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Jofemar· Snack- & Kombivending

Jofemar Vision EsPlus V8

7.8/ 10

Recommended

Data review — researched from sources, not physically tested. How we rate

Design & build8.0
Technology & features8.4
Operation & maintenance7.3
Capacity & range8.6
Value for money6.8
On request
  • Floorstanding
  • Indoor
  • Elevator / soft-drop
  • 8
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No EU energy label
for this category

Refrigerant

R290 (propane)

EU energy label

D

Rated power consumption

370 W

Power supply / connection

230 V; 50 Hz

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Use cases

Where this machine fits, and where it does not.

Best fit

Commercial vending operators

Suitable where a dedicated floor position and mixed assortment are required.

Best fit

Office and corporate sites

Suitable for indoor locations needing snacks, food and drinks in one cabinet.

Best fit

Retail and farm shops

Suitable for self-service sales with programmable expiry-date control.

Conditional

Universities and training sites

Confirm payment media, cooling configuration and service arrangements before purchase.

Not suitable

Small counter-service locations

❌ Unsuitable where only a compact countertop installation is available.

Conditional

Outdoor deployments

Verify environmental protection because the reviewed source specifies commercial vending environments and 65% maximum humidity.

Our rating in detail

Five public rating axes, weighted against the available evidence.

Design & build
8.0 / 10
Technology & features
8.4 / 10
Operation & maintenance
7.3 / 10
Capacity & range
8.6 / 10
Value for money
6.8 / 10

Our verdict

7.8Good

The Jofemar Vision EsPlus V8 is a floor-standing combo vending machine for operators who need snacks, food and drinks in one cabinet. This review uses the Refriger/R290 catalog configuration documented by Jofemar: 800 mm wide, 1,835 mm high, 1,025 mm deep, 337 kg and 370 W rated power. Its documented architecture supports up to eight trays with up to ten channels per tray, a large-capacity elevator with EasyFlex dispensing, photocell product detection, FIFO stock rotation and programmable expiry-date control. The format suits commercial vending environments where a dedicated floor position, a load-bearing access route and planned replenishment are available. The cabinet is not a compact counter unit. The reviewed sources do not establish a verified total unit capacity, standby consumption, noise level or exact payment media. Jofemar does not publish a verifiable net purchase price in the reviewed sources, so return on investment cannot be calculated from documented purchase, sales and operating data. The model offers broad product flexibility and useful stock-control functions. Procurement should confirm the exact cooling, payment and service configuration before ordering.

At a glance

Model
Jofemar Vision EsPlus V8
Manufacturer
Jofemar
Category
Snack & Combo Machines
Type
Combo Machines
Price range
On request
Overall score
7.8 / 10
Origin
Jofemar (ES)

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Photocells provide documented product detection
  • Large-capacity elevator with EasyFlex dispensing is documented by Jofemar
  • FIFO stock rotation and programmable expiry-date control are documented functions
  • Up to eight trays with up to ten channels per tray support a structured mixed assortment
  • Product load capacity is specified at 100 kg
  • Refriger/R290 catalog configuration documented at 800 mm × 1,835 mm × 1,025 mm and 337 kg

Cons

  • Exact coin, banknote, card, NFC or QR payment media are not specified in the reviewed sources
  • The 337 kg cabinet requires planned delivery access and a suitable floor position
  • No publicly verifiable net purchase price was found for the Vision EsPlus V8
  • Total unit capacity, standby power, noise level remain undocumented

Review

Design & Build

This article was created with AI assistance and checked automatically. A human review before publication is not documented.

The selected catalog configuration is the Refriger/R290 version documented in Jofemar’s ESPLUS V8 vending machine catalogue. Its stated dimensions are 800 mm wide, 1835 mm high and 1025 mm deep. The cabinet weighs 337 kg. Those figures describe a full-size floor-standing machine, not a countertop unit or a compact installation for a narrow alcove. Site planning therefore has to cover the complete footprint, delivery route and floor position before procurement.

The weight is a hard installation constraint. At 337 kg, moving the cabinet through doors, corridors or lifts requires a route assessment and suitable handling arrangements. The dossier does not document lifting points, castor specifications or a minimum floor loading value. Those details remain open questions for the supplier. A small site with restricted access can therefore create an installation problem even when the available floor area appears sufficient.

