Anti-theft device

[fasteddy]

Is there any anti-theft devices out there that can be used to prevent the theft of a tractor. I keep my tractor stored and locked in a pole barn and keep the key with me, but would like to secure the tractor more. Thanks

 

[CowwFace]

Is there any anti-theft devices out there that can be used to prevent the theft of a tractor. I keep my tractor stored and locked in a pole barn and keep the key with me, but would like to secure the tractor more. Thanks

Hey FTeddy,

How about a Glock 19?

Kidding, seriously I asked my dealer and he said all the keys are the same.. which did concern me a bit. I suppose we could put a hidden switch someplace on the machine to kill the lead to the starter relay?

Phill

 

[LBrown59]

Is there any anti-theft devices out there that can be used to prevent the theft of a tractor. I keep my tractor stored and locked in a pole barn and
1* keep the key with me
, but would like to secure the tractor more. Thanks

Hey FTeddy,

How about a Glock 19?
Kidding,
1*my dealer said all the keys are the same.
. which did concern me a bit. I suppose we could put a hidden switch someplace on the machine to kill the lead to the starter relay?

Phill

1*I think fasteddy is talking about the pole barn key .

 

[beersngars]

I intentionally broke the main fuse. I then use that "disabled" fuse for a dummy when storing my tractor. When I need it, just replace the fuse with a good one. Another deterrent are those fake security cameras.

Of course if crooks want the thing, they'll get it. It's your job to make it as difficult as possible.

 

[fasteddy]

I keep all keys with me, but that still may not prevent someone from hotwiring the tractor.

 

[beersngars]

I keep all keys with me, but that still may not prevent someone from hotwiring the tractor.

Can't be hotwired with a bad main fuse.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Ask some of the dealers in this group (one was recently robbed of a number of tractors off a secure lot). If someone wants your tractor, they will get it, no matter what you have done to protect yourself. The best you can do is make it hard for them and try to be able to track the machine after it is taken.
Chaining a tire, removing a fuse helps slow the less skilled down, but the pros use flatbeds and never start your tractor. As for tracking afterward, you can lojak the tractor, but it is not like a car where it is easy to hide devices, and you can add a video security system to your barn.

Other than that, check your homeowners insurance to make sure you are covered.

 

[aczlan]

Can't be hotwired with a bad main fuse.

I have to disagree, 12 volts to the injection pump fuel shutoff and a screwdriver to the starter (or 12 volts to the starter solenoid trigger) and MOST diesel tractors will start up and run, key or no key.

Aaron Z

 

[TheDingy]

There are some cell phone based lojack systems that are very good out there. They are expensive but work.

 

[Dargo]

There are some cell phone based lojack systems that are very good out there. They are expensive but work.

"LoJack" is a very poor quality tracking system. Their successful recovery rate is extremely low. There is a company called CalAmp CalAmp - Products that is the only public company that actually owns the GPS tracking technology. All others either buy from them or pay a license fee to them for their products. They are beginning to sell their products to companies and equipment dealers and those products are very, very good. They use a combination of satellite and cell phone networks to setup a "geo-fence" around your piece of equipment when you set it. If your piece of equipment moves outside the "fence" you establish you will receive either a call, email, text message that not only tells you that your piece of equipment is being moved but also exactly where it is, what direction it is moving and at exactly what speed it is moving. They even have motion sensors built in that can contact you as someone is just trying to tamper with or steal your equipment.

This is the same technology that some companies use on high risk credit people when they sell them a car. If need be, the lender can shut off the vehicle, prevent the car from being started again, show a repo company exactly where the vehicle is sitting (even uses MS Earth to show physical location and is precise enough to not only show on what floor of a parking garage the car is parked but in what parking space). With this technology on your equipment you have over a 90% chance of catching the thief before they even get away with your piece of equipment.

I've seen this technology demonstrated and compared to LoJack. It's about like comparing two cups with a string between them to a fiber optic phone link. I would assume that this will be available at most equipment and ag dealers within 5 years. Several manufacturers are looking into making this standard equipment on their higher priced items. Let's face it, with a low-boy trailer and a chop shop setup, your tractor or other equipment can not only be stolen easily but parted out and sold in pieces the next day before you ever notice it is gone. Obviously I hate thieves! I'm glad to see this technology emerging. In today's economy it can be quite profitable for crooks to snag a load of equipment and have the parts sold the next day.