Harvesters

Harvester security and theft prevention using VIN CHIP®

It’s that key time of the year and you are preparing for the hectic harvesting season, the last thing you need is to have your Combine Harvester or it's parts stolen. Without it you will likely face delays to your essential harvest and cultivation work, struggle with sourcing replacement machinery and potentially even lose your crops.

Not only are farmers at risk of theft of high value machinery parts but they also face the possibility of their combines being broken into for the expensive GPS navigation systems, because of the high resale value and easy portability.

Sergeant James Ross, of Rushcliffe’s Operation Reacher team, said:

“The impact this type of crime has for farmers and the rural community is huge."

“When we get a report of equipment having been stolen, this is not only costly in itself for the victims, but we often see that in the midst of these offences, suspects have also damaged farmland, fencing, and valuable crops, meaning victims can be left thousands and thousands of pounds out of pocket as well as without the ability to conduct their daily business in the usual way, which after all is their livelihood.”

VIN CHIP’s proven security solution has been specifically adapted for vehicles and it is designed around our company values.

DON’T BE A VICTIM | DETER - PROTECT - IDENTIFY

DETER – VIN CHIP’s visible markings on your harvester immediately warn would be thieves that the asset is protected with our security solution and comes with an increased risk of being caught and prosecuted.

PROTECT – Multiple layers of technology protect your asset, preventing re-identification or cloning for resale by organised criminals. Protecting your assets with VIN CHIP can significantly increase the potential of their recovery and return, in the event of worst-case scenario.

IDENTIFY– VIN CHIP can identify your harvester at long-range using its advanced RFID which means the Police don’t waste valuable time and resources. It ensures that your asset is quickly and easily traced back to you through verification on our Secure Registration Database. A trained and approved installer will fit our unique security system on your machine to eliminate legitimisation of stolen items and will ensure the owner is registered on our Secure Registration Database.

Our RFID Technology has been used by police for over 25 years because:

• It uses proven technology with superior long-range RFID which can be read by Police scanners – with no risk of revealing the position of the chip. 
• We provide overt and covert markings to deter theft and prevent re-identification or cloning for resale by organised criminals.
• Your VIN or unique alphanumeric code will be registered on our Secure Registration Database enabling the Police to instantly identify the rightful owner.
• VIN CHIP provides a 24/7 dedicated contact centre

• Look for weaknesses in your security - try to view it from the perspective of a possible thief
• Ensure gates cannot be easily removed - reverse or cap top gate hinges to prevent lifting
• Use robust, security rated, covered padlocks on gates with heavy duty chains
• Install security bars or grilles on vulnerable windows
• Install security rated shutters to delay intruders
• Establish routine checks on security equipment to ensure it works properly
• Install surveillance cameras with high quality night vision, covering the main access points and clearly display security camera signage.
• Install a controlled entry/exit system and remove any private access points
• Create ditches around the perimeter of your land to prevent vehicle access
• Use locking posts or vehicle bollards as a deterrent to obstruct and control large openings
• Removable cattle grids should be locked out of position when they are not in use.

Your local police rural crime team may be able to help you with further advice or a survey and can advise you of any local crime trends.