The 12 Best Taylor Soft Serve Machines by Business Type

Last updated: October 8, 2026

For the highest-volume twin twist service, the Taylor 8756 is the pick: two air/mix pumps feed two 3.4 quart freezing cylinders from two 9 gallon mix tanks, the most mix storage of any twist model here. For a first soft serve machine on a small counter, the Taylor C152 is the one to choose. It serves one flavour and is 17-31/64 in wide, at 207 lbs. The other ten sit between them, ordered by freezing capacity, each matched to the business it suits.

TFI Food Equipment Solutions is Canada's #1 Taylor distributor, with more than 60 years in Canadian foodservice and a client list that includes McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Circle K and Loblaws. We sell, lease, rent and service every machine on this list across Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, backed by factory-trained technicians and 24/7 emergency repair.

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How we chose

We ranked the 12 Taylor soft serve machines TFI sells and services on three criteria.

Every machine on this list is sold by TFI and serviced by our factory-trained technicians, and every spec matches Taylor's official model pages and spec sheets.

The 12 best Taylor soft serve machines

1. Taylor 8756

Best for: High-traffic sites that want the most mix on hand for two flavours and twist

The Taylor 8756 holds more mix than any other twin twist model here: two 36 qt hoppers, built as two 9 gallon mix tanks in a separately refrigerated lower cabinet that keeps mix below 41°F. Two air/mix pumps feed two 3.4 quart freezing cylinders, so it serves two flavours or a twist of both.

The Taylor 8756 is an ideal solution for high-demand operations, and it is the model to choose when volume decides the purchase. It is also Flavor Burst compatible, for sites that want more flavours from the same machine.

Plan the space and power before it arrives. It is the tallest and heaviest machine on this list: 68-3/8 in high, 26-1/4 in wide, 36-3/16 in deep and 810.0 lbs. It needs two dedicated electrical connections and is made to be permanently connected. It comes in air-cooled and water-cooled versions at 208-230/60/1. An air-cooled unit needs at least 3 in of clearance on all sides and 12 in on top.

2. Taylor C712

Best for: Frozen yogurt shops and cafeterias serving two flavours and twist

The Taylor C712 is a pump-fed twin twist floor model built for frozen yogurt shops, quick-serve restaurants and cafeterias.

It has two 3.4 quart freezing cylinders and two 20 quart hoppers. Air/mix pumps deliver a set amount of air and mix to each cylinder, and the simplified pump design reduces operator parts. The C713 has the same cylinders and hoppers but is gravity-fed, and the pump is why the C712 ranks first of the pair. Touch controls include a draw counter that shows how many servings have been dispensed. Separate hopper refrigeration (SHR) keeps mix below 41°F in Auto and Standby modes.

Plan for the footprint and the wiring. The C712 is 25-7/16 in wide, 36-3/16 in deep and 60 in high, and weighs 777.0 lbs. It needs two dedicated electrical connections and is made to be permanently connected. Air-cooled units need at least 3 in of clearance on all sides.

3. Taylor C713

Best for: Operators seeking high output and flexible desserts from a gravity-fed floor model

The Taylor C713 has the same two 3.4 quart cylinders and two 20 quart hoppers as the C712, but its mix delivery system is gravity-fed rather than pump-fed.

The C713 is ideal for operators seeking high output and flexible dessert service, whether that means frozen yogurt, custard or classic soft serve. It serves two separate flavours or an equal twist of both. Options include hopper agitators, a panel spinner and syrup rails. Like the C712, it has a draw counter and separate hopper refrigeration to keep mix below 41°F.

It takes up the same floor space as the C712: 25-7/16 in wide, 36-3/16 in deep and 60 in high, at 733.0 lbs. Plan for two dedicated electrical connections; it is made to be permanently connected. It is available in air-cooled and water-cooled configurations, and an air-cooled unit needs at least 3 in of clearance on all sides.

