Water Resistant, Trade-Quality Drop T Locks
Drop "T" Lock Stainless Steel
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has an offset or straight tongue available.
Features
- Adjustable Offset or Straight Tongues
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes or Studs
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- Optional Use With Rods 1084.58
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock Only S/S 3 Way
Card Number. 1084.46
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has a straight tongue.
Features
- Non-Adjustable Straight Tongue
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- Optional Use With Rods 1084.57
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Drop "T" Lock Only S/S 3 Way
Card Number. 1084.47
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has a straight tongue.
Features
- Non-Adjustable Straight Tongue
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Studs (Nuts Included)
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
- Optional Use With Rods 1084.57
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Whale Tail Drop T Lock - Black
Card Number. 1084.85
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, black powder coated finish
This Whale Tail Lock is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for vehicle toolboxes, service bodies, and canopy compartments. It provides manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on ute canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Drop T Lock - Chrome
Card Number. 1084.82
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, chrome finish
This Whale Tail Lock is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for vehicle toolboxes, service bodies, and canopy compartments. It provides manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on ute canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Drop T Lock - Black Chrome
Card Number. 1084.83
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, black powder coated dish with chrome handle
This Whale Tail Lock is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for vehicle toolboxes, service bodies, and canopy compartments. It provides manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on ute canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Lock with Electronic Actuator 12V - Black
Card Number. 1084.75
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, black powder coated finish
This Whale Tail Lock with 12V Electronic Actuator is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for vehicle toolboxes, service bodies, and canopy compartments. It combines traditional key locking with a 12V electronic actuator that can be integrated with a vehicle’s central locking system.
This allows compartments to lock and unlock remotely while still providing manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- 12V electronic actuator for remote or central locking integration
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on ute canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Electronic whale tail locks allow all vehicle compartments to lock simultaneously with the vehicle remote, reducing the risk of compartments being accidentally left unsecured.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Can be connected to vehicle central locking systems via the 12V actuator
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Integrated 12V actuator
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Electrical wiring to the vehicle central locking system requires professional installation
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Lock with 12V Electronic Actuator - Black Chrome
Card Number. 1084.99
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, black powder coated dish with chrome handle
This Whale Tail Lock with 12V Electronic Actuator is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for vehicle toolboxes, service bodies, and canopy compartments. It combines traditional key locking with a 12V electronic actuator that can be integrated with a vehicle’s central locking system.
This allows compartments to lock and unlock remotely while still providing manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- 12V electronic actuator for remote or central locking integration
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on ute canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Electronic whale tail locks allow all vehicle compartments to lock simultaneously with the vehicle remote, reducing the risk of compartments being accidentally left unsecured.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Can be connected to vehicle central locking systems via the 12V actuator
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Integrated 12V actuator
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Electrical wiring to the vehicle central locking system requires professional installation
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Lock with 12V Electronic Actuator - Chrome
Card Number. 1084.87
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, chrome finish
This Whale Tail Lock with 12V Electronic Actuator is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for vehicle toolboxes, service bodies, and canopy compartments. It combines traditional key locking with a 12V electronic actuator that can be integrated with a vehicle’s central locking system.
This allows compartments to lock and unlock remotely while still providing manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- 12V electronic actuator for remote or central locking integration
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on ute canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Electronic whale tail locks allow all vehicle compartments to lock simultaneously with the vehicle remote, reducing the risk of compartments being accidentally left unsecured.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Can be connected to vehicle central locking systems via the 12V actuator
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Integrated 12V actuator
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Electrical wiring to the vehicle central locking system requires professional installation
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Lock with Electronic Actuator 24V - Black
Card Number. 1084.76
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, black powder coated finish
This Whale Tail Lock with 24V Electronic Actuator is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for truck service bodies and canopy compartments. It combines traditional key locking with a 24V electronic actuator that can be integrated with a vehicle’s central locking system.
