What To Inspect Before Buying Used Tractors For Sale - Agriculture Tractor Guidelines

By Author: Kumar Ram
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What are the things that we need to look for when buying a used tractor? It is not a question that came to my mind out of the blue; it was something that my friend asked me earlier today when we went out for our regular tea-break. When buying used tractors for sale
, you might want to consider the horsepower and other specifications including the implements as well as the tractor’s width, depending on the tasks that you are buying it for.

Now that we have got an understanding of what I am talking about, let us make a guideline of the factors that one needs to keep in mind when buying used agriculture tractors for sale:

1. Overall appearance including body and tires
Go for a well-maintained tractor. Peeling paint, weathered body, dents, cracked or bulging tires point towards the possibility that the tractor was stored outside and not used in an appropriate manner. Replacing tractor tires of an agriculture tractor could cost you a lot and hence one must focus on the condition of the tires. To do this, you can use a tire gauge and measure the tread depth ...
... of the used tractors for sale. Compare your measurement to the tread depth measurement on the website of the tractor manufacturing company and get an idea of the tires’ leftover lifespan.

2. Inspect the engine thoroughly
Start the tractor up while its hood is lifted. Check for signs of leakage from the engine, hoses or even hydraulics. Ensure that hydraulics, coolants or fuel lines are not cracked or worn and that the tractor’s emission standards comply with your jurisdiction. Moreover, listen for any unusual sound coming out of the engine cylinder of the agricultural tractors for sale.
Air filters should usually be removed every 100-200 hours. You can check with the operator's manual of the tractor manufacturing company for a further recommendation in this regard.

3. Check the PTO Shaft
Check that the Power-Take Off shaft of the used tractors for sale is in a functional condition. Also, ensure that the PTO has all the required specifications to make it compatible with the implements that you need to operate. It is also advised that you verify the fuel-consumption levels of the tractor. When buying already used agriculture tractors for sale, there are chances that they will not be as fuel-efficient as a brand new agriculture tractor. For this, you can go for a more trusted brand that guarantees fuel-efficiency throughout the tractor’s lifecycle. There are tractor manufacturing companies such as SOLIS and many others that will definitely give a better fuel-consumption graph when compared to others.

4. Hydraulic power
When inspecting the hydraulics of used tractors for sale, there are possible signs of damage to outlets or hydraulic tank. It is wise to consider the type of implements you will be using while inspecting hydraulic outlets and auxiliary or return lines. Make sure that the tractor has a proper number of outlets and lines for your current needs as well as for the tasks of the entire year.

5. Ask for Maintenance log and supporting documentation
Ask the seller to provide you with maintenance logs, inspection lists, and work orders among other supporting documents of the agriculture tractor. You can ask for these documents at the auction site or the reseller. These documents are important because they provide you with valuable insights on how often the previous user got the tractor serviced and what other types of maintenance or repairs were performed.

With these important tips for buying used tractors, which will serve as general guidelines for buying tractors, you can now get the best bid and move ahead with great ventures on your tractor.