Basic theft prevention

[azbinder]

Get a trailer...

My thought too. Tractor is not that big. And it's only an hour from home.

 

[sixdogs]

My first option would be not to leave it there. Get a trailer and haul it home.

If I had to leave it I would chain the front and rear wheels together with a 3/8" chain and two locks.Plus I would make an ignition disconnect hidden underneath and then chain the tractor to something immovable with alloy chain and super locks. Maybe also remove some linkage so it won't go into or out of gear.

Even then, it will be stolen or set on fire and the aggravation of not getting what you think it's worth will make you wish you had owned a trailer and hauled it home.


I forgot to add a tamper-proof fuel cap lock so some JD doesn't decide to whiz in the tank and even the score since you have a tractor and he doesn't. Insurance claims are iffy on those things since they'll value your loss at maybe $200, when in realty it's $10,000, and their answer is "so sue us".

Just my two cents.

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Trace the battery cable from battery back one leg usually goes to starter other one powers everything else ,on that one splice in a fuse that is uncommon type or on that can be mounted in an ez but non descriptive location ie: looks like it belongs there .
pull that fuse and no matter what they do they won't go anywhere till its back in . The more the wiring looks oem the more hidden it becomes

 

[vallefarm]

I'm looking to be able to leave my tractor at my property. I want to do some basic theft prevention stuff including replacing the key ignition to a non-common key and installing a kill switch. Anyone have any specific ignition switch or kill switch recommendations? CX2510HST. Not sure what will work best for my tractor. Already looking into ACV insurance.

Also, any recommendations for a locking gas cap that will fit my tank?

UPDATE 23Jun2025, 7:39AM: I should have mentioned this property is an hour from my house. There are no structures on it, and it is very secluded. Have 2-3 neighbors around me who also don't live on their empty lots either. However, there are also several properties around me for sale that folks have to go by my place to get to.

My approach would be a tractor ignition can be jumped and unlike a car there is no steering lock. I would disable the tractor in a nondestructive way. I would take a wheel and the starter home. The steering wheel turned hard left and pulled. More difficult to steal or tow. As I have said parts and can reinstall them in minutes I have a greater chance of the tractor being exactly where I left it.

 

[rider89]

I'm looking to be able to leave my tractor at my property. I want to do some basic theft prevention stuff including replacing the key ignition to a non-common key and installing a kill switch. Anyone have any specific ignition switch or kill switch recommendations? CX2510HST. Not sure what will work best for my tractor. Already looking into ACV insurance.

Also, any recommendations for a locking gas cap that will fit my tank?

UPDATE 23Jun2025, 7:39AM: I should have mentioned this property is an hour from my house. There are no structures on it, and it is very secluded. Have 2-3 neighbors around me who also don't live on their empty lots either. However, there are also several properties around me for sale that folks have to go by my place to get to.

in addition to physical deterents posted by others, I would put a GPS tag on it. if stolen, you're much more likely to get some police action and maybe even recovery

 

[Reapoman]

Keep in mind that its easy for some jerk to put anything down the gas tank and oil filler, hopefully not. But you need to try and protect everything. Its sad what our country has turned into.

 

[TORQUIN]

I am on board with the GPS tag. Probably your best chance to recover it if stolen. As others have said, if the thieves want the unit they will get it.

Chris

 

[kneedeep]

If the area you are talking about is so unsecure and the possibility of theft is that concerning,
Don’t leave it there.
Simple solution

 

[Frxdy]

A simple hidden ignition switch, then I find two big trees spaced properly. I put my bucket all the way up and make a 5 or 6 point turn to place the tractor between the trees. I lowered the bucket wedging in down. They can't move it without cutting trees or starting the machine.

 

[Utopia Texas]

No need to change the keys. Pull the fuse to the starter circuit.