Construction plant theft is a multi-million pound problem in the UK — and it’s getting worse. A JCB telehandler or dumper can be worth £50,000–£150,000, and once it’s gone, recovery without a tracker is near impossible. That’s why more and more construction companies are turning to us for professional plant tracker installations — complete with mobilisation (remote immobiliser) and keypad security.
Recent Job: Clarke Group Construction Ltd Fleet
We recently completed a multi-machine plant tracker installation for Clarke Group Construction Ltd, fitting trackers with mobilisation and keypad across their fleet of construction equipment including JCB telehandlers, a JCB Vibromax roller, and site dumpers. Each machine was fitted on-site at their active construction sites — minimal downtime, clean professional installation.
The mobilisation feature means that if a machine is moved without authorisation — or if a theft alert is triggered — the engine can be remotely immobilised, stopping it in its tracks. The keypad adds a second layer of security: operators must enter a code before the machine will start, deterring opportunistic theft even without a key.
What Equipment Can We Fit Trackers To?
We fit plant trackers to virtually any construction or agricultural equipment, including:
- Telehandlers — JCB, Manitou, Merlo, Teletruk
- Mini excavators & diggers — JCB, Kubota, Takeuchi, CAT, Doosan
- Site dumpers — Thwaites, Wacker Neuson, Terex, JCB
- Rollers & compactors — JCB Vibromax, Bomag, Hamm
- Skid steers & compact track loaders
- Forklifts & rough terrain machines
- Tractor units & agricultural machinery
What’s Included in a Plant Tracker Installation?
Every plant tracker install we carry out includes:
- GPS tracker unit — supplied and professionally fitted, hidden and hardwired
- Mobilisation (remote immobiliser) — cut the engine remotely if theft is confirmed, or if unauthorised movement is detected
- Keypad — operator-entry PIN prevents the machine starting without authorisation, even if keys are stolen
- Real-time GPS tracking — monitor location 24/7 via smartphone app
- Geofencing alerts — instant notification if equipment leaves a designated site boundary
- 24/7 monitoring centre — professional response team coordinates with police on confirmed thefts
Why Mobilisation and Keypad Together?
A tracker alone tells you where your machine is after it’s been stolen. Mobilisation + keypad stops the theft happening in the first place — or stops the machine reaching its destination if it does. Together, they create a layered security system:
- Keypad = prevents unauthorised start (physical deterrent)
- GPS tracking = real-time location (recovery tool)
- Mobilisation = remote immobilisation (stops the machine in its tracks)
For plant hire companies and main contractors with a fleet of machines on multiple sites, this is the gold standard of plant security.
Mobile Plant Tracker Fitting — We Come to Your Site
Just Autos is a fully mobile service. We come to your construction site, yard, or depot anywhere across Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and the surrounding areas to carry out the installation. No need to transport equipment to a workshop — we fit on-site while the rest of your crew keeps working.
We can also fit multiple machines in a single visit, keeping disruption to an absolute minimum.
Get a quote for your fleet:
📞 07903 378954
✉️ info@just-autos.uk
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Covering Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Retford, Newark, Grantham, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Chesterfield and surrounding areas.
