Light Duty Cash Drawers

A light duty cash drawer is an affordable, reliable solution built for businesses that need easy cash access without high transaction volumes. Made with steel construction, these point of sale (POS) solutions are tested to endure 500,000 cycles. They’re backed by apg’s extensive testing and a 1-year warranty, so you get consistent performance without overpaying for capacity you don’t need.

Small to medium businesses in retail and hospitality are the best fit. Coffee shops, kiosks, pop-up retail, and food trucks are good examples of environments where a light duty drawer performs well. If your checkout sees moderate foot traffic but doesn’t demand heavy daily use, this is the right tier.

Each light duty cash drawer from apg is tested to endure 500,000 transactions. That’s a strong lifecycle for low to moderate-volume environments, giving small business owners confidence that the drawer will hold up through years of daily use.

Every light duty cash drawer from apg comes backed by a 1-year warranty. It’s supported by apg’s extensive testing program, so retailers can count on consistent, dependable performance right out of the box.

Both models are built for light cash use, yet they serve slightly different needs. The Arlo is purpose-built for the North American market, supporting US and Canadian currency configurations with smooth ball bearing roller wheels and an open-drawer status switch for POS reporting. The ECD range is primarily available in EMEA markets and focuses on compact footprints, worldwide currency compatibility, and a variety of insert configurations. If counter space is tight or you’re working with a mobile POS setup, the ECD’s smaller profile is worth considering.

Yes. Food trucks are one of the ideal use cases for a light duty cash drawer. The lower transaction volume typical of a food truck aligns well with the 500,000-cycle lifecycle, and the cost-effective price point makes it a smart choice for mobile or seasonal operations where keeping overhead low matters.

Setup is hassle-free with a plug-and-play design that connects seamlessly to virtually any POS software. The Arlo, for instance, interfaces with all major POS printers via the MultiPRO interface. Whether you’re running a tablet-based system, a traditional receipt printer setup, or a compact mobile POS, apg’s light duty drawers are built for seamless compatibility across environments.