<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted
from the Form 10-Q and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000098559
<NAME> Tokheim Corporation
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> NOV-30-2000
<PERIOD-END> MAY-31-2000
<CASH> 20,719
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 122,633
<ALLOWANCES> 5,777
<INVENTORY> 84,937<F1>
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 237,830
<PP&E> 156,175<F2>
<DEPRECIATION> 88,266
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 614,989
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 642,040
<BONDS> 0
16,678<F3>
0
<COMMON> 116,031<F4>
<OTHER-SE> (182,230)<F5>
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 614,989
<SALES> 267,249
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 267,249
<CGS> 210,214<F6>
<TOTAL-COSTS> 210,214<F6>
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 68,208
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 29,522
<INCOME-PRETAX> (39,539)
<INCOME-TAX> (1,683)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (37,856)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (37,856)
<EPS-BASIC> (3.05)
<EPS-DILUTED> (3.05)
<FN>
Represents gross inventory net of loss reserves. Represents gross
PP&E.
Represents redeemable preferred stock of $24,000 less Guaranteed ESOP
of $2,956 and treasury stock of $4,366. Represents common stock of
$90,375, common stock warrants of $26,187 less treasury stock of $531.
Represents accumulated deficit of $(102,221) and foreign currency
translation adjustments of $(80,009). Includes product development
expenses and excludes depreciation and amortization.
</TABLE>
