09 Deere 4720 cab, i want new locks!

[Ramairfreak98ss]

We leave this on job sites, mostly for the winter for snow removal. Last season, a machine was "broken into" by use of a default deere key, used, few items stolen, stole our salt and re-locked the machine

I want all the door locks rekeyed so our company has our own key for them. What do i need to do? local "lock shop" told us to go to autozone auto store and get an electronic lock that uses a keypad? none have heard of this and i assume they think i can use locks that use the bolt through a latch... these doors don't work that way. All the deere doors on construction equipment too have the handle built in. Any ideas or anyone know more about locks?

 

[ihuntbear]

any lock smith should be able to retumble the locks and make new keys

 

[beenthere]

If the locksmith can't help retumble them, then you may need to get clever and make something to put a padlock on. A clasp bolted on, or a rod running across through both doors with padlocks on at least one end.

 

[PioneerMan]

I do think with the economy and whatnot Deere should offer a special key option...

 

[10ford]

I do think with the economy and whatnot Deere should offer a special key option...

They do. Part number AL71345. It's keyed different from the ignition and the other "generic" Deere keys. Hope this helps.

 

[Wayne_H]

I'd leave it alone. At least they unlocked the door and did not wreck it. You put a good lock on it, if they want it, they'll use a brick or rock as a key on your window....

Wayne

 

[JordanFTW]

I'd leave it alone. At least they unlocked the door and did not wreck it. You put a good lock on it, if they want it, they'll use a brick or rock as a key on your window....

Wayne

I don't lock my jeep for this very reason, last thing I was is a slashed top.

 

[Glen Watkins]

Attachments, vandal protection, lockable door handle with keys

 

[Zebrafive]

I'd leave it alone. At least they unlocked the door and did not wreck it. You put a good lock on it, if they want it, they'll use a brick or rock as a key on your window....

Wayne

Ditto above. The factory locks only keep honest people and very young kids out.


Maybe a lockable gang box at the site to store salt etc.

 

[JasonMac]

I totally agree. I'd rather them open the door rather than smash the door. I go ice fishing, and all of the guys that lock their doors on their smelt shacks, come back to smashed up shacks. Not me, open the door, if you need to borrow something, there it is.... But just don't smash and grab.