Wooden Gates For Bucks, Berks, Herts & Oxon
Ensure your agricultural and estate gates slam safely shut behind you with the Field Gate Self Locking Latch. Specially designed for traditional 3-inch (75mm) thick wooden 5-bar gates, this heavy-duty auto-catch utilizes a robust gravity-drop mechanism. Simply swing or push the gate closed, and the weighted striker bar snaps firmly into the lock housing instantly.
Automatic Slam-Close Action: Hands-free latching system drops securely into place to prevent livestock escape or unauthorized entry.
Built for 3″ (75mm) Timber: Tailored specifically to fit standard heavy-duty wooden field gates, farm entries, and estate driveways.
Marine-Grade Galvanised Finish: Hot-dipped zinc coating provides superior rust protection against mud, rain, and livestock environments.
Padlock Lockable: Features a built-in padlock loop so you can easily secure your property boundaries when away (padlock sold separately).
Collection / Delivery Allow 3-5 days
£14.85 + VAT
The Field Gate Self Locking Latch (also widely known as a field gate auto-catch) is the industry standard for securing perimeter boundaries, pastures, and rural driveways. Standard latches can easily be left open or nudged loose by intelligent livestock. This self-locking mechanism eliminates human error—whether the gate is closed by hand, caught by a strong gust of wind, or paired with a gate closer, it automatically captures and locks the striker bar within its reinforced steel housing.
Forged from industrial-grade structural steel, the entire assembly is built to absorb repetitive slamming impacts from heavy timber gates without bending, twisting, or losing its mechanical alignment.
Heavy-Duty Striker Ring: The oversized, solid steel strike assembly mounts securely to the gate frame, distributing impact forces evenly to protect the woodwork.
Foolproof Gravity Drop: Designed without delicate internal springs that can clog with mud or snap over time, relying instead on a completely reliable weighted gravity catch.
All-Weather Corrosion Shield: Heavily hot-dipped galvanised to stop rust in its tracks, preventing unsightly orange bleeding from staining your treated timber.
Animal-Safe Design: The compact, flush-fitting profile keeps the release mechanism tucked closely to the post, preventing horses, cattle, or sheep from accidentally rubbing it open.
| Attribute | Specification |
| Product Type | Field Gate Self Locking Latch / Auto-Catch |
| Material | Forged High-Tensile Structural Steel |
| Finish | Heavy Hot-Dipped Galvanised Zinc |
| Gate Compatibility | Standard 3-inch (75mm) Thick Timber 5-Bar Gates |
| Lockable | Yes (Via integrated padlock loop, padlock sold separately) |
| Suitability | Farm Gates, Equestrian Enclosures, Wooden Driveway Gates, Smallholdings |
| Fixings Included | Yes (Includes heavy-duty, rust-resistant timber fixing bolts and screws) |
Pro Tip: Mount the heavy catch housing onto the main receiving gate post first, then line up the striker bar assembly on the gate leaf. Leave a 5mm clearance gap between the striker and the bottom throat of the catch. This minor buffer ensures that if your heavy timber posts shift slightly due to winter mud or summer ground compression, the striker will still guide itself smoothly into the lock.
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Finish | Galvanised |
| Latch Type | Catch |
| 5 star | 100% | |
| 4 star | 0% | |
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| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
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