Description
Overview:
The MC45 is a quality replacement plant key for starting and stopping a wide range of construction and industrial machines. Precision‐cut from durable metal with a bright silver-coloured finish, it is built to withstand everyday site use and frequent handling. The MC45 profile engages cleanly with compatible start switches, helping ensure reliable operation of equipment such as excavators, dumpers, rollers, generators, compressors, and other powered plant. Supplied individually, it is a practical spare for toolkits, site boxes, and hire fleets, and a straightforward replacement when originals are lost or worn. The flat-blade design fits neatly on a key ring and is easy to identify. Choose the MC45 when you need a dependable replacement key for plant and machinery using the MC45 pattern.
Key Features:
- Precision MC45 pattern for consistent engagement with compatible switch barrels
- Robust metal construction designed for long service life on site
- Smooth, flat-blade form for easy insertion and removal
- Simple drop-in replacement with no special tools required
- Silver-coloured finish that resists everyday wear and handling marks
- Standard key-ring hole for secure storage on lanyards and rings
- Sold individually, ideal as a spare or direct replacement
- Suitable for many common plant ignition switch types using the MC45 profile
- Reliable performance in typical construction, industrial, and outdoor environments
Typical Applications:
Used to operate the start/stop switch on construction and industrial equipment, including site plant, compactors, rollers, generators, compressors, pumps, telehandlers, light towers, access platforms, and workshop machinery that accept the MC45 profile. Common in hire fleets, maintenance departments, service vans, and by contractors who need a dependable replacement key to keep machines operational and reduce downtime when originals go missing.
Also known as:
Ignition key (MC45 profile), starter key, engine start key, switch key, operator key, machinery start key, ignition switch key, start/stop key.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | MC45 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Key Features | - Precision MC45 pattern for consistent switch engagement - Robust metal construction for long service life - Flat-blade design for easy insertion and removal - Suitable for many plant ignition switch types - Standard key-ring hole for secure storage |
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