4 Critical Reasons to Conduct Spring Equipment Maintenance

Before using your equipment for the first time this spring, there are a few steps to take to prepare your machinery for the busy planting and spraying season. We walk you through these steps in our free Spring Equipment Maintenance Checklist.

Below we outline four reasons why taking these steps is important, exploring how a little upfront maintenance can save you time and money in the long run.

First, let’s discuss why farm equipment care and maintenance is particularly important this year.

Why Equipment Maintenance Is Particularly Important in 2025

Ensuring your farm equipment is in good working condition is always important, but it is particularly consequential this year, when the cost of replacing parts and machinery is expected to increase as a result of tariffs.

Most agriculture equipment that U.S. farmers use is manufactured in the United States, but, as the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association points out, many tech components are sourced from China.

In addition to the cost of equipment and parts increasing, the cost of crop protection will also increase as a result of the tariffs. (We covered which active ingredients will be most impacted here.) With these cost increases in mind, it’s essential to keep your operational costs low and have a cash buffer this year. Properly taking care of your farm equipment is one strategy that could help reduce unnecessary repair and replacement costs.

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Discover 4 steps you can take to mitigate risk in 2025.

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4 Critical Reasons to Conduct Spring Equipment Maintenance

1. Reduce Costs

Proper care and maintenance minimizes the need for repairs. However, if a minor repair is needed, it’s more economical to take care of it immediately than to use the machine until the issue becomes so big that the part or even the entire machine needs to be replaced.

You may be able to reduce the costs of ag equipment repair by 25% by improving your routine maintenance, according to a study cited by the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

If spring maintenance reveals that equipment ultimately does need to be replaced, it affords you the time to research your options and negotiate the best rate.

2. Minimize Downtime

By proactively preparing equipment, a farmer will be ready for the busy spring season. Charging batteries, filling the gas tank, and other spring maintenance tasks help enable a farmer to begin work at first thaw.

Routine ag equipment maintenance can reduce downtime by as much as 25%.

3. Protect the Equipment Quality

Routine tuneups and machinery inspections can prolong the quality of a machine. This can help you go longer between repairs and extend the life of your machine.

If you plan to sell your equipment, you’ll likely be able to capture a higher cost.


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