The utility model discloses a mechanical backup accelerator control console which comprises a box body. A driving gear, a rack assembly and a transition gear are arranged in the box body, the transition gear is located between the driving gear and the rack assembly and is in meshed connection with the driving gear and the rack assembly, a neutral pin hole is formed in the transition gear, the driving gear is connected with a control handle, limiting devices are arranged on two sides of the control handle, and starting buttons are arranged on the control handle. The transition gear in meshed connection with the driving gear and the rack assembly is arranged between the driving gear and the rack assembly, rotation of the handle is converted into linear motion of the rack, the handle is connected to an engine accelerator, and accordingly an engine accelerator rod can be conveniently and freely controlled. In addition, two mechanical backup accelerator control consoles can conveniently form a front-back linkage type mechanical backup accelerator control console, a friction lock and a micro-switch can be arranged on the control handle respectively, and control convenience and safety are greatly improved.