Celebrating 20 Years of the Safelock Coupler
HARFORD Attachments, leading manufacturer of premium quality excavator attachments, is proud to celebrate 20 years of its Safelock® Coupler System in the US rental market.
Since the initial “Eureka!” moment 30 years ago from a doodle on a napkin, Safelock® has attracted a loyal following with over 25,000 units sold in the US since its launch in 2005. Like all great ideas, its brilliance is in its simplicity. Safelock® is a “fit-and-forget” solution for OEM’s selling excavators in the rental space and for dealers with mixed fleets. Its outstanding reliability, durability and zero-tool operation are what drives customers back when changing excavators.
The Safelock® coupler is ideal for busy mixed rental fleets. Buckets are interchangeable and quick to change, regardless of excavator brand. Built-in automatic wear compensation locks attachments tight every time and its compact, low-profile design has zero impact on the machine breakout force.
Safelock® is easy to install and operate, operators can get straight to work. All HARFORD couplers are known for reliability, durability, low maintenance and many hours of trouble-free operation – backed up with a standard 2-year warranty and full parts support.
HARFORD Attachments are a family-owned and operated business with over 30 years in the excavator attachments markets in the US and UK, where the main manufacturing hub is located. Anna Kidd, CEO was honored to receive the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in 2024 for Excellence in International Trade at a Reception hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle in London, England.
HARFORD are committed to high standards of product quality and customer service, and it is a great pleasure to honor a key customer relationship at The ARA Show 2025. A Special Recognition Award will be presented to KATO Compact Excavator Sales during the press conference to celebrate their longstanding commitment to the HARFORD brand and Safelock® over 20 years.
Anna Kidd, HARFORD CEO, says, “KATO CES (formerly IHI) were the first US OEM to recognize the huge benefits the Safelock® system offers, quickly adopting it as their coupler of choice for rental customers. I am delighted to honor their loyalty and support for the HARFORD brand by presenting them with a Special Recognition Award. The “special relationship” is alive and well between our two, family businesses and we look forward to celebrating many more years of mutual success.”