Farm Equipment Service Mistakes to Avoid

There are a lot of benefits to servicing your farm equipment. Not only does it help the equipment to last longer and work better, but it can also save you money in the long run. However, there are a few key maintenance mistakes to avoid. If you want to know more about how to keep your farm equipment properly serviced, check out this guide from Ziegler AG.

Neglecting Your Maintenance Schedule

Servicing your farm equipment every once in a while is certainly better than never servicing it at all. However, there is a reason why most experts recommend that you create a schedule and stick to it. Things like oil changes, filter replacements, and safety inspections need to be performed on a regular basis to be effective. If you let your service schedule slip, it will eventually come back to haunt you. Create a maintenance schedule based on your equipment’s needs and stick to it. 

Using Low-Quality Lubricants

Check your owner’s manual to see which lubricants are compatible with your farm equipment. Using incompatible or lower-quality lubricants may save you a few dimes here and there, but in the long term, it can lead to serious performance and maintenance issues. Since these issues can be costly to fix, you ultimately end up paying more than you would if you had simply purchased the correct oil or grease. 

Lack of Training or Tools. 

While servicing your farm equipment at home is a great way to save money, you should always keep your limitations in mind. If you do not have the tools or training to perform a repair, it is best left to the experts. Trying to circumvent this can lead to serious productivity and safety issues, so don’t be afraid to get help when necessary. 

Delaying Repairs

There may be times when you are tempted to put off a repair and just use the equipment as it is. However, this can lead to more damage or even an accident in the long run. If your farm equipment is not ready to be used, it’s better to delay your work instead of doing something reckless. 

For more information or to shop our selection of farm equipment, visit Ziegler AG online or in person. We have several dealerships throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. We also offer financing, trade-ins, servicing, and parts ordering. We are proud to serve communities like Madison, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Des Moines, Iowa, and we hope to see you soon.