Material
Hardened steel
Dimensions
9 x 7 x 3 in
Finish
Powder coat
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
🏭Made in USA
🔒1-year warranty
🔑Pick and corrosion resistant barrel lock
📘 Overview
The Excavator Lock holds the two track drive controls in opposite directions, so any attempt to track the machine cancels itself out and the excavator stays where it was parked. It is sized to work across both small and large excavators, and the deciding measurement is the thickness of your drive controls: the lock accepts levers up to 15/16 in diameter. Some Kubota and JCB mini excavators exceed that, and for those the manufacturer points to a 6.5 in Stabilizer Lock fitted to the back of the backfill blade cylinder instead. Choose Keyed Differently for a unique key or Keyed Alike to match a key code you already run across the fleet.
⚙ Key Features of the Excavator Lock
- Opposing-control locking — the two track drive controls are held against each other, so the machine cannot be driven in a straight line in either direction.
- Sized for mini through full-size excavators — fitment is set by control lever diameter rather than machine tonnage, so one lock covers a mixed fleet.
- Accepts controls up to 15/16 in — the published maximum, and the single number to check against your machine before ordering.
- Compact at 9 x 7 x 3 in — small enough to live in the cab door pocket rather than the service truck.
- Barrel-style key cylinder — resists picking, Freon attack and corrosion, and the body is built to take thousands of pounds of force rather than shear off under a pry bar.
- Powder-coated steel throughout — the finish survives being thrown in a truck bed daily and does not rust through a season parked outside.
🔑 Why Contractors Fit an Excavator Lock
- Stops the machine being tracked onto a trailer — most excavator theft is a low-speed track onto a waiting float, and opposing locked controls make that impossible without dismantling.
- Independent of the ignition — works whether or not the key is in the machine, which covers the borrowed-machine problem as well as the stolen one.
- Visible deterrent inside the cab — a thief who gets the door open sees the controls are locked and leaves before starting anything.
- Matches an existing key code — Keyed Alike means the excavator opens on the same key as the rest of your Equipment Lock hardware.
- A documented alternative where it does not fit — the manufacturer names the 6.5 in Stabilizer Lock for thick-control minis, so there is a route for every machine.
📊 Excavator Lock Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 x 7 x 3 in |
| Maximum control diameter | 15/16 in |
| Material | Hardened steel |
| Finish | Powder coat |
| Lock type | Barrel-style key cylinder |
| Keys supplied | Two per lock |
| Part number | EXL |
| Warranty | One year against manufacturer defects |
| Origin | Made in USA |
📋 Excavator Lock Keying Options
Both versions are the same lock body — only the key code handling differs.
| Keying option | When to choose it on the Excavator Lock |
|---|---|
| Keyed Differently | Each lock gets its own unique key and no key code is kept on file. Choose this when access needs to stay tightly controlled. |
| Keyed Alike | Your key code is kept on file so every future Equipment Lock you buy opens with the same key. If you already have a code on file, select Keyed Alike and enter your assigned key code at checkout. |
Two keys ship with every Excavator Lock at no charge. Additional keys can be added on the product page in packs of 2, 5 or 10 if more people on the crew need access.
🚜 Which Excavators Take the Excavator Lock?
Fitment is decided by the diameter of the track drive controls, not by machine tonnage or brand. The Excavator Lock accepts controls up to 15/16 in.
| Machine | Excavator Lock fitment |
|---|---|
| Full-size excavators | Fits — the lock is sized for both small and large machines |
| Mini excavators with controls up to 15/16 in | Fits |
| Some Kubota and JCB mini excavators | Drive controls may exceed 15/16 in — measure before ordering |
| Machines with over-thick controls | Use a 6.5 in Stabilizer Lock on the backfill blade cylinder instead |
Measure the diameter of your track drive controls before ordering. If they are thicker than 15/16 in, the Excavator Lock will not close around them and the 6.5 in Stabilizer Lock is the alternative the manufacturer specifies.
Everything needed to confirm fitment is on this page — add it to your cart to see delivered pricing for your address.
Inspect the shipment before you sign. If the carton or crate arrives damaged, note it on the bill of lading at the time of delivery — that note is what supports a carrier claim, and it cannot be added afterwards.
❓ Excavator Lock Questions, Answered
How does the Excavator Lock stop the machine being driven?
The Excavator Lock holds the two track drive controls in opposite directions. With the controls opposed and locked, any input cancels itself out and the excavator cannot be tracked forward or back.
Will the Excavator Lock fit a mini excavator?
In most cases yes — the Excavator Lock is designed for both small and large machines. The limit is control thickness: some Kubota and JCB mini excavators have drive controls above the 15/16 in maximum, and those cannot take the lock.
What do I use if my drive controls are too thick for the Excavator Lock?
Equipment Lock specifies a 6.5 in Stabilizer Lock fitted to the back of the backfill blade hydraulic cylinder as the alternative on machines whose controls exceed 15/16 in.
Does the Excavator Lock need the ignition key removed to work?
No. The Excavator Lock immobilises the track controls mechanically, so it holds the machine whether or not the ignition key has been taken out.
How do I choose between Keyed Alike and Keyed Differently on the Excavator Lock?
Keyed Alike keeps your five-digit key code on file, so every Equipment Lock you buy afterwards can be cut to the same key — one key for the whole yard. Keyed Differently keeps no code on file and each lock is unique, which is the tighter choice when you want access limited to one machine. If you already have a code, select Keyed Alike and enter it at checkout.
What does the Excavator Lock warranty cover?
Equipment Lock covers manufacturer defects for one year from purchase. Damage from a theft attempt, user error or modification falls outside that cover. Email support@eskidsteer.com with your order number to start a claim.
How is shipping calculated on the Excavator Lock?
Shipping is calculated at checkout. Add the Excavator Lock to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is shown before you complete the order.
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