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A Guide To Getting Parts For Your Farm Equipment

Apr. 8 2021 Maintenance By Flieg's Equipment

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Farm equipment parts wear down over time and due to use. Eventually, they will need to be replaced. Navigating the world of farm equipment parts replacement can feel overwhelming, which is why we created the following guide to help make it easier for you.

If you have questions or need help finding farm equipment parts, the experts at Flieg's Equipment are here to help. Contact our service department or visit our dealership in Ste. Genevieve and Leadington, Missouri. We also serve those in Farmington and Park Hills, Missouri.

Identify When Farm Equipment Needs New Parts

Sometimes, it's easy to tell when new parts are needed. The farm equipment could be underperforming or malfunctioning and a broken or worn down part is clearly the culprit.

In many cases, however, it's not so simple. That's why it's important to regularly inspect your farm equipment. This will help you catch issues early on so that you can replace the parts before it causes a safety issue or severe damage.

Gather Up Tools And Farm Equipment Parts

There are many parts replacement or repair tasks that owners can handle on their own. This saves them the time and money that goes with a service department visit. 

The exact toolkit you create will depend on your specific models and maintenance skill set. Consider building a farm equipment parts toolkit that includes:

  • Oil, air, fuel, and hydraulic filters
  • Extra bulbs for the headlights, taillights, and work lights
  • Suction screen cover O-rings
  • Fuses
  • Extra fan belts
  • Lynch pins
  • Essential tools such as hammers and screwdrivers

Know The Factors That Affect The Availability Of Farm Equipment Parts

The right parts can be easy to find, nearly impossible to find, or somewhere in-between. A few key factors are at play here.

First, the popularity of your model's manufacturer. It will be harder to find parts for smaller brands, out-of-business brands, or less popular brands.

Second, the age of your farm equipment. Older models may be using parts that are phased out on newer models, which will reduce their availability and make them more challenging to locate.

Know When To Get Help From A Farm Equipment Dealership

There are some situations where it's best to have a farm equipment dealership locate and/or install the part on your behalf.

Visit a farm equipment dealership when:

  • You want help identifying whether a new part is needed.
  • You need help determining which part to get.
  • You lack the time to shop for a part.
  • You lack the experience to install a part.
  • You lack the time to install a part.

Need to get professional help finding farm equipment parts? Want to shop farm equipment for sale? Whatever you need, we can help. Give us a call, shoot us an email, or stop by our dealership in Ste. Genevieve and Leadington, Missouri. We are also proud to serve those in Farmington and Park Hills, Missouri.