Securing keys for tractors, utility vehicles, gates, etc.

[4570Man]

Professional equipment thieves likely have this-

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Yea, equipment keys are a joke. I’m not sure why some here are so worried about it.

 

[4570Man]

It took me under a minute to cut this 3/8 chain with my cordless grinder. And my 10 year old cordless grinder is far from the biggest baddest ones of today. It would take nearly as long to cut 5 zip ties with a pocket knife. I see lots of things chained up but it’s a false sense of security. Pay your insurance and move on with life.

 

[Atchuuu]

It took me under a minute to cut this 3/8 chain with my cordless grinder. And 10 year old cordless grinder is far from the biggest baddest ones of today. It would take nearly as long to cut 5 zip ties with a pocket knife. I see lots of things chained up but it’s a false sense of security. Pay your insurance and move on with life. View attachment 579640

True but I still prefer a chain, lock and good insurance. Makes me feel better.

 

[PJSprog]

Everyone knows that's true; a well-prepared and determined thief is going to get whatever they're after. Fortunately, most thieves are not in that category. A lock, chain, or whatever security device is going to keep any wandering crackheads or derelict teens from wandering away with my stuff.

 

[drizler]

True bit it makes a lot of noise. Noise is worse than lights to thieves. It often brings angry folks with guns or even cops.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Nobody really wants to do much to protect their stuff. That's the bottom line. Have a hidden switch. When turned on, the horn blows, instead of the starter operating. Every little bit to mess up the criminals normal course of action helps and often works.

I once had to park my new truck somewhere I was not comfortable with. I got one of those heavy (like 1/2") 70 grade chains and heavy padlocks and chained up the brake peddle and steering wheel. MOST car and truck thieves probably don't carry a grinder!

 

[ruffdog]

Professional equipment thieves likely have this-

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What does a thief not want to hear while he is fumbling with all these keys? The sound of a pump action shotgun being racked.

edit...or, if they have good ears, just hearing the safety clicking off.

 

[Industrial Toys]

As for the keys, that has to be a scam. That would be a couple of bucks a piece. Few locksmiths even have all those equipment keys.

 

[Atchuuu]

As for the keys, that has to be a scam. That would be a couple of bucks a piece. Few locksmiths even have all those equipment keys.

Nope. Not if you read all the excellent reviews on Amazon. 24 Keys for $48

Here is one 5 star review

Whether you operate, transport, service, own or store heavy equipment, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing keys from Tornado. Can you imagine $2 per key? Compare that to just ONE key from a manufacturer. It's a crazy good deal. I chose the 21-key set, but they have lots of choices. The smaller sets may satisfy all your needs. No nonsense deal, quick shipping. Very satisfied.