securing/protecting a tractor at a new property

[blunosr]

I find that you can see game cams when they flash at night. For a standard IR camera, a would-be thief would probably also have the tools to steal the camera. I realize that you can password protect the camera so no-one else can use it, but if they take it you're still out the $300 camera...

I also bought an IR camera to try to catch the &^%$# who broke into my place (twice), but after finding how easy it is to see when it flashes, I'm scared to leave it up when I am away for months at a time.

One thing that did deter them was having gates up on all my roads. Thieves are hesitant to stop where they can be seen. Also, anything that makes it less convenient to break in or steal will deter many thieves. It's just a shame that we have to worry about them.

I suppose society has always been like this...

 

[vabiker23518]

I guess I've been lucky (knock on wood!) here in central Virginia. I keep my TYM T223 on 30 rural acres in Luenburg County and I live in Williamsburg. Over the past 6 years I've never had a problem with anything or anyone. I do have a gate, but that wouldn't deter a real thief. I had a lean too that kept the tractor out of the weather when I had a shed, but now I park it under the back porch (its pretty high off the ground) of the cabin and just cover itwith a tarp. Have insurance. Like the trail cam ideas!

 

[kebo]

I find that you can see game cams when they flash at night. For a standard IR camera, a would-be thief would probably also have the tools to steal the camera. I realize that you can password protect the camera so no-one else can use it, but if they take it you're still out the $300 camera...

I also bought an IR camera to try to catch the &^%$# who broke into my place (twice), but after finding how easy it is to see when it flashes, I'm scared to leave it up when I am away for months at a time.

One thing that did deter them was having gates up on all my roads. Thieves are hesitant to stop where they can be seen. Also, anything that makes it less convenient to break in or steal will deter many thieves. It's just a shame that we have to worry about them.

I suppose society has always been like this...

You apparently missed my point about suspending them up in a tree, a good ways above the ground so that someone would have to take a ladder and CLIMB UP THE TREE to get it, while in the act of stealing/vandalizing a tractor (probably in the dark too). Thieves want to get in/out as quick as they can when they are stealing high dollar stuff. Also, the camera along he driveway could be set low and concealed pretty well with brush to help reduce the chances of it being seen. Some cameras have steel boxes you can buy to "armor" them, they are pretty theft resistant, for the average thief anyway.

I have a Primos Truth 46 camera that I got at wally world for $99, but it doesn't have the password feature though. For $99 it works fantastic, but yes you can see the infrared LED's at night. It's locked to a tree right now with a Masterlock Python lock, which has a 3/8" cable. Ain't been stolen yet!! :thumbsup: Of course, it is on my club lease which limits the number of people on it, but we still get some trespassers.

 

[Craig Clayton]

Save your money and buy the biggest oldest uglist tractor that will do the job. Do someting simple to kill the ignition when you are not on site. When you finally move in buy the new one and have the dealer remove the beast.

Craig Clayton

 

[devildog1]

I know the op said the tractor will be away from home, however these also help if you live on-site. Amazing what a dog can hear and sense that we can't.


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DevilDog

 

[HydroOp]

Our remote property is 3000 miles away and, for now, we only spend 4 -5 weeks there each year. We have had a heavy steel gate built and installed on our road. But the best protection we have is a great neighbor who pays attention to those turning into our road.