JerryG
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Pull the ignition fuse and put in a blown one.
Security & Theft Preventing Theft... Ideas Wanted...
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Bob_Skurka
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Have you considered putting a Camoflague Tarp over the soft sided structure to conceal it from some of the casual viewers? This might help a lot if the structure is in/near a tree line. If they don't see the tractor/structure they are not likely to steal anything.
As far as a locking gas cap, try auto parts stores, or some of the discount auto parts cataloge companies.
As far as a locking gas cap, try auto parts stores, or some of the discount auto parts cataloge companies.
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My tractor won't be delivered for a couple more weeks, so these comments are theory, not practice, but I, too, am concerned and want to make a thief work for his loot.
Take a look at Kryptonite locks and accessories. A check of the Kryptonite web site shows lots of products that, while not specifically designed for tractors, may be of some benefit:
Kryptonite Locks
Check out the "Super StrongHold" for a buried attachment point to be used with a cable, but folds flat so you won't trip over it. I'm thinking that some of the U locks, such as the "New York 3000 MC" or "Adjustable Padlock" might be useable to restrain movement of hydraulic rams or to attach the backhoe to a stabilizer making movement awkward at best. A thief with a cutting torch can get through them, but you will slow him down.
If there is anyone nearby, consider attaching a battery operated door knob alarm. They probably will not do much good, but they don't cost much and if it starts making noise it might make a thief look for something easier.
Take a look at Kryptonite locks and accessories. A check of the Kryptonite web site shows lots of products that, while not specifically designed for tractors, may be of some benefit:
Kryptonite Locks
Check out the "Super StrongHold" for a buried attachment point to be used with a cable, but folds flat so you won't trip over it. I'm thinking that some of the U locks, such as the "New York 3000 MC" or "Adjustable Padlock" might be useable to restrain movement of hydraulic rams or to attach the backhoe to a stabilizer making movement awkward at best. A thief with a cutting torch can get through them, but you will slow him down.
If there is anyone nearby, consider attaching a battery operated door knob alarm. They probably will not do much good, but they don't cost much and if it starts making noise it might make a thief look for something easier.
normde2001
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Not sure what your soft sided structure is , but if it's one of those storage tents, you might consider erecting it over a lockable chainlink fence enclosure. They are pretty cheap. Of course, the only sure thing is a 24hr. armed guard.
Junkman
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Have you considered the Denver boot? It will stop most casual thieves, but more determined ones, might trash your tractor and set it on fire. Don't leave any filled gas cans near the tractor... Denver boot web page
Egon
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Only one sure way. Set Arrnie out at the site with a lawn chair.
Egon
Egon
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I like trip wires rigged to hair trigger 12 gauge, sawed-off shot guns rigged at about groin height.
Just be sure YOU know where the trip wires are.
Ralph
Just be sure YOU know where the trip wires are.
Ralph
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And leave one very liable in a law suit!
That happened to a farmer in the Mid West many years ago. He rigged a 12 gauge booby trap. The guy (who had a lengthy criminal record) who was shot sued him and won a healthy settlement. Sure sounds tempting, but not a good idea...
That happened to a farmer in the Mid West many years ago. He rigged a 12 gauge booby trap. The guy (who had a lengthy criminal record) who was shot sued him and won a healthy settlement. Sure sounds tempting, but not a good idea...
Junkman
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Do you really believe that the Ralph, the naked gardener actually meant that in all seriousness???? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
On the serious side..... using a letter & number punch, mark the tractor in a place that only you know about with information that will have some meaning to only you. That way, if it is stolen, and the paper serial plate is pealed off, you can prove that it is your tractor if it is found. I don't believe that the tractor manufacturers mark the frames in any permanent way for identification. Do this on all of your equipment that uses removable serial plates. I know of a car that was stolen and the serial number plate was replaced with another. The owner was able to identify the car because of a "defect" when it was manufactured. It had different trim nameplates on each side. When he saw his car in a parking lot, he was able to prove it was his by this. Further investigation revealed the changed serial plate and he got his car back.
On the serious side..... using a letter & number punch, mark the tractor in a place that only you know about with information that will have some meaning to only you. That way, if it is stolen, and the paper serial plate is pealed off, you can prove that it is your tractor if it is found. I don't believe that the tractor manufacturers mark the frames in any permanent way for identification. Do this on all of your equipment that uses removable serial plates. I know of a car that was stolen and the serial number plate was replaced with another. The owner was able to identify the car because of a "defect" when it was manufactured. It had different trim nameplates on each side. When he saw his car in a parking lot, he was able to prove it was his by this. Further investigation revealed the changed serial plate and he got his car back.
