Maintaining Your Farm Equipment
Farm equipment is built to endure rough conditions and difficult jobs, but even the best machines can become worn down. Proper maintenance is the key to keeping your farm equipment working better and lasting longer. If you’d like a place to start when it comes to farm equipment maintenance, check out this guide from Maxx Outdoor & Equipment.
Know Your Equipment
There are hundreds of different makes and models of farm equipment on the market, far too many for us to cover in-depth here. Luckily, there’s a resource that can give you much more exact and specific information about how to take care of your farm equipment. Reading your owner’s manual is the best and easiest way to get to know your farm equipment, along with how to take care of it.
The Tires
Both over and under-inflation are bad for your tires. Luckily, tire pressure gauges are relatively cheap and easy to find, so keeping your farm equipment’s tires within the manufacturer-recommended pressure range isn’t too difficult. You also need to keep an eye on the tires’ tread wear. Besides just telling you when the tires need to be replaced, excessive wearing or an uneven wearing pattern are often the first sign of some deeper problems.
The Engine
Modern engines like the ones found in your farm equipment require fluids like oil, coolant, and hydraulic fluid to continue functioning. Not only do these fluids need to be topped off from time to time, but you also need to check the condition of the fluids themselves. For example, oil that appears thick and sludgy, or is gritty with metal shavings cannot properly lubricate your engine. Don’t forget to check for leaks as well, along with swapping out your filters as necessary.
Frame and Attachments
Minor nicks and scratches on the surface of your farm equipment’s frame can be safely ignored. Instead, you should focus on any damage that threatens the equipment’s structural integrity. If you notice the latter, schedule a service appointment immediately. If your farm equipment uses attachments, be sure to regularly inspect them as well. Broken attachments aren’t just less efficient, using them can lead to equipment damage or even an accident.
The Cabin
It’s also important to check your farm equipment’s buttons, switches, and mirrors, since without these things you can’t safely operate your equipment. Don’t forget to clean and inspect your farm equipment’s cabin as well.
To get farm equipment maintenance or to view our selection of farm equipment for sale, visit Maxx Outdoor & Equipment. Our dealership in Weatherford, Texas offers convenient access to communities like Forth Worth and Dallas, Texas. We also offer farm equipment financing and parts. Visit us today!