop mechanism. SandenVendo says the vertical rail can pass over products that have accidentally fallen. This is a plausible design advantage for bottles and more delicate packaging, but it is a manufacturer claim: no damaged packs, failed vend attempts, dispensing times or failure rates were independently measured for this report. Operators should therefore test actual dispensing during a demonstration using their own bottle and can formats.

The temperature is electronically controlled; the manufacturer specifies an internal temperature range of +2 to +10 °C. The data sheet names HCD as the cooling unit. Maximum connected power is 370 W. The listed power supply is 230/240 V at 50/60 Hz. These figures describe connection and maximum values, not average power consumption in day-to-day operation. A payment unit is not automatically included in the purchase price either: the manufacturer lists Executive and MDB as supported protocols and includes the payment system in its options list. This does not mean a coin validator, banknote reader, card reader or telemetry is fitted as standard. The configuration, compatibility, fees and data contract should therefore each be specified in the quotation.

Do not use the rated power of 370 W as the continuous consumption when calculating ongoing energy costs. This is the maximum connected power stated by the manufacturer; the published annual figure is 624 kWh for the DM6 and 817 kWh for the DM9. Using your own net electricity rate, you can calculate an initial comparison: 624 kWh × price per kWh for the DM6 and 817 kWh × price per kWh for the DM9. The calculation is only as reliable as the consumption figure it uses. Given Lavazza’s different figure of 252 Wh/h, operators should request the energy label and the model/serial number of the quoted machine before preparing a profitability calculation. Installation temperature, usage, door openings and settings can also affect actual consumption; no measurement is available here.

A general promise such as “Europe-wide network” is not enough to establish maintenance and service coverage. The official partner directory lists German contacts, including Automatenprofi and Hohenloher Verkaufsautomaten; these entries do not establish comprehensive coverage, fixed response times, spare-parts stocks or service-level agreements. During the purchase discussion, the operator should give the supplier the site postcode and confirm in writing who handles fault reports, which work is carried out on site, how call-out and labour are charged, and which parts are actually available. It should also be clear who is responsible for a fault in the cooling system or lift, and whether a replacement machine or a defined restoration time is promised.

The main differences between the DM6 and DM9 are cabinet width and the number of selections. Each level offers six selections on the DM6 and nine on the DM9. The manufacturer specifies five levels as standard and up to seven as the maximum. This gives 30 or 45 selections in the standard configuration and a maximum of 42 or 63 with seven levels. A selection is a separately selectable product choice; it is not the same as the total number of products the machine can hold.

For a single packaging format, SandenVendo states a capacity of up to 336 0.33-litre cans or 240 0.5-litre PET bottles for the DM6. For the DM9, the maximum figures are 504 cans or 360 PET bottles. These are manufacturer figures for maximum loading, not a guaranteed fill quantity for a mixed planogram or product mix. Bottle shape, diameter, height, weight and how the product sits in the compartment all affect whether it can be dispensed reliably. For glass bottles, operators should therefore bring a sample of the specific pack to the demonstration and get written approval for that exact packaging.

At the time of research on 02.10.2026, SnackMe listed the G-Drink DM6 Indoor at €6,820 without accessories, plus VAT and shipping (dealer listing). DGA Vending lists the same DM6 at €6,850; its product page currently marks it as sold out (DGA listing). These are individual dealer listings, not a manufacturer list price or a promise of current availability. The base price shown on this page of €6,820 is a net price without accessories; confirm availability, VAT, shipping and the exact configuration with the supplier before ordering. Accessories, payment technology, transport, installation and service may further change the invoice total. For comparison, SpätiMat lists the wider G-Drink DM9 Indoor at €7,275 net. This price does not apply to the DM6.

The publicly available information is also insufficient for a reliable total cost of ownership calculation. In addition to the purchase price, the comparison should include electricity, payment fees, telemetry/SIM, product losses, replenishment and cleaning effort, maintenance, spare parts, financing and any site costs. For the energy component, operators should multiply the annual consumption figure confirmed by the supplier by their own tariff; given the documented discrepancy, a sensitivity analysis using a verified measurement or label figure is also advisable. We do not assume a standard electricity price or service charge.