Re: Best way to secure a tractor to keep it from being stolen

Posted by JoeK on October 30, 2000 at 08:32:53 from (207.230.218.172):

In Reply to: Best way to secure a tractor to keep it from being stolen posted by rollo on October 29, 2000 at 16:33:29:

One of the problems is something that will work w/o modifying/damaging the original appearance of a collector tractor,Chain threaded thru the rear wheels and locked back on itself works but it has to be heavy enough to resist common bolt cutters.I would suggest fabricating a locking device for your specific tractor that would hold trans engaged/brakes locked/steering turned fully to one side or combination such as for John Deere B,perhaps a capped pipe to go over hand clutch with a chain back and down around axle up to gearshift???The common thief as said before is not willing to work too hard and visible deterrants may move him on to easier game.Locally problem seens to be more the theft of hard to find parts,ie:carbs/magnetos etc.These should be marked someway as to be traceable.With a"unique" number/letter id,law enforcement can locate and identify and enter into national stolen property database..Be friends with your neighbors/look out for each other!"Busybody"programs like Crime Watch and Crimestopper DO work and provide signage/decals for your property,"Crime Watch,If I don't call the Sheriff,my neighbors Will",etc
Sorry for the rant,but having been a victim and having worked in law enforcement for many years,I felt my 2 cents worth might help someone....JoeK

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