Will The Bauer Products Compression Latch BA87FR Replace A 2013 Southco Latch
Updated 01/20/2026 | Published 08/02/2024
Question:
Re: Bauer BA87FR Will this ramp door latch replace the 2013 Southco latch? Can you provide a template for the Bauer product so I can compare?
asked by: Greg D
Expert Reply:
Hello Greg, thanks for reaching out. The Bauer Products Compression Latch # BA87FR may work to replace your Southco latch, but without knowing the exact dimensions of your latch, I cannot say for sure. What I can tell you is the Bauer latch is 9-5/8" long x 2-1/8" thick, has a 5-3/8" long threaded shaft and has mounting holes 2" apart. Please compare this to your southco latch and see if it is a match.
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Bauer Products Compression Latch for 4" Thick Ramp Doors - Matte Black
- Trailer Door Latch
- Reversible
- Flush Latch
- Keyed Alike
- Keyed Unique
- Built In Lock
- Bolt-On
- Aluminum
- Bauer Products
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Jesse M.
1/19/2026
Hey Greg, were you able to compare the Bauer latch measurements with your Southco latch? Knowing if the dimensions matched could help others looking for a similar replacement.