888NoTheft
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To keep your machine from being used why you're not there, remove the starter relay or Ignition relay is original relay.
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888NoTheft
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Im a security specialist for farm and construction equipment. 9 years in equipment theft prevention.
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- SE Michigan in the middle of nowhere
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- Kubota M9000 HDCC3 M9000 HDC
I use a keyed master disconnect on the Negative terminal of the battery and of course they are all insured (I have more than one) and they sit in the fields if I don't finish with my fitting or harvesting that day. Never been an issue with me.
hube2
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I was looking for the best way to protect my tractor. Makes me nervous being in an unlocked shed when I need to be away for a while. Ended up getting a steering ram lock. Very expensive not to mention the overseas shipping cost because they don't seem to be widely available in the U.S. But it ain't going anywhere with one of these on.
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Derwent Lock & Security
Agriculture & Construction Anti Theft Equipment
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RjCorazza
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According to a dealer video I watched, criminals are bringing keys, relays, and fuses with them when they steal equipment.
While anything is better than nothing, there is simply no practical way to prevent a determined thief.
I thought about leaving the PTO engaged, but unfortunately my tractor very helpfully tells me it's engaged with a large banner across the LCD screen.
My personal opinion is that tractor security is best achieved in the following order :
1) Insurance
2) out of sight, out of mind
3) video surveillance (for after theft)
While anything is better than nothing, there is simply no practical way to prevent a determined thief.
I thought about leaving the PTO engaged, but unfortunately my tractor very helpfully tells me it's engaged with a large banner across the LCD screen.
My personal opinion is that tractor security is best achieved in the following order :
1) Insurance
2) out of sight, out of mind
3) video surveillance (for after theft)
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- Feb 21, 2003
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- SE Michigan in the middle of nowhere
- Tractor
- Kubota M9000 HDCC3 M9000 HDC
I don't worry abut theft, I worry about kids and criminal mischief more than anything else. They are insured against theft anyway.
Reddogs
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Thats a bit much on the whole, when you use the tractor daily. But you are right, need to disable it discreetly as everyone has a John Deere tractor (and key) in this part of the woods...
Reddogs
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Now that looks like a good idea, found a facebook site with lots of pictures and video.. Tractor & Earthmovers Anti Theft Locking SystemI was looking for the best way to protect my tractor. Makes me nervous being in an unlocked shed when I need to be away for a while. Ended up getting a steering ram lock. Very expensive not to mention the overseas shipping cost because they don't seem to be widely available in the U.S. But it ain't going anywhere with one of these on.
Derwent Lock & Security
Agriculture & Construction Anti Theft Equipment
hube2
Veteran Member
I can tell you that the only way my tractor is going anywhere with the ram lock on is if they remove the entire steering ram, or destroy it. Like I sad, it was expensive and I had to arrange special shipping with them.
Yeah, I have insurance, but who the hell wants to buy a new tractor because the odds of getting back the one that was stolen are infinitesimal.
Thefts are on the rise and I looked into this after reading about people bringing keys, fuses and anything else that can be easily removed. Even a hidden kill switch with a key is pretty easily defeated.
