A tractor is a valuable investment. Whether you use it occasionally or on a daily basis, you need it to be in good condition and ready to work. This means keeping it well maintained.
Most farmers give their tractors an inspection and tune-up at the end of the harvesting season, ensuring the machines are good to go for the next year. But this isn’t the only time you should check a tractor. With heavy machinery, safety is the number-one priority. Maintenance is essential for optimising not only the performance, but also the safety of the tractor. That’s why we recommend carrying out inspections on a regular basis, and maintenance as soon as you spot an issue. This way, you’re able to prevent small problems from growing into giant expenses, or worse yet, tragic accidents.
You can carry out a general inspection of a tractor at any time. If it’s used almost every day of the week, you’ll want to inspect it regularly, perhaps once a fortnight or even once a week. If the tractor only comes out on rare occasions, it’s a good idea to inspect it before every use, just to make sure nothing has become damaged or degraded since it was parked in the shed.
Not sure what to do? Read on to discover how to check a tractor for damage and functional issues and keep it running smoothly for longer. Bear in mind, these are general guidelines. For instructions for a specific machine, check the tractor’s manual.