by Richard Cosgrove | Wed 14 Jan 2026
Dualways adopts industry CESAR security scheme across ATV and UTV range
Dualways is leading the charge against ATV and UTV theft by adopting the industry’s CESAR Scheme across all new Segway and TGB machines. The partnership was launched today from the NFU (National Farmers Union) stand at the opening of LAMMA at the NEC in Birmingham.
Owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership with Datatag ID, CESAR is the UK’s official construction equipment security and registration scheme.
According to government figures, the NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report 2025 states that in 2024 the theft of quad bikes and ATVs reported to NFU Mutual cost £2.7 million. An estimated 900 to 1,200 quad bikes and ATVs are stolen in England and Wales each year. They are highly desirable to steal and, because of the lack of security features, particularly vulnerable.
The report notes that fitting immobilisers and applying forensic markings is inexpensive and readily available, yet despite significant technological advances across the ATV market, even basic security features remain absent on many machines.
Against this backdrop, the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act gained Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. While the Act will not come into effect until the necessary secondary legislation is in place, Dualways is acting now to help customers protect their working and leisure vehicles.
With immediate effect, Segway’s AT5, AT6, AT10, UT6 and U10 models, alongside TGB’s Blade 520, 600 and 1000, Landmaster 600, Target 600 and Landmax Pro, will be fitted with CESAR security marking delivered by Datatag.
CESAR provides multiple layers of visible and covert security, acting as a powerful deterrent to theft and an invaluable aid to Police in identifying stolen machines. Recognised by all major insurers, CESAR can also bring practical benefits, including the potential for insurance premium reductions of up to 20 per cent and lower excesses.
Commenting on the initiative, Henry Maplethorpe of Dualways said: “We know legislation is coming and we welcome it. With theft on the rise, it is important for our customers to have peace of mind when investing in high-value equipment. That’s why we’ve chosen to act now and install the industry standard CESAR system across our range of road-legal and off-road agricultural and utility machines.”
Datatag Managing Director Kevin Howells added: “We are extremely pleased that Dualways has joined the growing number of major brands committed to securing their customers’ business-critical assets with CESAR. Our layered forensic security approach is proven, and we work closely with Police and industry to protect equipment and the people who rely on it.”
Viki Bell, CEO of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), said: “CESAR was created by the industry to tackle equipment theft in a practical, effective way, and its success is built on manufacturers and suppliers choosing to make security standard rather than optional. Dualways’ decision to fit CESAR across its ATV and UTV range is exactly the kind of leadership the sector needs. It gives customers real protection, supports the work of Police, and shows that this part of the market is taking theft seriously.”
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