Posted by Frank Farmall on February 19, 2011 at 15:45:53 from (209.172.21.93):
WARNING: Thieves & robbers are active in SW Michigan. I had approximately 9500#s of loose parts & equipment stolen from 3 of my farm buildings on 2/10/11. Brief summary of most recognizable parts stolen are:
1. 16 150 pount IH rear whell weights 2. 8 rear cast wheels from SM, SH & 300 3. 2 cast rearend/trans housings w/gears H&300 4. 2 rear axel housings with axel 5. 2 SMTA lower bolsters 6. 6 Framall H?M drawbar Drings new bolts 7. 2 Loaders freeman for IH ACWD45 8. 1 Scraper blade assembly for pivoting 9. 3 loader buckets 42" for manure loaders 10. Approx 30 other types of parts & assemblies.
Total weight of stolen items is approx. 9945#s with a replacement cost of approx. $9175.
My farm policy is baulking at making any restitution payments.
It may be wise to check your insurance coverage & guard your spare parts.
I visited all 12 salvage yards within 60 miles & learned they are paying up to $350 per 2000# ton in this area.
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