How to Prevent Damage to Your Farm Equipment

Damage prevention for farm equipment goes way beyond basic safety practices or safe driving tips. To ensure your equipment isn’t destroyed after just a few years of use, you’ll need to pay close attention to your model’s maintenance. For tips on how to correctly maintain your model to reduce the likelihood of damage and equipment failure, check out our article below.

Clean Regularly

Farming equipment is often exposed to rather dirty conditions and, as a result, is known to build up an impressive layer of rust very quickly. Dirt and debris are also known to gum up important moving parts in farming machinery, leading to equipment failures and expensive repairs. Thankfully, there’s a simple way to protect against these issues—clean your farming equipment regularly! Every 3 to 6 months give your machinery a thorough cleaning both inside and out, and try to give it a good rinse after every few uses. Just don’t forget to let your equipment dry completely out in the sun before returning it to your barn or shed. 

Lube Moving Parts

Farming equipment tends to have quite a few moving parts and it’s important to take the time to lube them regularly. This will increase the service life of your machine as well as these unique parts, and ensure your equipment runs more smoothly. While parts will vary depending on the type of equipment you’re using, common components to lubricate include attachments, joints, bearings, and hitches.

Stay on Top of Preventative Maintenance 

Farming equipment often needs to be maintained based on the model’s operating hours. As a result, correctly scheduling preventive maintenance can be a little tricky. However, you must stay on top of the task as much as possible. Even small maintenance services, such as an oil change or fluid flush, can have serious effects on the service life of your farming equipment. 

Having trouble finding an expert mechanic with experience caring for farm equipment? Then be sure to stop by Enlow Tractor Auction! Our location here in Tulsa, OK employs a full staff of experienced farming equipment technicians who are always ready to tackle your machinery’s toughest maintenance tasks. If you’re located nearby in Oklahoma City, OK, or Wichita, KS, feel free to call and make an appointment with our amazing service center at 918-224-7676.