Construction and ATV equipment are high theft targets. It’s common that they are considered “easy” targets in unattended areas, not locked up and not checked daily. It’s not worth the loss in your investment to leave your equipment open and unsecured. From a report shared in 2016, less than 25% of stolen construction equipment is recovered each year.
“The top four manufacturers of stolen construction equipment were Doosan Bobcat, John Deere, Caterpillar and Case”, all of which our security devices are compatible with. “Equipment most targeted by thieves: loaders, skid steers and excavators.”
“According to the LoJack report, most thefts occurred between January and June with May and January being the top two months for construction equipment theft. May makes sense because it is during the peak construction months. January could be a good time for thieves to target construction equipment, especially in the colder weather states where construction activity is less and equipment sitting idle that goes missing may go unnoticed for days or even weeks.”
“The key to preventing construction equipment theft is deterrence. The harder it is for thieves to quickly gain access to your equipment, the less likely they will target you. Keep your construction equipment in well-lit and fenced in areas equipped with security cameras whenever possible. Use cab locks and immobilization devices to make moving the equipment harder.”