Preventative Maintenance For Farm Equipment

Farm equipment takes on a lot of wear and tear and, as a result, will break down very quickly if you don’t stay on top of its general maintenance and care. For tips on how to prevent a repair and ensure your farm equipment performs at its best, check out our article below. 

Follow a Maintenance Schedule

Farming equipment can take on a lot of wear and tear. If not cared for correctly this wear will not only reduce the efficiency of your machine but result in an inevitable breakdown that will likely shorten the lifespan of your equipment. To avoid this, be sure to keep a strict maintenance schedule. Make sure to mark the last time a specific maintenance task was performed and how long you’ll need to wait before having it completed again. 

Do a Daily Inspection 

The best way to prevent a breakdown is to catch small issues before they become serious repairs. Thankfully, it only takes 5 minutes or so to give your farming equipment a quick inspection before heading out into the fields for the day. When performing your inspection be sure to check the sharpness of any blades, the quality of the machine's tires or tracks, and whether any moving parts need to be tightened or lubricated. 

For more helpful tips on how to care for and maintain your farm equipment, visit us here at New South Tractor. Our expert staff will be happy to offer professional tips and advice, and you’re welcome to take advantage of our amazing on-site parts and service departments. If you’re located nearby in Asheville, NC, we encourage you to stop by our location here in Newton, NC to handle all of your important maintenance needs!