The front display window measures 714 mm wide by 1169 mm high, according to the Jofemar product information. This gives operators and customers a broad visible product area. The legacy Vision Es-Plus technical manual, dated 29 April 2011, describes galvanized steel and double-glazed safety glass. These are historical platform details, not independent confirmation of the current R290 V8 bill of materials. Obtain the selected cabinet and glazing specification with the quotation. They also do not verify a touchscreen, display size, button layout or payment media. Claims about a particular interface would go beyond the available evidence.

The current ESPLUS V8 catalogue describes anti-vandal locking and a maximum ambient humidity of 65 percent. The three-point lock described in the 2011 manual is historical platform information, not confirmation of every current cabinet. An IP rating or outdoor certification for the selected configuration was not established.

An older manufacturer document for the Bluetec variant contains different dimensional and power figures. That is a configuration or document discrepancy, not a measured result for the selected Refriger/R290 version. The scalar specifications here remain 800 mm width, 1835 mm height, 1025 mm depth, 337 kg and 370 W, all taken from the selected catalog configuration. Service access requirements, internal clearance and maintenance-side door space are not publicly specified in the reviewed documents. They must be confirmed before installation.

Technology & Features

The selected catalog configuration is the Refriger/R290 version documented in Jofemar’s ESPLUS V8 vending machine catalogue. Its scalar data are 800 mm width, 1,835 mm height, 1,025 mm depth, 337 kg and 370 W rated power. These figures belong to the chosen catalog configuration. An older manufacturer sheet for the Bluetec V8 lists differing values, including 300 kg and 340 W. That is a configuration and document discrepancy, not a measured test result. The two documents should not be merged into one specification set.

The machine supports up to 8 trays with up to 10 height-adjustable channels per tray. The sources do not provide a verified total unit capacity, so the channel count must not be presented as a guaranteed number of saleable products. A large-capacity elevator and the EasyFlex dispensing system handle product delivery. Photocells detect whether a product has reached the delivery area. This is more relevant for fragile or mixed goods than a simple spiral-only mechanism, although the dossier contains no independently measured failure rate.

FIFO stock rotation is documented. Expiry dates can be programmed by selection number or channel, and expired products can be inhibited. That gives operators a control point for food and drink ranges. It does not replace physical stock checks, because the sources do not document how dates are entered, audited or synchronized with inventory records. The optional cooling unit and the Refriger/R290 variant support a stated temperature range of 4–25 °C. The reviewed evidence identifies R290 for the ESPLUS R290 V8 configuration. It does not establish a universal cooling specification for every EsPlus V8 variant.

Connectivity is more specific than the payment documentation. Jofemar lists J-SUITE through J-LINK and an RS232 communication interface on the VISION ESPLUS V8 product page. The dossier does not verify Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, a specific cashless standard or a particular remote-alert function. Operators should therefore treat J-SUITE and J-LINK as documented platform references, not as proof of a complete communications package for every installation.

Payment configuration must be confirmed for the exact order. The Jofemar catalogue lists “No” for both the keypad and payment method in the ESPLUS V8 configuration rows; it does not document an included payment terminal or supported payment media. Jofemar describes control-module or master-machine connections for operating the machine, but that does not establish which payment hardware is supplied. Ask the supplier to specify the required module, terminal, interface and payment media in the quotation. Features documented for another model or setup should not be treated as standard equipment.

Operation & Maintenance

The manufacturer-hosted legacy manual, dated 29 April 2011, does contain cleaning instructions: it covers periodic care and spill cleaning for glass, the elevator, delivery bin and trays, plus condenser cleaning. This is useful platform background, but not a current, site-specific hygiene schedule for the R290 V8. Obtain the applicable service revision and allocate trained maintenance responsibility before commissioning.

