Post-harvest is best time to reduce regular maintenance and repair costs, says parts manager [Video]

After a hectic harvest season, it’s tempting to park machines in the shed, close the door and forget about them until next spring.

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That’s not a good idea because equipment maintenance now can help cut costs, says one equipment manager. Dealerships looking to keep their mechanics busy in the off season typically offer discounted inspection rates for machines through the slower late fall and winter period.

“A lot of dealers will have inspection programs going,” says New Holland’s parts product marketing manager Aaron Booth. “There’s 15 per cent off (NH) OEM filters until the end of this year.”

Many farms have fully equipped shops and employees capable of doing mechanical work, but …