Machinery immobiliser round-up
Cars have had immobilisers for years, and now they are finally trickling into farming. Read our summary of the different types available.
01702 507 229
(Thatcham approved).
Enigma is one of the two national companies authorised by CESAR to fit the Datatag system to tractors. It also offers its own eLock electric immobiliser and a tracking system (see below). Cost of the CESAR tagging system is £109 fitted. The immobiliser costs £320 fitted.
08000 833 066 www.thiefbeaters.co.uk
(Thatcham approved)
Thiefbeater operates in a somewhat different way from other security companies
It offers a range of high-end immobilisers (so thieves don’t know exactly what unit they’re up against) for about £600 and various GPS trackers for about £450 + monitoring/data costs.
They also have their own £299 tagging and register system which involves stamping an ID on to a machine in 40 different places, including chassis, windows and bodywork. Each machine also has a PIN number as well as microdot forensic DNA applied as a further measure.
• Mecklock
08701 903 090
(Thatcham approved)
Hydraulic system that has been available since 1988. Typical cost is £600-£650 installed and a network of UK dealers is available to do the fitting.
01392 435 461
(Thatcham approved)
Vapormatic’s unit was launched in January and uses a wireless keypad installed in the cab.. Each keypad can accept up to five different pin numbers and there is a master code for whoever is in charge. The system cuts into the tractor’s fuel management system. Cost is £260 installed
• Kosran
0870 787 5687
www.kosran.com
Kosran ECV system works on the vehicle’s hydraulic and electrical systems. Not on the Thatcham list at the moment, but well-known in the construction industry for some time. Cost is £600 installed.