4. Taylor 791

Best for: Twist service on a floor model where floor space is tight

The Taylor 791 (model C791) is the narrowest twist floor model on this list at 20-1/4 in wide, against 25-7/16 in for the C712 and C713. It is 32-5/16 in deep and 59-5/8 in tall, and weighs 527.0 lbs.

It also has the simplest hook-up of the twist floor models: one dedicated electrical connection, supplied with cord and plug, where the 8756, C712 and C713 each need two connections and are made to be permanently connected. An air-cooled unit needs at least 3 in of clearance around all sides.

Inside are two 3.4 quart freezing cylinders, the same size as the larger twist models, fed by gravity. The 791 is ideal for compact kitchens seeking versatility without compromise, and it handles low-fat and non-fat mixes as well as custard-style soft serve. Separate hopper refrigeration keeps mix below 41°F in Auto and Standby modes.

The trade for the narrower body is hopper size. The 791 has two 14 quart hoppers, where the C712 and C713 have two 20 quart hoppers, so it holds less mix in the machine at any one time.

5. Taylor 8752

Best for: QSRs and concession stands serving one flavour at volume

The Taylor 8752 is a single-flavour floor model built around the largest single mix tank on this list: one 15 gallon (57.0 litre) mix tank in a refrigerated cabinet. An air/mix pump feeds it into one 3.4 quart freezing cylinder.

The 8752 is ideal for QSRs, concession stands and dessert specialists. It is Flavor Burst compatible, which is the way to offer more flavours from a single-flavour machine.

One flavour is the main thing to weigh. A menu built on two flavours or a twist needs one of the twin twist models instead. On the floor, the 8752 is 20-9/16 in wide, 36 in deep and 62-15/16 in tall, and weighs 585.0 lbs. It needs one dedicated electrical connection and is made to be permanently connected. The water-cooled version has water inlet and drain connections. An air-cooled unit needs at least 3 in around all sides and 12 in on top.

6. Taylor C706

Best for: Busy restaurants wanting pump-controlled single flavour on a counter

The Taylor C706 is the only pump-fed single-flavour countertop model on this list. Its air/mix pump delivers the precise amount of mix and air to the freezing cylinder for consistent overrun, and that pump is what places it ahead of the C709 and C707, which have the same 3.4 quart cylinder and 20 quart hopper.

The C706 is built for busy restaurants, ice cream shops and cafeterias, and we supply it with either air or water cooling. Separate hopper refrigeration keeps mix below 41ºF (5ºC) in Auto and Standby modes.

It sits on a counter, 18-1/4 in wide, 32-1/4 in deep and 34 in high, or on the floor with Taylor's optional C201 cart with casters. At 430.0 lbs it is the heaviest of the three single-flavour countertop models with a 3.4 quart cylinder, so check that the counter will carry it. It needs one dedicated electrical connection and is made to be permanently connected. Air-cooled units need at least 6 in on both sides, with the back of the unit against a wall.

7. Taylor C709

Best for: Operators who want to cut cleaning labour with heat treatment

The Taylor C709 is the only heat treatment model on this list. Its daily heating and cooling cycle safely maintains dairy products up to 28 days before a complete disassembly and cleaning is required. For a site where staff hours spent stripping and cleaning the machine are the cost to cut, that is the reason to choose it.

The C709 is built for busy operations that want less daily maintenance. It has one 3.4 quart freezing cylinder and one 20 quart hopper, fed by gravity.

It serves one flavour, and heat treatment is made for dairy: it runs soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard and other dairy-based soft serve mixes. On the counter it is 18-1/4 in wide, 32-1/4 in deep and 34 in high, and weighs 414.0 lbs. It needs one dedicated electrical connection and is made to be permanently connected. The standard unit is air-cooled with no plumbing needed, and a water-cooled version is also available. It needs at least 6 in of clearance on both sides, with the back against a wall.

8. Taylor C707

Best for: Cafés wanting a simple single-flavour machine with a large hopper

The Taylor C707 is a single-flavour countertop model with a 20 quart hopper. Unlike the pump-based C706, the C707 is gravity-fed, built for operators who put simplicity and reduced maintenance first. It is an ideal fit for cafés, restaurants and high-volume operations.

