Maintenance Tips for Used Tractors

Tractors are incredibly durable machines and—even with a little wear and tear— are guaranteed to last for years on end. However, to ensure you get the most out of your used tractor, you’ll need to keep a close eye on its general maintenance and care. For tips on how to keep your used tractor in top condition, check out our article below.

Clean Your Tractor

With how quickly tractors end up covered in muck and grime, it may feel a bit pointless to try and keep your machinery pristine. However, regular cleanings do a lot more for used tractors than you may expect. Giving your tractor a good scrub every 6 months or so will ensure that dirt and debris don’t build up on moving parts—lowering the performance of your tractor— or lead to rust and corrosion on your model’s important metal components.

Follow a Maintenance Schedule 

Used tractors require quite a bit of upkeep and maintenance, and different components tend to follow different maintenance schedules. Some parts may need to be replaced based on operating hours or tractor mileage, while others will follow a more standard timetable, such as every 6 months or once a year. To ensure you don’t fall behind on your tractor’s important maintenance chores, be sure to keep a calendar of when your model’s parts and components require some care, as well as when they were last serviced. 

Having trouble keeping your used tractor in working order? Let the professionals here at AHW LLC lend a hand! We offer 18 different locations across the states of Illinois & Indiana to assist with all of your important farming equipment maintenance needs, and we’re always happy to serve those nearby in Chicago, IL, and its surrounding regions.