A construction machine which is less vulnerable to theft compared with
conventional machines is provided. The system includes an antenna (6) for
detecting removal of an engine key (8) after the engine has stopped, an
angle detector (35) for detecting a posture of the upper structure, and
an anti-theft unit (31) for forcing the engine to stop and outputting an
alarm signal in cases the upper structure is not in a given posture when
parked.