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29 Oct 2026
CESAR Scheme, Security for Construction Equipment
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Plant and agricultural machinery theft continues to be a serious issue for the construction and agricultural industry and its insurers. To combat the threat from opportunistic and organised criminals alike the construction and agricultural industries united behind one official equipment security and registration scheme - CESAR.
The technology behind the CESAR Scheme supplied by Datatag ID Ltd;
Unique Tamper Evident Identification Label - These tamper-proof plates carry a unique plant identification number ensuring that your equipment can be easily identified and concealed within a machine. The ID plate also has a unique Datatag transponder to confirm a machines true identity and the ID plates contain the CEA and Datatag worldwide registered name & trademarks and legal action will be taken against any illegal copying or unauthorized production of these ID plates.
Combining state of the art Datatag ID technologies, both overt and covert, with registration on a secure database accessible through an accredited and dedicated 24/7 UK based secure contact centre, the scheme aims to deter theft and aide recovery. The system is now fitted as standard on machines from the majority of manufacturers including JCB, Manitou, Volvo, Komatsu, Thwaites to name just a few.
The triangular CESAR identification plate has become the industry standard identification mark with support from local authorities, leading contractors, the construction and farming community, the police, insurers and hire and finance companies. The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) owns the scheme with the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), the Association of Manufacturers, suppliers of Power generating Systems (AMPS) and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) fully supporting the scheme along with other stakeholders.
The technology behind the CESAR Scheme supplied by Datatag ID Ltd;
Unique Tamper Evident Identification Label - These tamper-proof plates carry a unique plant identification number ensuring that your equipment can be easily identified and concealed within a machine. The ID plate also has a unique Datatag transponder to confirm a machines true identity and the ID plates contain the CEA and Datatag worldwide registered name & trademarks and legal action will be taken against any illegal copying or unauthorized production of these ID plates.
Ultra High Frequency RFID Transponder - This flexible transponder which can be placed on or off metal contains a unique code, permanently programmed into its integrated circuit, which cannot be altered or deleted. Featuring a ‘long’ read range it is the ultimate ultra high frequency RFID transponder in the fight against theft.
Low Frequency RFID Transponder - This transponder is about the size of a grain of rice and is easily installed. It contains a unique code number which is permanently programmed into its integrated circuit which cannot be altered or deleted.
Microscopic Datadots® in a UV Adhesive - A superior microdot identification system developed for ease of use. The Datadots can be applied to any surface, thus making it virtually impossible for the criminals to locate and remove them all.
Unique Forensic DNA - A unique Forensic "DNA" solution and the latest advanced ID technology to be introduced by Datatag. Each piece of plant or machinery will be protected with an invisible unique "DNA" code and criminals will have to be confident they have removed every molecule.