Your tractor is the powerhouse of your agricultural operation, helping you with various tasks on your farm. But are you truly getting the most out of your machine? There are ways that you can increase the productivity of your tractor and maximize its output; you just have to know what they are.

Study Your Owner’s Manual

The best place to look when you’re trying to get the best performance out of your tractor possible is the owner’s manual that came with the equipment. The manufacturer of your tractor will have listed out the appropriate operating steps to take, as well as recommending products to use when maintaining your tractor for best results. Fully understanding how your tractor works means that you’ll get more use out of it.

Keep It Clean & Stored Safely

Making sure that your tractor is cleaned regularly will help prevent rust and corrosion from forming, while also making any maintenance issues more obvious. A clean tractor is less liable to act up on you. You’ll also want to store your tractor safely when it’s not in use to protect it from weather damage and theft.

Know Your Tractor’s Limits

Finally, it’s important to know what the limits of your tractor are so that you don’t exceed them. You never want to push your machine past what it’s designed to do, as this can result in serious maintenance issues or even injury to yourself or anyone around you. Stay within the bounds of how your tractor is meant to operate and it will perform better.

Come see us at our location in Lockport, NY, today to view our selection of new and used tractors for sale. We can also help you out with financing options. Upstate Equipment serves the cities of Buffalo and Amherst, NY.