Tracking devices prove essential as farm thefts rise
7th July 2021
Thieves are increasingly targeting more expensive, higher spec vehicles, according to recent data from rural insurer NFU Mutual, demonstrating the importance of tracking equipment on vehicles. ATVs made up 14
Thieves are increasingly targeting more expensive, higher spec vehicles, according to recent data from rural insurer NFU Mutual, demonstrating the importance of tracking equipment on vehicles. ATVs made up 14 per cent of all quad and ATV thefts last year, compared to 11 per cent in 2019.
ATVTrac has been proven to have a 98 per cent recovery rate and an average recovery time of just three hours. With flexible installation on many machine types, and using multi-tier technology, it offers real-time location information to not only pinpoint the vehicle’s location, but to inform the owner of unauthorised movement through text, email and phone call.
Extra features include live tracking and machine over, helping with safety and duty of care by covering lone worker policies at the same time. Other useful functions include live battery information, with adjustable low- level notifications and a service notification facility, which helps users to keep track of their oil changes and routine maintenance. Journey history and usage reports can also be downloaded and saved in shareable formats.
Should a theft occur, ATVTrac has a 24-hour manned call centre to track the device, liaising with police or partner company Securitas to recover the stolen asset and return it in a hassle-free way. As an added bonus, owners can get preferential insurance rates.