Service access is documented more clearly than routine maintenance. The machine uses a large-capacity elevator with an EasyFlex dispensing system, photocell product detection and anti-vandal cabinet locking. Those components indicate that product delivery and cabinet security are engineered service areas, not proof of a specific maintenance interval. The technical manual describes the Vision Es-Plus platform and should be checked for access procedures applicable to the selected configuration. (Vision Es-Plus technical manual)

The selected catalogue configuration is the Refriger or R290 version documented in the Jofemar catalogue: 800 mm wide, 1,835 mm high, 1,025 mm deep, 337 kg and 370 W rated power. These values should not be mixed with the older Bluetec document, which reports different figures. The discrepancy is a configuration or document difference, not a measured service result. (ESPLUS V8 vending machine catalogue) The reviewed dossier does not verify standby power, noise, repair prices, spare-part prices or Germany-specific service coverage. Those items remain contractual questions.

Connectivity may support operating oversight through J-SUITE via J-LINK, with RS232 listed on the manufacturer product page. The source does not establish a specific network contract, response time, alert package or remote repair capability. Payment media are also not specified beyond a payment module or control unit. Operators should confirm the installed hardware, protocol, spare-part availability and service responsibility in writing before purchase.

Operating costs cannot be completed as a reliable total from the available evidence. The 370 W figure is rated power, not a verified annual consumption value for the chosen machine. No documented repair-cost range or cleaning labour time is available. Publicly reliable operator testimonials were not found in the dossier. For a small site, the 337 kg cabinet, unresolved service conditions and missing maintenance cost data can make the installation difficult to justify. A larger location should request the maintenance schedule, spare-parts policy and service rates before signing.

Capacity & Product Range

The selected Refriger/R290 catalogue configuration supports up to eight trays with up to ten channels per tray. The manufacturer also states a total product load capacity of 100 kg for the V8 model. This is a verified limit for how much merchandise (by weight) can be loaded simultaneously into the machine, as specified in both the ESPLUS V8 vending machine catalogue and the manufacturer product page. While multiplying the number of trays and channels gives a theoretical slot count, it does not provide a confirmed number of saleable products, as item dimensions, channel settings and dispensing method affect actual per-channel loading. Daily throughput is not published. Stock rotation should therefore be planned from sales data, not from maximum load capacity alone.

Configuring up to ten channels per tray gives the operator room to separate product lines instead of filling the cabinet with one narrow assortment. The documented machine supports snacks, food and drinks, with an optional cooling unit and an ESPLUS R290 V8 refrigerated variant. The reviewed manufacturer page specifies a temperature range of 4–25 °C for the relevant configuration. Chilled and ambient merchandise should not be treated as interchangeable stock. The operator must confirm which configuration is being quoted, because the product mix, cooling requirement and replenishment plan depend on it. (VISION ESPLUS V8)

The large-capacity elevator and EasyFlex dispensing system are intended for products that require controlled delivery rather than a simple fall through the collection area. Photocells detect product delivery. FIFO stock rotation is documented, and expiry dates can be programmed by selection number or channel. Expired products can be inhibited. Those functions matter for mixed food ranges, where a broad assortment is only useful if older stock moves before newer deliveries. The sources do not establish how many products fit into each channel or how the mechanism performs with every package shape. (ESPlus Bluetec V8)

Physical scale limits the placement decision. The chosen catalogue configuration measures 800 mm wide, 1835 mm high and 1025 mm deep, with a documented weight of 337 kg. It requires a dedicated floor position and a planned delivery route. The cabinet is not a compact counter unit. Small sites with limited demand may find this footprint and stock volume excessive. The manufacturer catalogue is the controlling source for these scalar values; an older Bluetec document reports differing figures and should be treated as a configuration or document discrepancy, not as a measured result for the selected Refriger/R290 version.

A reliable capacity decision needs three missing inputs: the intended package dimensions, the number of products assigned to each channel and the site’s actual sales pattern. Publicly available documents do not provide a verified total unit capacity or a daily throughput limit. Publicly reliable operator statements are not available. Any proposal should therefore list the planned tray layout and confirm the refrigerated configuration before purchase.

Price / Value

A verified net purchase price for the Jofemar Vision EsPlus V8 was not found in the reviewed manufacturer catalogue, product pages or distributor documents. Jofemar presents the machine as an enquiry product rather than publishing a purchase price. The appropriate procurement statement is therefore “price on request”, not a guessed range or a recycled figure from another vending machine. The Jofemar product page and the ESPLUS V8 catalogue are the relevant starting points for a quotation.

