We’ve been there. Hands covered in grease and mind wandering to the other hundreds of tasks waiting for you after you finish your equipment maintenance. Maybe maintenance was put off a little too long, and it turned into a repair. Now, you’ve spent an hour on the road driving back and forth to town, looking…
Your tractor, combine and sprayer all rely on batteries to keep them functional and efficient. Don’t be caught with a drained or dead battery next spring – properly store and monitor your batteries throughout the winter to hit the ground running when fields thaw.
As the seasons change and winter approaches, it’s time to store your harvest equipment for the cold months ahead. Set yourself up for next year’s success by servicing your combine and header and scheduling your post-harvest inspection.
Work smarter this harvest season and maximize your time in the field with these upgrades, enhancements and improvements.
While it’s tempting to put away the planter once the seeds are in the ground, we know you’re already planning for next year’s crop. Before putting planters and seeders in storage, make sure your tools are operating at peak performance for next year’s season by scheduling a post-planting inspection now. Here are five tips to…
When it comes to making the most of your growing season, the biggest returns on your investment can be found in the smallest of details. Follow these tips to ensure your sprayers and equipment are ready to hit the ground running when your application windows open.
At the end of a long harvest season, your equipment — and batteries — have been put to the test. Now that winter is on its way, it pays to properly store your batteries so you can avoid potential failures and start the planting season at peak efficiency come spring.
Everyone knows harvest season is important. Less discussed, however, is the importance of harvest season safety. Championing safety this season can boost your productivity and lower your risk of potential personal injury, helping you through harvest on-schedule.
In Part 1 of this hay equipment maintenance series, we covered addressing fuel and fluid concerns, and reviewing, repairing and replacing parts. Next, we’ll cover three more tips for making the most of your hay equipment that you can perform over the summer.
High-efficiency hay starts with well-regulated equipment. And while most producers take steps to make sure their balers and compact tractors are effectively winterized, not all operators perform the summer maintenance necessary to achieve a full season of reliable use.