NCJ Number
84437
Date Published
Unknown
Length
281 pages
Annotation
The manual is designed to help law enforcement personnel in the identification of stolen and recovered agricultural and industrial tractors over 20-engine horsepower, in the identification of agricultural and industrial tractor thefts, and in the correct and efficient entry of stolen tractors into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Vehicle File.
Abstract
The manual assists in the unique identification of tractors distributed by seven major tractor manufacturers in the United States through the use of identification numbers affixed by the manufacturer. These numbers may include, in addition to the unit or tractor serial number, the model number, engine number, transmission number, axle number, rear housing number, and cab number. Each section of the manual includes the procedures for identifying a particular stolen or recovered tractor, the manufacturer's capability for tracing the original purchaser of a tractor, and in cases where the identification numbers are not known, the correct procedure for obtaining identification numbers. Each section also contains the name of a manufacturer's representative who may be contacted to aid in the investigation. At the bottom of the first page of each section there is a sample NCIC format to clarify the proper method of entry for each individual product. Photographs are included.