Description
An armrest is the part of a detector that gets dragged through brush, props the machine on tailgates and carries its weight against your forearm all day, and the strap is what frays after a few hundred hunts. Minelab lists this kit as the replacement armrest for the EQUINOX 700 and 900, the cuff with its strap, and it is the part that makes a tired machine feel new.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab EQUINOX 700/900 armrest kit, part 3011-0470, UPC 811493019314. Minelab's own listing: Armrest EQUINOX 700/900. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
Armrests break at the worst moments: a stand snaps on rocks, a cuff cracks in a cold car trunk, a strap gives up mid-hunt. This is the genuine EQUINOX 700/900 armrest kit, cuff and strap, the exact shape and mounting fit the machine shipped with. The genuine part matters here because the 700/900 cuff bolts to the factory points on the upper shaft; a universal cuff clamped on instead creeps, and a creeping cuff is a forearm ache by the third hour. It is also the part that balances the detector: the cuff position sets where the weight lands, and the factory cuff puts it back where Minelab designed it.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minelab EQUINOX 700 and EQUINOX 900 | Yes, listed by Minelab | Cuff with strap, as pictured. |
| EQUINOX 600 and 800 | No | Use the armrest Minelab lists for the 600/800. |
| MANTICORE / X-TERRA PRO | No | MANTICORE kit and X-TERRA PRO kit are separate. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Kit | Armrest cuff and strap (as pictured) | Both wearing parts. |
| Fit | EQUINOX 700 and 900 (Minelab) | Factory mount points. |
| Install | Basic tools, minutes | No drilling. |
| Part | 3011-0470, UPC 811493019314 | Genuine Minelab. |
Fitting it and keeping it working
Mount the cuff so the strap sits just behind the widest part of your forearm with the machine at its balance point, and snug the strap rather than cinching it; a strap pulled tight to compensate for a loose cuff is how both wear out. Rinse the hook and loop after salt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit the Equinox 600 or 800?
No. This is the armrest kit Minelab lists for the EQUINOX 700 and 900. Original 600/800 owners should use the part Minelab lists for their machine.
Is the strap included?
Yes, the cuff ships with its hook and loop strap, as pictured.
How does it attach?
It mounts to the factory armrest points on the upper shaft with basic tools in minutes.
When should an armrest be replaced?
When the cuff cracks, the mount goes loose so the cuff rotates, or the strap no longer holds; any of them turns a balanced machine into a tiring one.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0470, sold by History Seekers, an authorized Minelab dealer.
Who you are buying from
History Seekers is a small American business and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. We run the Minelab machines these parts fit, and the person who answers your call has replaced this part on one. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Minelab dealer; every part we sell is genuine Minelab. Call 256-284-2247 if you are not sure which part your machine takes; we will check the part number against your model before you order. Because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.
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