It has one 3.4 quart freezing cylinder, the same as the C706 and C709. It is Flavor Burst compatible, so a café can add flavours without a second machine. Separate hopper refrigeration keeps mix below 41ºF (5ºC) in Auto and Standby modes.

At 390.0 lbs it is the lightest of the three, and it shares their footprint: 18-1/4 in wide, 32-1/4 in deep and 34 in high. It serves one flavour and does not have heat treatment; the C709 is the model in this group with heat treatment. Plan for one dedicated electrical connection; it is made to be permanently connected. The standard unit is air-cooled with no water connection, and a water-cooled version is also available. It needs at least 6 in on both sides with the back against a wall.

9. Taylor C722

Best for: Ice cream shops and fast food outlets wanting pump-fed twist on a counter

The Taylor C722 is the pump-fed twin twist model for a counter: a medium capacity, countertop pressurized unit and Taylor's reference example of a pump model. The pump on the C722 controls overrun for consistent product texture.

It is ideal for ice cream shops, fast food outlets, cafeterias and any high-traffic operation. It has two 2.8 quart freezing cylinders and two 14 quart hoppers, and serves two flavours or a twist. Separate hopper refrigeration keeps mix below 41°F in Auto and Standby modes. The pump is the reason it ranks above the C723, which has the same cylinders and hoppers.

Check the counter first. At 549.0 lbs it is the heaviest countertop model on this list, and it is 23-5/16 in wide, 33-13/16 in deep and 36-1/2 in high, with at least 6 in of clearance needed on both sides. It needs one dedicated electrical connection and is made to be permanently connected. The standard unit is air-cooled with no water lines, and a water-cooled version is also available.

10. Taylor C723

Best for: Operators wanting twin-flavour countertop service without complex components

The Taylor C723 is the gravity-fed twin of the C722, with the same two 2.8 quart cylinders and two 14 quart hoppers, and Taylor's reference example of a gravity model. The C723 is simpler to maintain and operate, while the C722 uses a pump for more precise overrun control.

It runs soft serve ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard and sorbet, served as two flavours or a twist. Touch controls include a draw counter, and separate hopper refrigeration keeps mix below 41°F in Auto and Standby modes.

On the counter it is 23-5/16 in wide and weighs 500.0 lbs, and it needs one dedicated electrical connection and at least 6 in of clearance on both sides. The standard unit is air-cooled with no water line, and a water-cooled version is also available. For self-serve, the optional cart brings the dispensing height in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard.

11. Taylor C161

Best for: Businesses expanding their dessert menu with twist from a compact countertop unit

The C161 is the smallest twin twist machine on this list, with two 1.5 quart freezing cylinders and two 8 quart hoppers. It is 22-1/8 in wide, 25-1/8 in deep and 29 in high, and weighs 305.0 lbs. That makes it smaller in every dimension than the C722.

It is also the only twin twist countertop model here made to be cord-connected, on one dedicated electrical connection. The standard unit is air-cooled with no water connection, and a water-cooled version is also available. We recommend at least 6 in of clearance on both sides. Mix is gravity-fed, and separate hopper refrigeration keeps it below 41ºF (5ºC) in Auto and Standby modes.

The C161 is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their dessert offerings, with low or non-fat ice creams, custards, frozen yogurts or sorbets. Its 1.5 quart cylinders are the smallest of the twist models, against 2.8 quart on the C722 and C723 and 3.4 quart on the twist floor models. Options include a cone dispenser, legs, or the C207 cart with casters to stand it on the floor.

12. Taylor C152

Best for: Kiosks and small counters adding soft serve for the first time

The C152 is the smallest and lightest machine on this list: one 1.5 quart freezing cylinder, one 8 quart hopper and 207 lbs. It is 17-31/64 in wide, 29-23/64 in deep and 26-1/2 in high, and needs only 4 in of clearance on both sides, the least of any countertop model here.

