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r896neo
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Post: # 97354Post r896neo

I have a small 1.5t digger out on hire and it is staying at the site overnight. The homeowners are away and the houses nearby have large gardens and longish drives. Chances are no-one knows its there as its not visible from the road but I'd like to just add some chains and or locks for good measure to at least slow down a potential thief.

What is the best method? Oh and not much to chain it to.

Thanks
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rab1
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Post: # 97356Post rab1

Chains and padlocks only keep out the honest man
God loves a tryer
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Post: # 97357Post Dave_L

Chains and padlocks are no deterrent.

Disable the engine by a suitable means. Remove battery?
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Kuts
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Post: # 97358Post Kuts

i take the battery and some fuses out, maybe block it in with a van.
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r896neo
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Post: # 97368Post r896neo

took out main fuses and pulled a well hidden cable in the engine bay which goes to the fuel pump.

Thanks for the advice
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Post: # 97376Post lutonlagerlout

the fella we use takes some kind of fuse out at night,its very specific and will not start without it
as said chains etc are no deterrent
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