Basic theft prevention

[newbury]

Get a shipping container and put it in it, lock it. Protects from theft, vandalism and weather.

Shipping container with a lock box.

Shipping containers need their sides to be covered with 6" or more of concrete and rebar to discourage those with a good angle grinder and cutting wheels.

 

[coast40]

May be a stupid idea but back up to a tree (assuming you have a front loader) aim the bucket in at a dig angle, lift and remove front tires. Lower it to the ground and bring the tires home.

I wonder if a tractor sitting with missing parts would invite thieves and vandals... Thoughts?

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Get an blank invoice from a local tractor dealer. Fill it out so it looks professional with "engine locked up", $15,000 repair estimate.
Install a battery disconnect switch with small 18 gauge wire across contacts. When switch is open, key on it will have instrument lights...but wire blows like a fuse if they try starting it.

 

[masseyrider]

Get an blank invoice from a local tractor dealer. Fill it out so it looks professional with "engine locked up", $15,000 repair estimate.
Install a battery disconnect switch with small 18 gauge wire across contacts. When switch is open, key on it will have instrument lights...but wire blows like a fuse if they try starting it.

You think thieves can read?
Most are... forget it!

 

[Shenandoah MF1760]

Get a shipping container and put it in it, lock it. Protects from theft, vandalism and weather.

My tractor is ~100 miles from the house on 25 wooded acres, no structures.

My solution was as HayFarmer suggested. I got a 40' hi-cap or hi-cube shipping container which is a foot taller than the standard ones because I have a cab tractor. I also had the vendor (XCaliber Container) put security boxes on the doors to prevent someone from using bolt cutters to get in.

I've had this setup for 5 years now with no issues. I also keep my UTV in there. Perfect? Nothing is. But it would take a dedicated effort to get in there and remove the equipment.

 

[ultrarunner]

I got a call to help a guy with a frozen motor on a Model A flat bed on the old remote farmstead…

He said his grandfather did something to keep it from being driven off.

The guy saw the missing battery cable and thought good to go…

Grandpa was more wily and used extra long starter bolt that pressed into the flywheel so no way would the engine turn…

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

You think thieves can read?
Most are... forget it!

I forgot. Leave this on the steering wheel with a note "Run Dick run".

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Actually after thinking about it I believe a trailer is the best choice. You have to drive there anyway...why not tow it. Plus trailer is there if something breaks and for maintenance at home.
The second best is if you had a neighbor within a mile you could leave it with.

 

[Frxdy]

If I had to leave it I would chain the front and rear wheels together with a 3/8" chain and two locks.

In today world even half inch chain is quick to dispatch with a battery powered cutting wheel.

 

[Fxfymn413]

Worked as a fire fighter for 32 years. When we needed to there was no building we could not gain entry to in a matter of seconds or in minutes at most.

Don't fool yourself into believing that big locks or heavy steel will be effective in keeping your property secure.