Importance of Pre-Harvest Agriculture Eqiupment Inspections

Every year the harvest season sneaks up on us and it’s time to prepare the combine, the grain cart, the semi fleet, and the tractors. It takes a lot of moving parts to keep the crops coming out of the field. Castongia Tractor is here to support you during your busy seasons and your slow times, which is why we encourage you to schedule your pre-harvest equipment inspections in advance or immediately after harvest. In this post, we’ll walk you through the importance of completing pre-harvest inspections on your machines. 

Combine Inspections

When you think of harvest season, the first thing you’ll likely think of is a combine harvester. Without a modern combine and platform, harvesting crops in the Midwest would look a lot different. Our service technicians complete a rigorous inspection checklist in the shop or on the farm to make sure your combine is ready to work for long hours at a time. They’ll make sure it’s safe to operate between fields, check common wear areas, and run any necessary diagnostics. 

Tractor Inspections

Annual tractor inspections are also essential, and if you have a machine that operates within your harvest fleet, scheduling your yearly inspection before harvest begins can be a wise choice. It will be crucial to check fluids, engine condition, tires, and connectors before you get to the field with the grain cart. 

Grain Carts

Speaking of grain carts, you might want to check the auger on your cart before you unload your first haul. Check the hitch, moving parts, and the storage bay before you load valuable crops from the combine into the cart.

Grain Haulers

Although we don’t service semi-trucks and trailers, we want to remind you that your grain trucks should be inspected and maintained before harvest as well. This will prevent breakdowns and accidents that can be easily avoided. 

Having your equipment professionally inspected before you head out to the first corn or soybean field can increase your uptime in the long run. Request service online or give one of our Ag & Turf locations a call! We proudly serve Northwest Indiana.