Maintaining Your Ag Equipment

Your agricultural equipment serves you well by helping to make your work more efficient and easier to do, which in turn helps to increase your farm’s productivity. However, your farm equipment can only help you if you don’t neglect it; just like any other type of machine, ag equipment requires regular maintenance to keep it in good condition. Here’s what to know.

Keep it Clean

First off, cleaning your ag equipment can really help you with maintenance by allowing you to easily see what needs to be repaired or replaced. Also, really dirty equipment can be less efficient to use, since mud, grime, and other debris can clog up moving parts and make it sluggish. So make sure that you’re regularly cleaning your ag equipment.

Change Oil

The oil in the engines of your ag equipment can get sludgy and thick with time, just like the oil in a car or truck. You should check the condition of your oil regularly and change it as needed. At the same time, you can change out air and oil filters to keep your engine running smoothly.

Lubricate Moving Parts

Once you’ve cleaned your ag equipment, you’ll need to apply some grease to those moving parts to ensure they can work smoothly without sticking or freezing up.

Check Tires

The tires on your equipment help it to get around your farm, so they need to be in good shape. Use a tire-pressure gauge to check the pressure levels of each tire and air them up as needed. Also, watch for signs of damage, including cracks in the sidewalls or embedded objects, and always replace worn tires promptly.

When you’re ready to check out a great selection of new and used ag equipment for sale, visit our dealership in Jonesborough, TN, to see what we’ve got in stock. We can also help you with financing assistance if you need it. West Hills Tractor proudly serves our Tennessee customers in Johnson City and Greeneville.