Description
The V12X is the big-coverage coil in the Vanquish and X-Terra line, which makes it the one working closest to the ground over the most territory. The Minelab V12 Skidplate is the wear plate Minelab lists for the V12 coil family, the slotted cover as pictured that eats gravel, tailings, bark chips and salt sand so the coil shell does not.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab V12 Skidplate for Vanquish / X-Terra Coils, part 3011-0411, UPC 811493017266. Minelab's own listing: Skidplate V12, VQH Accessory. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
Minelab lists the plate for the V12 coil on the Vanquish, and Minelab's own price list names it for the Vanquish and the X-Terra Pro. The V12X coil is the 12 x 9 in (30 x 23 cm) Double-D supplied on the Vanquish 560, the 560 Pro-Pack, the X-Terra Pro and the X-Terra Elite, so this plate covers the most common coil in the family. Minelab supplies one representative photo for its V-series plates; this part number is the V12 size. When the old plate is scrubbed through, this genuine replacement puts the sacrificial layer back for pocket money.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minelab V12X 12 x 9 in (30 x 23 cm) DD coil, as supplied on the Vanquish 560 and 560 Pro-Pack | Yes, listed by Minelab | The V12 plate size. |
| V12X coil as supplied on the X-Terra Pro and X-Terra Elite | Yes (Minelab price list names the Vanquish and X-Terra Pro) | Same coil, same plate. |
| Minelab V10X 10 x 7 in (25 x 18 cm) coil | No | Use the V10 skidplate 3011-0412. |
| Minelab V8X 8 x 5 in (20 x 13 cm) coil | No | The V8 plate is a different part. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Fits coil | V12 and V12X 12 x 9 in (30 x 23 cm) Double-D (Minelab; price list VQH, XTP) | Match the plate to the coil, not the detector. |
| Style | Slotted elliptical plate, black (representative Minelab photo) | This part number is the V12 size. |
| Role | Sacrificial wear layer over the coil face | Protects the coil shell. |
| Genuine | Minelab part 3011-0411 | UPC 811493017266. |
Using it and keeping it working
Check the coil name moulded on the coil before you order: V12X takes this plate, V10X takes the V10. Clip the plate on, knock the sand out between plate and coil after a beach day, and replace it when the face wears thin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which coil does this skidplate fit?
The V12 and V12X 12 x 9 in (30 x 23 cm) Double-D coil, as supplied on the Vanquish 560, the 560 Pro-Pack, the X-Terra Pro and the X-Terra Elite. The V10X coil takes the V10 skidplate, Minelab part 3011-0412.
How do I tell a V12X from a V10X?
The name is moulded on the coil. The V12X is 12 x 9 in (30 x 23 cm); the V10X is 10 x 7 in (25 x 18 cm).
Why does the photo look like the V10 plate?
Minelab supplies one representative photo for its V-series plates. This part number, 3011-0411, is the V12 size.
Does it fit the X-Terra Elite?
Yes. The Elite ships with the V12X coil, and the plate fits the coil.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0411, 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 swapped a skidplate at the truck more than once. 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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