The Taylor C152 is ideal for any Canadian foodservice operation looking to add soft serve to the menu, and its countertop design and minimal clearance suit compact kitchens and kiosks. It is cord-connected on one dedicated electrical connection, with a 115/60/1 air-cooled option alongside 208-230/60/1.

Mix is gravity-fed. Taylor's Softech control regulates refrigeration by measuring product viscosity, and separate hopper refrigeration keeps mix below 41ºF (5ºC) in Auto and Standby modes.

With one flavour and the smallest cylinder here, it suits a first soft serve program rather than a twist menu. Optional 4 in legs need a skirt fitted on the right side to stop warm air recirculating.

How to choose a Taylor soft serve machine

Four choices separate these 12 models: where the machine stands, how many flavours it serves, how mix reaches the cylinder, and whether it has heat treatment. Space and power then decide between the models left.

Countertop or floor

The 8756, C712, C713, 791 and 8752 are floor models. The other seven sit on a counter, and each of them can go on the floor with an optional cart. Countertop weights run from 207 lbs for the C152 to 549.0 lbs for the C722, so check what the counter is rated to carry before choosing one of the heavier units.

One flavour or twin twist

Twin twist machines serve two flavours separately or twisted together. Seven models here do that; the 8752, C706, C709, C707 and C152 serve one flavour. If a single-flavour machine fits the space better, the Flavor Burst add-on, sold separately, adds up to 8 flavours to the mix. The 8756, 8752 and C707 are all Flavor Burst compatible.

Pump or gravity feed

Overrun is the amount of air introduced into the product before it is dispensed: higher overrun gives a lighter, fluffier serve; lower overrun heightens flavour and colour. Air/mix pumps provide consistent overrun, while overrun in gravity-fed equipment can fluctuate with draw conditions. The pump models here are the 8756, C712, 8752, C706 and C722. Gravity models are simpler to run: the C707 suits operators prioritizing simplicity and reduced maintenance, and the C723 is simpler to maintain and operate than the C722.

Heat treatment

Only the C709 has it. Heat treatment reduces labour and daily maintenance costs, and the C709's cycle keeps dairy mix safe for up to 28 days before a full disassembly and cleaning. It applies to dairy products, so it suits a menu built on dairy soft serve.

Power and cooling

Three models need two dedicated electrical connections: the 8756, C712 and C713. The rest need one. The C152 and C161 are made to be cord-connected and the 791 comes with cord and plug; the others are made to be permanently connected. Most air-cooled units need clearance at the sides, from 3 in on the floor models to 6 in on most countertop models. Water-cooled versions are available for the 8756, C713, 8752, C709, C707, C722, C723 and C161, and we supply the C706 with air or water cooling.

Questions operators ask about Taylor machines

Can I lease or rent a Taylor soft serve machine instead of buying one?

Yes. We offer lease-to-own financing with lease terms from 12 to 60 months. Lease buyout options include fair market value, $1 buyout and 10% buyout. Our rental program uses used or demo units, runs from month-to-month to multi-year terms, and accepts startups.

Does TFI sell used Taylor soft serve machines?

We sell both new and used equipment. Certified used equipment is factory-reconditioned, inspected and tested, and includes a one-year parts and labour warranty. Ask us which Taylor soft serve models are available used when you request a quote.

Who repairs Taylor soft serve machines in Ontario and Atlantic Canada?

We do, across Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Emergency repair is available 24/7. Repairs are done by factory-trained technicians using genuine OEM parts, and our technicians renew their factory certification every year. TFI Total Care bundles planned maintenance, all reactive service calls, training and no overtime charges for one monthly fee. Call 905-790-2211 or toll-free 1-800-387-2529.

Which Taylor machine to ask TFI about first

Find the model whose "best for" line matches your business, then book a live chef demo at our Mississauga showroom to test equipment before you buy, or request a quote. Next, read our lease-to-own financing terms, or our Taylor soft serve machine comparison guide.