Give’em the boot

If you’re a cargo thief, there’s no cleaner getaway than to hitch your tractor to an unattended trailer and then head for the hills. Or to an obscure warehouse in an industrial park.

The Universal Boot #8 from Sabodoin Manufacturing in Montreal is a unique type of kingpin lock that’s designed to prevent hook-and-go theft. The lock itself is an aluminum, cone-shaped device that easily slips over the trailer kingpin and locks into place with the turn of a key.

The conical shape counters malicious modifications to tractor fifth wheels and prevents damage to the tractor or trailer if you or your driver accidentally try to couple up with the boot in place. It resists hammering, deep freezing, drilling, lock-picking, and pulling, and keeps grease on the coupler plate and kingpin, allowing a nice, clean, quick installation.

Master key systems and a double-cylinder model are available for extra security. Pricing is available on request: contact 1-888/354-5699, or visit www.universalboot.com. The web
site is worth a look: there’s an array of mechanical vehicle immobilizers, from pintle hitch locks to high-strength padlocks.


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