Tractor Key

[Drzr]

Basically (to my limited knowledge) John Deere has one key for many of its tractors. Does anyone rekey their switch?

 

[Txpiney]

I'm sure you could get a universal ignition switch at a parts store and make it work.

 

[M-5]

Basically (to my limited knowledge) John Deere has one key for many of its tractors. Does anyone rekey their switch?

No ....

 

[dun]

Why would you want to?

 

[TexasBred]

Basically (to my limited knowledge) John Deere has one key for many of its tractors. Does anyone rekey their switch?

I just bought a new switch off Ebay. Very cheap and comes with key. Easy to install.

 

[littletom]

I took the question as bad guy could have pocket full keys and come steal my tractor. If that is the question no i pay for insurance.

 

[wbvs58]

My key never leaves the ignition switch.

Ken

 

[Drzr]

Why would you want to?

I would think (with my limited knowledge) it would eliminate "ANYONE" with a John Deere key from having access to my tractor.

 

[dun]

Why would you want to?

I would think (with my limited knowledge) it would eliminate "ANYONE" with a John Deere key from having access to my tractor.

So would a simple switch to kill the electrical

 

[Drzr]

Why would you want to?

I would think (with my limited knowledge) it would eliminate "ANYONE" with a John Deere key from having access to my tractor.

So would a simple switch to kill the electrical

No. But maybe it would eliminate walk up, put key in, drive off

 

[M-5]

It happens around here from time to time but the tractor is usually found in short order and usually stuck because the thieves think its invincible. Its not like someone can steal it and blend in on the street and top speed is less than 25mph so a high speed chase is not gonna happen. There are far more things to worry about

 

[Caustic Burno]

Why would you want to?

I would think (with my limited knowledge) it would eliminate "ANYONE" with a John Deere key from having access to my tractor.

Law enforcement isn't going to look for it anyway as they all look the same.
That is why you pay insurance as someone stated keys are in mine 24/7.

 

[dun]

Why would you want to?

I would think (with my limited knowledge) it would eliminate "ANYONE" with a John Deere key from having access to my tractor.

Law enforcement isn't going to look for it anyway as they all look the same.
That is why you pay insurance as someone stated keys are in mine 24/7.

If someone really wants to steal it they aren;t all that hard to hotwire, easier then a car or truck

 

[M-5]

I would think (with my limited knowledge) it would eliminate "ANYONE" with a John Deere key from having access to my tractor.

Law enforcement isn't going to look for it anyway as they all look the same.
That is why you pay insurance as someone stated keys are in mine 24/7.

If someone really wants to steal it they aren;t all that hard to hotwire, easier then a car or truck

HOtwire is not even required on tractors with a pull stop, Just use a wrench to on starter solenoid

 

[Caustic Burno]

Very true M5 my 77 Massey the key only cranks it and supplies power to the gauges. You can turn it off put the key in your pocket and work the old tractor all day.

 

[kenny thomas]

I carry both a JD and a Cat key and have for years. Have had to either move or use dozers all over the south when I was on a wildfire or when I was stuck.