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There are many uses for the quad bike and one of them is farm work. If you have a farm whether large or small, a quad may be a convenient way to travel around your farm. A quad may also be used for towing on the farm and again it may be extremely useful to use your quad especially when space is tight. Whatever your needs for using your quad on your farm you do need to ensure that you are covered with farm quad insurance and that you have the right policy for your needs.
When choosing your insurance you may want to pay careful attention to the terms and conditions of the policy. It is here where you are able to find out what you policy covers and what it does not. Finding this out before making a claim ensures there are no nasty surprises in store for you.
Fire and theft
Subject to the type of cover you have, your quad bike is typically covered against fire and theft whilst on your property. If your quad was to be damaged by fire or even destroyed and is written off by the insurance company, the insurance typically pays out to cover the loss. If it is stolen and not recovered, a claim may also be made on the policy.
When you look for insurance to cover your quad on your farm while you may be typically using your quad off road in fields you also have to take into account that there may be times when you have to take your quad on the road. For instance, this may be to get to fields or pastures. Any amount of time you are on the road needs to be covered with on road insurance. Typically, an insurance policy for off road covers you for driving within so many miles from home.
If more than one member of the family uses the quad on your farm, they may be covered under your insurance policy so there is no need for them to take independent insurance. A typical insurance policy for a quad bike covers up to so many individuals, however you do need to check with the provider as this benefit may not be available with all policies.
Liability insurance
While you may be driving your quad on private property, it may pay to ensure that your farm quad insurance has liability insurance in included in it. Liability insurance typically pays out to cover some of the legal costs if you damage another property or cause injury to a third party.