How do I protect my theft from the excavator?

Tips on preventing machinery theft:

1. Activate wheel locks, shut-off systems, ignition locks and battery switches.
2. Secure your machinery with the best locks you can afford.
3. Fit your equipment with vandal covers.
4. Install a GPS tracking system.
5. Secure keys properly when not in use or replace the ignition and key.

How do I know if heavy equipment is stolen?

Another way to check ownership of used equipment is to ask or look for the item’s serial number or PIN (Product Identification Number). Once you have the item’s unique number, have your local police station or a service run the number to see if the item has been reported stolen.

Is heavy equipment titled?

Heavy equipment doesn’t have titles. If you are buying a used machine, you could ask the seller to provide you with the original sales invoice with their name in it.

How can you prevent equipment from being stolen?

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1. Know What Drives Construction Equipment Theft.
2. Give Each Vehicle a Recognizable Indicator.
3. Keep Records of All Equipment.
4. Take Notice of Equipment Theft Trends.
5. Secure Your Fleet from Intrusion.
6. Use Nighttime Cameras, Motion Sensors, and/or Light Towers.
7. Hire Private Night Guards for After-Hours Surveillance.

How can we prevent forklift theft?

If a potential worker has the “red flag of theft” in their background, that could help avoid future forklifts being stolen. ✓ Secure the storage area. When forklifts aren’t in use, keep them stored in a fenced area that’s only accessible by security and / or supervisors. ✓ Don’t be camera shy.

Do skid loaders have titles?

In our industry, we refer to this type of equipment as, “non-titled equipment.” As you may already know, most construction equipment like excavators, bulldozers, and skid steers do not have titles.

How do you prove ownership of equipment?

The seller must provide evidence of ownership of the equipment. A good option would be the original invoice or bill of sale from when the current owner purchased the equipment. It is likely that for major equipment items purchased from a dealership, the information will be on record with that vendor.

Does a dozer have a title?

Is it easy to steal a tractor?

It’s pretty easy for a thief to steal a tractor, take it to an auction and then unload it on some poor unsuspecting customer. So, if you’re buying a second-hand trailer or tractor, always take extra care. If you have any concerns about keeping your tractor and trailer safe, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Do tractors have titles like cars?

According to the State of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles website, titles are not mandatory for implements of husbandry and farm tractors.