Today, buying a tractor is a big job for a farmer, whose source of income depends on the farm for which he is planning to buy the tractor. There is no doubt, inspection is very essential while purchasing the best tractor for your farm, and it’s becomes more crucial if you are going to buy a used tractor.
So here are some simple tips to properly guide you for thoroughly inspection of a pre-owned Tractor.
1 - Take a Look on Exteriors
Believe it or not, but looks of the tractor matters a lot. Always remember that dents, cracked, peeling paint or bulging tires are signs that a tractor was not kept well. It also depends on the model of a tractor that how much of the price will be deserved.
So, before move forward for any final decision, don’t forget to check the depth of tire and try to compare it to the real depth measurement provided by the manufacturer of the tractor.
2 - Look For The Cab
To ensure about the condition of the tractor, open the cab door and take a thorough look inside the cab. If you find dirt and mud inside the cab that means tractor is not getting proper maintenance on a regular basis. Don’t forget to check that how many hours of operation has already performed by the tractor. Always keep in mind that some of the tractors have up to 4,000-5,000 operating hours but they are working fine and still in a very good condition, because of proper care and maintenance.
So here are some simple tips to properly guide you for thoroughly inspection of a pre-owned Tractor.
1 - Take a Look on Exteriors
Believe it or not, but looks of the tractor matters a lot. Always remember that dents, cracked, peeling paint or bulging tires are signs that a tractor was not kept well. It also depends on the model of a tractor that how much of the price will be deserved.
So, before move forward for any final decision, don’t forget to check the depth of tire and try to compare it to the real depth measurement provided by the manufacturer of the tractor.
To ensure about the condition of the tractor, open the cab door and take a thorough look inside the cab. If you find dirt and mud inside the cab that means tractor is not getting proper maintenance on a regular basis. Don’t forget to check that how many hours of operation has already performed by the tractor. Always keep in mind that some of the tractors have up to 4,000-5,000 operating hours but they are working fine and still in a very good condition, because of proper care and maintenance.
3 - Articulation Point
Don’t forget to carry out both operational and visual inspection of the articulation point. There is no doubt that it is the major moving of the tractor so it should be greased on a regular interval. Also inspect for metal shards which are the core indication of wear & tear in a tractor.
4 - Always Check for Engine
Similar to any other equipment, start the tractor & lift the hood up, keep it on run and look for any indications of leakage coming from the engine, hydraulics or the hoses. When you switched off the machine, remove the air filter. Always perform a cross check if the Air filters replaced every 100-200 hours, 300-400 hours for in cab filters.
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5 - Inspect Hydraulic Power
While inspecting for hydraulics, always check for any kind of leaks and broken seals, there might be the possible signs that damage to the outlets or hydraulic tank. Always consider what kinds of attachments you must be running while going to inspect the hydraulic outlets and auxiliary/return lines ensure the tractor has the appropriate number of outlets & lines for what you need to run now and a year from now.
5 - Inspect Hydraulic Power
While inspecting for hydraulics, always check for any kind of leaks and broken seals, there might be the possible signs that damage to the outlets or hydraulic tank. Always consider what kinds of attachments you must be running while going to inspect the hydraulic outlets and auxiliary/return lines ensure the tractor has the appropriate number of outlets & lines for what you need to run now and a year from now.
6 - Power Take-Off Shaft
Any agriculture land that has a mechanical drive -grain carts, augers, manure spreaders etc. - always requires a proper functioning shaft. Firstly, make sure that the PTO has proper pattern of the attachments that you will require to run. It is better to buy a tractor that has more of what you need. The final result will be the more improved fuel economy in the field.
Always keep in mind that maintenance to the PTO are cost very high as the tractor's rear end, & the rear axle as well, required to be removed for the proper access.
7 - Check The Previous Records
While looking to buy a used tractor, it is always recommended to ask seller for maintenance logs, work orders, inspection lists and other supporting documents for the machine. These documents establish valuable insight into how often and what kind of repairs were performed earlier on the tractor.
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