John Deere is now offering the CESAR security option for Gators in the UK. The CESAR system started in the construction and then the agricultural markets and is supported by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) and the Construction Equipment Association (CEA).

The system works by giving each piece of equipment a unique and permanent identity using state of the art Datatag security marking technology. This cannot be removed by thieves, and is linked to a secure, 24/7 dedicated call centre. Since 2007, CESAR has reduced overall equipment theft in the UK by 46 per cent, increased the rate of recovery of stolen equipment by a factor of six, and also helped reduce insurance premiums.

The security system is being offered as a factory added option for Gator utility vehicles. Learn more:  Pitchcare.com

Comment:  Anecdotal evidence I’ve seen from tracking news stories appears to indicate that theft of utility vehicles has been on the rise. This is not surprising given their growing popularity. While this security system seems to be more targeted towards commercial users, it could be an appealing option for consumers, especially those with more expensive recreational vehicles or higher end work vehicles.