This allows compartments to lock and unlock remotely while still providing manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- 24V electronic actuator for remote or central locking integration
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on truck canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Electronic whale tail locks allow all vehicle compartments to lock simultaneously with the vehicle remote, reducing the risk of compartments being accidentally left unsecured.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Can be connected to vehicle central locking systems via the 24V actuator
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Integrated 24V actuator
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Electrical wiring to the vehicle central locking system requires professional installation
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Whale Tail Lock with Electronic Actuator 24V - Chrome
Card Number. 1084.78
- Material & Finish: Cast steel construction, black powder coated finish
This Whale Tail Lock with 24V Electronic Actuator is a heavy-duty Drop T compression latch designed for truck service bodies and canopy compartments. It combines traditional key locking with a 24V electronic actuator that can be integrated with a vehicle’s central locking system.
This allows compartments to lock and unlock remotely while still providing manual key access or optional padlock security. The folding whale tail handle conceals the key cylinder when closed, helping protect it from dust and debris.
Key Features
- 24V electronic actuator for remote or central locking integration
- Key lockable
- Padlockable for additional security (padlock not included)
- Heavy-duty cast steel construction
- Compression style latching helps create a secure seal
- Water-resistant design suitable for external installations
- Fold-down whale tail handle conceals the lock when closed
- Professional finish suited to fleet and trade vehicles
- Mounting holes for straightforward installation
Common Applications
These locks are commonly used on truck canopies, service bodies, and vehicle toolboxes where secure storage and durability are required. They are also widely fitted to truck storage compartments, fleet maintenance vehicles, caravan and camper trailer storage doors, and undertray drawers. Their robust design makes them well suited to trade, transport, and industrial vehicle builds.
Electronic whale tail locks allow all vehicle compartments to lock simultaneously with the vehicle remote, reducing the risk of compartments being accidentally left unsecured.
Installation & Compatibility
- Designed to mount through a standard drop T cut-out, making upgrading to a whale tail lock in toolbox or canopy doors easy
- Can be connected to vehicle central locking systems via the 24V actuator
- Compatible with rod systems (1084.57) for multi-point locking on wider doors (optional hardware required)
- Suitable for both new builds and retrofit installations
What’s Included
- Whale Tail Drop T lock assembly
- Integrated 24V actuator
- Mounting hardware
Important Notes
- Electrical wiring to the vehicle central locking system requires professional installation
- Locking rods for multi-point locking are optional and sold separately
- Ensure the door panel thickness is compatible with the lock before installation
Drop "T" Lock S/Steel 8mm Shaft
Card Number. 1084.34
This Drop "T" Lock is a trade quality stainless steel lock that sits flush when installed. It is key lockable for added security, and has a square shaft drive.
Features
- 8mm Square Drive Shaft
- Key Lockable
- Mounting Holes
- Flush Fitting
- Trade Quality
- Water Resistant
- Stainless Steel Dish
- Zinc Plated Tongue
This lock can be used with rods, cam levers, or other similar accessories.
Commonly used in applications on trucks, motor homes, utes, tray backs, camper trailers and tool boxes. Also used for mining, vehicle body manufacture, transport, marine and defence vehicles.
Corrosion resistant Drop T locks for industrial vehicles
Drop T locks are a special type of lock characterised by their extreme sturdiness and reliable security features. The name “Drop T” comes from the shape of its handle, which is identical to the letter ‘T’.
Ovesco’s trade-quality Drop T locks are designed for industrial and worksite settings. Our robust stainless steel, zinc-plated steel and polyamide variations are ideal for trucks, ute tray backs, trailers and toolboxes. Highly resistant to corrosion, they’re also suitable for mining, marine and defence vehicles.
Browse our lockable and non-locking drop T locks and their specifications.
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What are drop T locks?
Drop T locks are mechanical locking devices commonly used in commercial and industrial settings to secure doors, gates, cabinets, and storage compartments. They typically consist of a T-shaped handle that drops into a strike plate or catch to secure the door or panel in place when engaged.
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