This is a slightly less expensive version of the Astro Pop 16 popcorn machine, but still has the same high-efficency kettle to keep your sales popping. The Econo 16 features the deluxe heavy-duty steel kettle with extra heavy chrome plating. It has a slightly shorter cabinet and strip heater corn freshener system. The Econo is not pre-wired for oil pump. Select the Astro 16 is you need the oil pump.