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Virginian · 07-19-2011, 07:26 AM

I own some property in the country and have a tractor (Mahindra 4WD 3535 Shuttle) that I use to work the property. My concern is that someone will steal the tractor b/c the property is vacant and I am only there about once a month. The tractor is currently stored inside a barn. Besides taking the keys with me does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do to ensure that the tractor is not stolen.

Thanks in advance for any help

LARGRA · 07-19-2011, 08:37 AM

I know someone who dug a deep posthole filled with concrete, imbedded a Krytonite(bicycle U lock) lock in in with a very heavy chain which he wrapped around his axle, I can't remember what type of chain it was but you would need a cutting torch to remove it. His first ATV was stole then he bought another one after doing this-no one took it.
Cheers.

ErnieS · 07-19-2011, 09:46 AM

I prefer land mines and poisonous gas

Virginian · 07-19-2011, 11:30 AM

If legality wasn't an issue I would support your suggestion.

**tractor beam** · 07-19-2011, 11:35 AM

Any neighbors nearby that you could store it at? Itfyou have a loader, park it with the loader angled down and in the dirt as well as any three point attachment and situate the tractor sideways where it would be near impossible to pull it with a chain. You could even lift it up with the bucket and remove one or both of the front tires. Recommend a locking gas cap!

**tractor beam** · 07-19-2011, 11:38 AM

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

Virginian · 07-19-2011, 12:09 PM

Thank you for the ideas. It does have a loader and I like the idea of removing the tires. With a tractor that size (4100 lbs) do you think the hydraulic system on the loader would support the weight of the tractor to remove the tires? Below are the loader specifications on weight.

Lift Capacity to Full Height @ Pivot Pins (lbs.) 2400
Breakout Force @ Pivot Pins (lbs.) 3900

**farmertim** · 07-19-2011, 03:46 PM

Definitely it would pick it up, I would chock it with a stand or a log for safety before removing the wheel, then lift again to remove the chock, after the wheels were off
I had the same issue until recently but I kept mine on the neighbours property until I had my shed built.
Welcome to the forum Virginian.
Cheers

Thomas · 07-19-2011, 08:20 PM

With all the safety switches on todays tractor maybe wiring toggle switch well hidden.

ErnieS · 07-19-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

With all the safety switches on todays tractor maybe wiring toggle switch well hidden.

Thar doesn't stop someone from pulling it up onto a trailer and hauling it away.
Except for my idea of land mines and booby traps, I like the idea of removing the front tires and storing them off site best.

Boyd · 07-20-2011, 12:43 AM

If the tractor has a loader dig a pit 2' deep, 3' wide and 1' longer than the bucket. Fill the pit with cement and put the angled down bucket in it and let dry. Put 2" of black dirt over the cement and seed it to grass & let grow. Buy a 2nd bucket and leave it in the shed while you are gone. Build special pins for attaching the bucket so you can put a lock on the pins while you are gone. When you use it detach the "bucket in cement" and attach the bucket inside and away you go. Setup a video system pointed towards the tractor. Hide the camera inside a fake birdhouse. I could just see the look on the crooks face when they try to steal the tractor.

**farmertim** · 07-20-2011, 04:53 AM

Boyd

you have too much time on your hands!!!!
Cheers

Thomas · 07-20-2011, 05:27 AM

ErnieS
"Thar doesn't stop someone from pulling it up onto a trailer and hauling it away.
Except for my idea of land mines and booby traps, I like the idea of removing the front tires and storing them off site best."

Nope sure doesn't,but it won't make it easier tho.

Maybe one of those fancy computer chips to locate tractor if stolen.

ErnieS · 07-20-2011, 08:25 AM

I think you either make it impossible to access or make it unattractive to steal.
I'm not the kind of guy who would steal a tractor, but I do love a challenge. Chains, cables, hidden switches and cemented down buckets on a good looking, complete tractor are all easy to defeat given the time and privacy a remote site allows.
Making the tractor incomplete or unattractive lessens the chance of someone devoting the time and taking the risk to steal it.

**farmertim** · 07-20-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErnieS

I think you either make it impossible to access or make it unattractive to steal.
I'm not the kind of guy who would steal a tractor, but I do love a challenge. Chains, cables, hidden switches and cemented down buckets on a good looking, complete tractor are all easy to defeat given the time and privacy a remote site allows.
Making the tractor incomplete or unattractive lessens the chance of someone devoting the time and taking the risk to steal it.

SO... when are you going to paint your tractor bright pink and purple with flouro green striping then Ernie????

ErnieS · 07-21-2011, 08:30 PM

It's sitting next to the house with the key in the switch, then I'm not real worried someone will grab it Purple with florescent green flames might work.... Some chrome straight pipes

ErnieS · 07-21-2011, 08:37 PM

And wide white walls!

Thomas · 07-22-2011, 09:31 AM

Hey...new tv show,could be call Pimp My Tractor

**farmertim** · 07-22-2011, 10:21 PM

I have enough trouble keeping it running!!!!

Cublover · 09-14-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErnieS

Thar doesn't stop someone from pulling it up onto a trailer and hauling it away.
Except for my idea of land mines and booby traps, I like the idea of removing the front tires and storing them off site best.

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