The reviewed configuration is the Refriger/R290 version documented in the manufacturer catalogue. Its stated dimensions are 800 mm wide, 1835 mm high and 1025 mm deep. The documented weight is 337 kg, with a rated power figure of 370 W. These values define the procurement case: delivery access, floor positioning and installation planning are material cost drivers before any sales price is assessed. A small site with limited access can require more preparation than the catalogue specification alone suggests.

Cooling is an optional configuration feature, and the dossier identifies an R290 refrigerated variant. The reviewed material does not provide a verified purchase surcharge for the cooling unit, a service contract, installation labour, payment hardware. Those items must be separated in the quotation. Combining them into an invented upper price would create false precision.

Energy cost cannot be presented as a verified annual total here. EPREL lists annual energy consumption of 1,410.72 kWh/year for the Jofemar ESPLUS R290 V8 (registration 828553). This standardized registry figure is not a site-specific electricity bill. The 370 W figure is a rated power value, not a complete operating-cost forecast. Annual electricity expense requires a documented duty cycle, cooling configuration, operating hours and tariff. None of those inputs is established in the reviewed dossier.

The catalogue configuration also carries operational implications for value assessment. The machine supports up to eight trays with up to ten channels per tray and supports a large-capacity elevator with EasyFlex dispensing. Product detection, FIFO rotation and programmable expiry control are documented functions. They may reduce product-loss exposure in a mixed assortment, yet no sourced sales volume, replenishment frequency or payback period is available. Without a verified purchase price and site-specific throughput, return on investment remains uncalculated.

An older manufacturer document for the Bluetec variant contains different technical values. That document is a configuration and document discrepancy, not a measurement of the Refriger/R290 model. The scalar specifications above therefore remain limited to the selected catalogue configuration. For small locations, the machine may be over-dimensioned. A supplier quotation should state the exact variant, cooling equipment, payment module, delivery scope and service terms before any investment decision.

Technical data

All recorded data points at a glance.

Use & operations

Installation type
Floorstanding
Environment (indoor/outdoor)
Indoor

Technology

Delivery mechanism
Elevator / soft-drop
Shelves
8

Cooling

Cooling
Chilled
Refrigerant
R290 (propane)
EU energy label
D

Dimensions & weight

Dimensions (W × H × D)
800 × 1835 × 1025 mm
Weight (unpacked)
337 kg
Rated power consumption
370 W
Power supply / connection
230 V; 50 Hz

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Frequently asked questions about Jofemar Vision EsPlus V8

Which configuration is assessed in this review?

The review uses the Refriger/R290 catalog configuration documented by Jofemar. Its stated dimensions are 800 mm × 1,835 mm × 1,025 mm, its weight is 337 kg and its rated power is 370 W.

How much product can the Vision EsPlus V8 hold?

Jofemar documents up to eight trays with up to ten channels per tray and a product load capacity of 100 kg. A verified total number of individual units was not found, because the usable count depends on product dimensions and channel setup.

Is the Jofemar Vision EsPlus V8 refrigerated?

The product family includes an optional cooling unit and an ESPLUS R290 V8 refrigerated variant. The reviewed sources document a temperature range of 4 °C to 25 °C for the relevant product information, while the exact configuration should be confirmed in the quotation.

What payment methods does the machine support?

The ESPLUS V8 catalogue lists “No” for both keypad and payment method in its configuration rows; it does not identify an included payment terminal or supported payment media. Confirm with the supplier whether the exact configuration requires a control or master module and which payment hardware is included or separately quoted. Do not assume equipment documented for another model is standard.

What does the machine cost?

No publicly verifiable net purchase price was found in the reviewed manufacturer, distributor, catalogue and product sources. The purchase price is therefore available on request and should be obtained together with the cooling, payment and service configuration.

How much space and handling capacity are required?

The catalog configuration measures 800 mm wide, 1,835 mm high and 1,025 mm deep, with a stated weight of 337 kg. Installation planning should therefore cover floor space, door clearance, route load capacity and final positioning.

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