The spring season means different things throughout the United States, but in nearly every region it means preparing for planting time. From home gardeners to large-scale farmers, it’s time to get back outside for long hours. So, is your tractor ready to get to work? As winter transitions into spring, it’s the perfect time to tend to your equipment for the season ahead.
Consider Your Location
Every area will encounter a different onset of spring, so it’s helpful to consider your location before you dive into your seasonal preparations. You may need to start earlier or sooner than other regions, or you might have a unique set of tasks to focus on in order to get your machine ready. Keep that in mind as you continue reading.
Focus on Maintenance First
No matter where you are or what you do, focusing on tractor maintenance is the first step in preparing for the spring season. Now is the time to complete equipment inspections and make repairs and replace parts as needed. Check your components, moving parts, tires, engine, and electronics.
Tackling your maintenance projects now will make the start of your season less stressful and let you focus on other aspects of planning and prep. Instead of rushing to get your tractor up to speed while trying to manage and plan out tasks, you can have peace of mind knowing your machine is ready to go.
Clean the Interior
Even if you gave your tractor a good detail last fall, you’ll likely want to refresh the cab space before the long hours start back up again. Wipe down all the surfaces, sweep out the flooring, clean the cup holders, and re-familiarize with the space! Whether or not you had your tractor stored for the winter or had it still hard at work, it never hurts to reset the interior.
Plan How It Will Be Used
Speaking of planning, you should include the plans for your tractor as part of your preparation. Think about the main tasks your tractor will need to complete during the season so your preparations can highlight those areas. For example, if you know your tractor will be used for planting and ground work, you’ll know to prepare your monitor with the appropriate field data.
Knowing, or at least anticipating, how your equipment will be utilized can help you get a head start on technology updates, uploads, and adjustments along with the physical preparations your equipment will need.
Final Preparations
As the spring season gets closer, make sure your tractor starts easily, has been inspected thoroughly, and is ready to get to work. Your final preparations should include updating your maintenance log and checking the remaining time on any active warranties. The administrative tasks and paperwork involved with keeping a tractor in good shape shouldn’t be neglected!
Taking the time to prepare your tractor before the spring season is in full swing can increase your uptime and make it easier to get started with your seasonal tasks. So, if you need to stock up on parts or have a technician complete any tractor diagnostics, contact your local Mahindra® dealer for assistance. Now is the perfect time!
