Lock down equipment

[888NoTheft]

To keep your machine from being used why you're not there, remove the starter relay or Ignition relay is original relay.

 

[888NoTheft]

Im a security specialist for farm and construction equipment. 9 years in equipment theft prevention.

 

[oosik]

If I were really concerned about theft - just move the PTO lever to the ON position. Nobody would notice this and my M6040 will not start with the PTO in the on position.

 

[5030]

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]

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.

Derwent Lock & Security

Agriculture & Construction Anti Theft Equipment

www.dlslockandsecurity.co.uk

 

[RjCorazza]

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)

 

[5030]

I don't worry abut theft, I worry about kids and criminal mischief more than anything else. They are insured against theft anyway.

 

[Reddogs]

To keep your machine from being used why you're not there, remove the starter relay or Ignition relay is original relay.

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]

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.

Derwent Lock & Security

Agriculture & Construction Anti Theft Equipment

www.dlslockandsecurity.co.uk

Now that looks like a good idea, found a facebook site with lots of pictures and video.. Tractor & Earthmovers Anti Theft Locking System

 

[hube2]

Now that looks like a good idea, found a facebook site with lots of pictures and video.. Tractor & Earthmovers Anti Theft Locking System

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.

 

[tacticalturnip]

If I were really concerned about theft - just move the PTO lever to the ON position. Nobody would notice this and my M6040 will not start with the PTO in the on position.

Like a manual transmission ending many a joyride before it starts.

 

[redman135]

Are the neighbours near enough to see a van body truck with tail lift ,or hiab truck come and pickup your tractor? With a tractor that small a garage dolly under the front wheels will bypass the locked steering.

 

[mikester]

If someone is coming to steal your tractor they won't be driving down the road making a getaway with it. They will winch it onto their flatbed and its gone within minutes.

If you are worried about theft top up your insurance. Keep your machine parked in a locked shed out of sight.

 

[hube2]

Well, I kinda agree that if they really want to steal it they probably are. The goal for me is to slow them down enough in hopes that my neighbors see the ruckus and call the cops.

Thieves want it to be easy and fast, making it a time consuming PITA is the deterrent.

They could winch is out, but with it pulled into the shed they would need to pull it out backwards and fight with the turned wheels and the front end going out of alignment for pulling it up on a flatbed every few feet.

I guess they could try dollies on the front wheels but first they'd need to know they needed them and second the floor of my shed is stone that the wheels of a dolly will not roll across, so they'd be dragging them through the stone as they dug in.

Unfortunately, I do not have a way to secure my shed.

 

[PILOON]

When I bought my CUT the neutral switch had been bypassed and the 2 wires simply linked,
So my deterrent is now to simply disconnect those 2 wires when parked.
Also I keep the disconnected ends out of view, mind U I could simply install a discrete switch.

In aviation I used to install a switch that disabled the magnetos and gave it a obscure label, or hid it from view.

Naturally the determined thief will find a way no matter what U do, often a 'tilt and load' is the choice.

 

[MossRoad]

When I used to leave my late 70's IH2500b gasoline powered tractor loader out on our property, I'd always take the battery, and pull the rotor from under the distributor. Then I'd park it off in the woods, well off the road.

I figured if someone would want to take the time to haul a battery back there, then diagnose why it wouldn't start, then go out and find the proper rotor for an International C-200 engine, they probably earned it.

 

[Reddogs]

If someone is coming to steal your tractor they won't be driving down the road making a getaway with it. They will winch it onto their flatbed and its gone within minutes.

If you are worried about theft top up your insurance. Keep your machine parked in a locked shed out of sight.

I built my tractor barn hidden in the woods, but my brother in law went and told everyone I had a new tractor and worse, were to find it. So looks like I will have to get some lock down mechanism..

 

[hube2]

And there is another thing. I have neighbors that like to "borrow" things. I don't keep things locked up and don't generally mind. They borrow stuff that they know they can borrow. I don't want them to get the idea that they can borrow my tractor.

 

[Reddogs]

When I bought my CUT the neutral switch had been bypassed and the 2 wires simply linked,
So my deterrent is now to simply disconnect those 2 wires when parked.
Also I keep the disconnected ends out of view, mind U I could simply install a discrete switch.

In aviation I used to install a switch that disabled the magnetos and gave it a obscure label, or hid it from view.

Naturally the determined thief will find a way no matter what U do, often a 'tilt and load' is the choice.

Usually it seems that is the first thing they look for, so I would try a little misdirection like putting a good size chain to the poles or steering lock. The more time it takes seems to help discourage most thieves..

 

[BravoXray]

In aviation I used to install a switch that disabled the magnetos and gave it a obscure label, or hid it from view.

I have a pilot friend that had a mag disable switch on his 172 that was labeled "Ejection Seat".