Kubota UK tackling rural crime head on
Machinery manufacturer adopts Cesar for M Series Tractors .
K ubota UK ’ s continued commitment and investment in the agricultural sector has been raised once again after the leading machinery manufacturer announced its adoption of the official CESAR Scheme for its M Series range of tractors .
The CESAR security and registration scheme is owned and managed by the Construction Equipment Association ( CEA ) and supported by the Agricultural Engineers Association ( AEA ). By utilising Datatag ID technology , CESAR is designed to increase machine security and deter tractor theft .
Dave Roberts , Managing Director at Kubota UK , commented : “ Farm equipment is a popular target for thieves . As a manufacturer , it ’ s our responsibility to do all we can to make our products as appealing as possible to our customers and less attractive to criminals .
“ As part of our ongoing investment in the agricultural industry , I am delighted to announce that from 1st September , all of our M Series tractors will be CESAR marked . Datatag ID is proven in protecting and reducing machinery theft as well as being an essential technology for recovering stolen equipment .
“ Another key benefit of fitting this technology on our M Series is the fact that our customers will now have the opportunity to benefit from reduced insurance premiums from NFU Mutual , and other leading insurers , who offer significant discounts for CESAR registered equipment .”
This news comes hot on the heels of the annual NFU Mutual Crime Report , which identified the cost of rural crime at £ 40m p . a . and notes that regrettably rural crime is once again on the increase .
Chris Harrison , Sales Director at Datatag ID Ltd , said : “ We have been working in partnership with Kubota UK for a number of years helping to protect its market leading range of mini-excavators . It ’ s fantastic that the business has now decided to expand its support of CESAR for its M Series tractors .”
The Datatag ID system works by giving each piece of equipment a multi-layered ‘ fingerprint ’ that thieves cannot remove . Each Kubota M Series tractor will be fitted with four tamper evident registration plates with a unique registration number , RFID tags , Datatdots and forensic DNA .
CESAR operate a 24x7 call centre which the police and other enforcement agencies can use to establish the identity and ownership of CESAR registered equipment . CESAR protects over 250,000 pieces of equipment and the recovery rate for stolen CESAR registered machines is more than double that for unregistered equipment .
Karen Tipping , Kubota UK ’ s marketing manager , concluded : “ As a business , we are always looking at new initiatives that will benefit our customers , particularly when it comes to machine security . Rural crime is clearly a serious issue and Kubota is extremely proactive in supporting the police and making the farming community aware of the risks they face from opportunist and professional thieves .
“ A recent initiative that demonstrates our approach is the partnership we have formed with Thames Valley Police . With the support of Kubota , the police force was the first in the UK to introduce a RTV utility vehicle into its fleet to tackle rural crime . This police liveried Kubota machine has been used extensively in rural crime
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New generation of ARION 600 and 500 tractors
The ARION 600 and 500 range from CLAAS are versatile , all-round tractors with a high level of comfort and convenience which are equally suited to field and grassland work , transport and front-loader activities around the yard .
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LAAS has now introduced a new generation of these proven series with enhanced equipment options , a wider range of engines and many new features . These include the new CIS + system , the new CEBIS terminal , updated HEXASHIFT and CMATIC transmission functions and the PROACTIV front axle suspension , newly developed by CLAAS . Three equipment options available for the first time Thanks to the CIS , new CIS + and the new CEBIS Touch , three different equipment options are now available for models in the AXION 800 and ARION 600 and 500 ranges for the very first time .
All versions are available with a HEXASHIFT powershift transmission ; alternatively , the CIS + and CEBIS versions can be supplied with the continuously variable CMATIC transmission .
The CIS version has been kept deliberately simple with mechanical spool valves and the CIS display , while CIS + comes with electronic spool valves and the CIS colour ‘ A ’ pillar display as situations and is regularly on display at agricultural shows to heighten awareness of rural crime and the recommended precautions which should be taken . Kubota and Datatag will be working together , in the coming months , to further promote crime awareness and prevention .”
standard . Both versions have the proven multifunction armrest with DRIVESTICK to operate the transmission .
The CEBIS version goes even further , featuring the fully redesigned CEBIS terminal with 12-inch touch screen display and intuitive DIRECT ACCESS , in addition to the CMOTION multifunction control lever , which can be operated using just three fingers . Electronic parking brake , more hydraulic power and bigger tyres The new ARION 600 / 500 series are available for the first time with the electronic Parklock parking brake on the REVERSHIFT shuttle lever . If the driver leaves the seat without engaging the Parklock , the parking brake on the tractor and any attached implements / trailers is automatically activated .
In addition to the 110 l / min load sensing system , there is now the option of a new high output 150 l / min system . For the ARION 630 models and above , 42-inch rims and a maximum tyre diameter of 1.95 m are also now available , allowing a greater contact area .
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