Gardall DS-86-G-K Under Counter Depository Safe

B-Rate USA-built under-counter drop box for fast cash deposits

Built for retail counters and registers, the Gardall DS-86-G-K Under Counter Depository Safe is a B-Rate, USA-made drop box that lets staff deposit cash and checks without opening the door. Its heavy-gauge welded steel body, anti-fish baffle, and standard key lock target everyday employee theft and hold-up loss at a 0.27 cubic-foot footprint.

Compact enough to mount beneath a counter yet sized for daily takings, the DS-86-G-K measures 8 inches high by 6 inches wide by 12 inches deep on the outside, with a 7.5 by 5.5 by 11 inch interior, and weighs 34 pounds. Pre-drilled mounting lets you bolt it to any structurally sound surface.

Engineering & Security

• ✓B-Rate burglary construction: Heavy-gauge welded steel body and door give this depository its B-Rate classification for resisting hand-tool attacks on stored cash.
• ✓Anti-fish baffle: An internal baffle behind the slot deters employees or hold-up artists from fishing deposited contents back out.
• ✓Standard key lock: The unit ships with a key lock and two keys, keeping access controlled to authorized managers only.
• ✓Bolt-down mounting: Pre-drilled holes let you anchor the safe to a counter, floor, or wall so it cannot be carried off.
• ✓Not fire-rated by design: This is a burglary depository, not an insulated fire safe; store irreplaceable documents in a separate fire-rated unit.

Cash Management & Workflow

• ✓Slotted cash drop: A front cash slot accepts bills and checks without unlocking, so clerks can deposit mid-shift while the door stays secured.
• ✓1/2 by 5.5 inch slot opening: The half-inch by 5.5-inch slot is sized for folded cash and checks while staying too narrow for hand entry.
• ✓Under-counter footprint: At 8 by 6 by 12 inches the box tucks beneath a register or counter, keeping deposits out of sight during business hours.

Ideal Buyer & Use Cases

The DS-86-G-K suits small retailers, restaurants, and service counters that want a simple, affordable way to reduce employee theft and hold-up loss by removing cash from the register throughout the day. The 8 by 6 by 12 inch exterior, 34-pound weight, and bolt-down design make it practical to install in tight counter spaces.

Need a different access style at a similar price? The Gardall TC1206-G-K Under Counter Depository Safe (key lock) and TC1206-G-C (combination lock) are close alternatives, while the larger LCF2014 Commercial Light Duty Depository Safe steps up capacity for higher-volume locations.