Material
Hardened steel
Dimensions
30 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 Skid Steer Lock clamps both drive control levers at once and locks through the holes in the protective cage, so the operator station is effectively unusable even when the ignition key is sitting in the machine. That last point is what separates it from an ignition cut-off: it stops the other trades on site borrowing the loader, not just the thief with a trailer. It is a through-the-cage lock, so before ordering check which of the two skid steer locks your loader takes — JCB Robot, Kubota, Takeuchi and Thomas machines have no usable cage holes and need the E-Series Skid Steer Lock instead. Choose Keyed Differently for a unique key, Keyed Alike to match a key code you already run across the yard, or the four-digit Combination Lock when several people need access without keys circulating. When it is not in use the bar collapses and stores in the locked position inside the cab, out of the way of the controls.
⚙ Key Features of the Skid Steer Lock
- Captures both drive controls — the bar extends through the cage holes and clamps against the cage, taking both levers rather than one, so the machine cannot be tracked at all.
- Works with the ignition key in the machine — security does not depend on anyone remembering to remove the key, which is what makes it effective against borrowing rather than only theft.
- Fits open and enclosed cabs — on an enclosed cab it installs with both windows slid back, and both windows stay open while the machine is locked.
- Collapses for storage — folds down and stores in the locked position inside the operator cab, so it is not left in the truck on the day it is needed.
- 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 Operators Fit a Skid Steer Lock
- Stops the machine, not just the ignition — an immobilised drive control cannot be bypassed by hot-wiring or a copied key, which is the common failure mode of ignition-only security.
- Removes the borrowing problem — a shared loader on a multi-trade site is used by whoever reaches it first; a locked control ends that without a conversation.
- Visible from the gate — a thief scouting a site sees the bar through the cage and moves to the next yard, which is the deterrent doing its work before anything is attempted.
- One key for the whole yard — the Keyed Alike option matches your existing five-digit key code so a foreman carries one key instead of a ring of them.
- No override code to find — the combination unit has no factory reset, so a code written down in the office is the only way in.
📊 Skid Steer Lock Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 x 7 x 3 in |
| Material | Hardened steel |
| Finish | Powder coat |
| Lock type | Barrel-style key cylinder, or four-digit combination |
| Keys supplied | Two per lock |
| Part numbers | Keyed unit SSL, combination unit SSL-C |
| Warranty | One year against manufacturer defects |
| Origin | Made in USA |
📋 Skid Steer Lock Keying Options
All three versions are the same lock body — only the cylinder changes.
| Keying option | When to choose it on the Skid Steer 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. |
| Combination Lock | A four-digit combination replaces the key entirely — the practical choice when several people need access and spare keys go missing. |
Two keys ship with every Skid Steer 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.
🔗 What the Skid Steer Lock Secures
The Skid Steer Lock secures the drive control levers, not the ignition, the door or the attachment. It is installed inside the operator compartment and locks against the protective cage below the controls.
If the goal is to stop the attachment being removed rather than the machine being driven, the Attachment Lock is the product for that job — the two are commonly run together on the same key code.
🚜 Which Skid Loaders Take the Skid Steer Lock?
Fitment is decided by the protective cage, not the brand. The Skid Steer Lock needs holes in the cage below the drive controls for the bar to pass through, and it captures both control levers.
| Machine | Which lock to order |
|---|---|
| Most open-cab skid loaders with cage holes below the controls | Skid Steer Lock |
| Enclosed cabs (most brands) | Skid Steer Lock — installs with both windows slid back |
| JCB Robot, Kubota, Takeuchi, Thomas | E-Series Skid Steer Lock — the Skid Steer Lock cannot be used on these |
| Some Gehl, Mustang, ASV, Terex and all Belle | Check for cage holes below the controls; where there are none, order the E-Series |
| Caterpillar with an enclosed cab only | May have stationary glass or a steel direction plate at control level — check before ordering |
| John Deere with an enclosed cab only | May have an inward-tilting door that obstructs installation — check before ordering |
The exceptions above come from the manufacturer and are specific to particular cab builds rather than whole brands. If your machine is on that list, look at the cage below the drive controls before ordering — no holes means the E-Series Skid Steer Lock.
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.
❓ Skid Steer Lock Questions, Answered
Will the Skid Steer Lock work on an enclosed cab?
Yes. On an enclosed cab the Skid Steer Lock is installed by sliding both windows back so the bar can extend through the cage holes and clamp against the cage. Both windows stay open while the machine is locked.
What is the difference between the Skid Steer Lock and the E-Series Skid Steer Lock?
The Skid Steer Lock clamps both drive controls and passes through holes in the cage, so nothing is permanently attached to the machine. The E-Series Skid Steer Lock captures one control lever and mounts permanently to the cage with four non-reversing screws. Both stop the loader being driven; the E-Series is the answer where the cage has no usable holes.
My machine is a Kubota. Can I use the Skid Steer Lock?
No. JCB Robot, Kubota, Takeuchi and Thomas skid loaders cannot use the Skid Steer Lock. Those four require the E-Series Skid Steer Lock, which mounts to the cage rather than passing through it.
Does the Skid Steer Lock work if the ignition key is left in the machine?
Yes, and that is the point of it. The Skid Steer Lock immobilises the drive controls mechanically, so the loader cannot be tracked whether or not someone has the ignition key.
How do I choose between Keyed Alike, Keyed Differently and a combination?
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.
How do I set the code on the combination version of the Skid Steer Lock?
Combination units arrive set to 0-0-0-0 and you set your own four-digit code with the supplied key while the lock is open. There is deliberately no factory override code, so write the code down before you lock it — once it is locked with a forgotten code the internal components have to be replaced.
Where does the Skid Steer Lock go when the machine is being used?
The Skid Steer Lock collapses and stores in the locked position inside the operator cab, clear of the controls, so it stays with the machine rather than being left in the truck.
What does the Skid Steer 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 Skid Steer Lock?
Shipping is calculated at checkout. Add the Skid Steer Lock to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is shown before you complete the order.
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