The new IM2500 “Big Bin” ice vending machine was designed to produce up to 495 – 10 lb. bags of ice or 316 – 16 lb. bags of ice in a 24-hour time frame. With a larger bin, no refrigeration and the option of using one or two Scotsman ice makers to meet consumer demand, engineers balanced the upfront cost of the machine with the operating costs to provide a higher rate of return on investment.