51AVÊÓÆµ

Top tips on protecting quad bikes as thefts jump

Farmers have been urged to protect their quad bikes after a more than 60 per cent increase in thefts n a year

Chris Brayford
clock • 3 min read
Stuart Torrance, claims manager at HHIB said: “This is being driven by a shortage in availability of new machines, and because demand is out stripping the rate of supply, sadly ATV theft is again on the increase"
Image:

Stuart Torrance, claims manager at HHIB said: “This is being driven by a shortage in availability of new machines, and because demand is out stripping the rate of supply, sadly ATV theft is again on the increase"

Farmers have been urged to increase security of their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) after a surge in thefts in the past 12 months. H&H Insurance Brokers (HHIB) has issued a rallying call for owners to...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµSafety

Death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' according to FAI

Death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' according to FAI

While sorting cows into groups, the Aberdeenshire farmer was crushed and died in hospital two days later

Mia Willemsen
clock 08 June 2026 • 2 min read
Partner Insight Podcast: The Platinum Ten Minutes - why the moments after a farm accident matter most

Partner Insight Podcast: The Platinum Ten Minutes - why the moments after a farm accident matter most

Prof Stuart Maitland-Knibb explains why the first few minutes after a serious on-farm incident can decide survival, and how RABI's FarmersAid app aims to help people act sooner

RABI
clock 08 June 2026 • 1 min read
51AVÊÓÆµsafety: Tips and tricks for avoiding the dangers of working with cattle

51AVÊÓÆµsafety: Tips and tricks for avoiding the dangers of working with cattle

Farmers cannot afford to take months off work, but many have no choice following an incident with livestock. These can be prevented and Luke Stark, HSQE consultant and owner of EOS HSQE Consultancy shares how

Mia Willemsen
clock 06 June 2026 • 6 min read