Coupler Pin Lock Recommendation to Protect Against Bolt Cutters

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Coupler pin locks. what do u carry that is hardened to resist binging cut with bolt cutters?

asked by: Craig

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The best defense against bolt cutters for coupler pin locks is to go with a coupler lock that fits the coupler latch so tight that a bolt cutter couldn't fit.

The part # e98885 has span of just 1/2 an inch so it would be hard to get bolt cutters on the pin to cut it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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