Skidder

AKA: Cable Skidder, Grapple Skidder

Skidder

Identification Areas

  1. Near articulation joint and entry steps, left or right side.
  2. In operator’s area, on instrument panel, control console, or seat pedestal.
  3. On frame or body panel, forward of front axle, left or right side.

Common Manufacturers

Caterpillar, Clark, Franklin, John Deere, Ranger, Timber Jack, Trans-Gesco, Treefarmer.

Equipment Selector

Bulldozer

Combine Harvester

Compressor/Generator

Dumper

Excavator

Excavator (Mini)

Forklift (Rough Terrain)

Forklift (Warehouse)

Grader

Loader (Backhoe)

Loader (Skid Steer)

Loading Shovel

Quad Bike

Roller

Skidder

Telehandler

Tractor

Tractor (Compact)

Tractor (Lawn)

Trailer (Flat-bed)

Trailer (Horse)

Trencher

Utility Cart

Theft indicators

An awareness of the following indicators will help focus attention on suspicious equipment during routine stops, patrols and investigations.

Transport

Time: Equipment being transported between 2000-0500 hrs or on weekends or holidays. Equipment theft most often happens at these times and contractors are unlikely to pay overtime if it can be avoided. (Note: exception – in large metropolitan areas equipment is sometimes moved in the early mornings to avoid traffic).

Things to watch out for

  • Equipment being hauled on vehicles not designed to haul such equipment.
  • New equipment on old transport.
  • Trade plates on the vehicle.
  • Haulier is using agricultural (red (UK) or green (Irish)) diesel, or any other illegal fuel, in their vehicle.
  • Haulier vehicle has no company livery.
  • The labels/markings on the equipment do not match those of the vehicle carrying or hauling it.
  • The Ministry Number is missing from the haulier’s trailer.

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