by Raymond » 21 Mar 2026 23:27
I am a locksmith. I see or hear this exact type of problem very often.
The lock most likely uses wafers and not pins. Picking may or may not be easy but you do not want to have to do this every time you need to use it. From the picture I can not see a code number for the key. therefore a locksmith will have to find the correct key blank and hand file a key by the impression system. A good locksmith may??? find a blank that fits closely enough to use with or without some small modification to make it fit. Many relatively new pieces of equipment have locks installed that do not have readily available key blanks. They are either just too new or the manufacturer is determined to make keys available only by order from the company. This type of keying system is referred to as a proprietary keying system. Blanks will not be available until the patent on the new key profile expires. Then a key blank manufacturer can begin producing available blanks IF they think there is a sufficiently large enough market to justify the expense of tooling up a system just to make that blank.
What might be the most simple and cheapest is to look to the manufacturer or dealer to order replacement keys. If you can find a code number or possibly just the serial number the dealer can order the cut keys for you.
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