Description
The GPX 11 is the coil most GPX 6000s wear every day, which makes its skidplate the hardest-working consumable on the machine. Quartz, ironstone and caliche grind through anything unprotected, and the plate exists to be ground away so the coil is not.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab GPX 11 skidplate, part 3011-0428, UPC 811493017471. Minelab's own listing: GPX11 11" Round Skidplate for GPX 6000 Metal Detectors. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
A skidplate is sacrificial by design: it is the thin shell that the ground wears instead of the coil shell, and Minelab's instruction for all three GPX 6000 plates is the same sentence, replace your worn skidplate to continue to protect your GPX 6000 coil. The GPX 11 plate gets the most hours because the 11 in round mono is the general-purpose coil, the one that is on the machine when you are patch-hunting all day with the coil scrubbing the deck. A worn-through plate has done its job; the coil underneath is what it saved, and a GPX 11 coil costs many times what the plate does. This is the genuine Minelab plate molded to the 11 in round, so it snaps on without gaps at the edge, which is where dirt packs in under a loose aftermarket cover and holds moisture against the coil.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minelab GPX 11 11 in (28 cm) round Monoloop coil (GPX 6000) | Yes, listed by Minelab | The standard coil in the US GPX 6000 box. |
| GPX 14 coil | No | GPX 14 skidplate 3011-0429 is molded for the 14 in round. |
| GPX 17 coil | No | GPX 17 skidplate 3011-0430 is molded for the 17x13 in ellipse. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Coil | GPX 11, 11 in (28 cm) round Monoloop | The GPX 6000 general-purpose coil. |
| Job | Sacrificial wear plate | The ground wears the plate, not the coil shell. |
| Fit | Molded to the GPX 11 exactly | No edge gaps for grit to pack into. |
| Part | 3011-0428, UPC 811493017471 | Genuine Minelab. |
Fitting it and keeping it working
Knock the old plate off, brush the coil face clean and dry it before the new one goes on, because grit trapped between plate and coil wears the coil from the inside. Check the plate edge every few sessions in rocky ground; replace it when any spot has worn through or the edge no longer grips. A plate costs a fraction of the coil it protects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit the GPX 14 or GPX 17 coils?
No. Each GPX 6000 coil has its own molded skidplate: the GPX 14 uses 3011-0429 and the GPX 17 uses 3011-0430, both listed separately.
How often does a GPX 11 skidplate need replacing?
Heavy hunters scrubbing abrasive ground can wear one in a season; occasional detectorists get years. Replace it when it has worn through anywhere or the edges no longer grip.
Does a skidplate affect depth?
No meaningful effect. It is a thin non-metallic cover designed by Minelab for this exact coil.
Should I clean under the plate?
Yes. Pop it off now and then, brush the coil face and the plate dry, and refit; grit and moisture trapped underneath are what wear a coil shell.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0428, 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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