Tractor Service Department FAQ
Keeping your tractor well-maintained and in good working condition is essential to the health of your farming operation. While there are several maintenance jobs that any farmer can do to prevent their tractor breaking down, there’s sometimes a need for more elaborate service. And that’s when you need to figure out when and how to visit a service department. These tips from Eastman Equipment Company should help you out.
Determine Whether You Need Service
There are a number of tasks that a tractor owner can complete themselves on their farm without the assistance of a professional. Being able to maintain your tractor yourself saves you both time and money, so try to avoid going to a department if you know that you have the skills, tools and time to address the problem yourself.
Select a Reputable Service Department
Once you’ve determined that you need tractor service, you’ll want to make sure you visit a service department with the expertise to assist you. You don’t want to choose a department that isn’t skilled in the type of machine you have, nor one that has poor reviews. Look online to see where some good places for tractor repair are in your area, then check the reviews for those places to see how prior customers felt about the service they received.
Going to a dealership’s service center can sometimes be your best bet, and we have a service department here at Eastman Equipment Company that’s ready to serve you. However, you have a lot of choices and it’s important that you make the correct choice for your specific needs, so make sure you investigate all your options!
Book Your Appointment in Advance
While some service bays might be able to accommodate you on short notice in an emergency, it’s always best to try to schedule your tractor service appointment in advance. Service departments are going to be busy, especially at the peak of the season when people need their farm equipment repaired quickly in order to not lose work time, so they’ll appreciate you booking your timeslot so that they have enough time and crew to service your machine.
Tell The Servicers What You Need
If your tractor has a specific issue that you’d like to have addressed, let the service department know what that issue is! They can’t read your mind, and they may not have the time to comb over every inch of your tractor to find a problem. If you can point them in the right direction, you’ll save both the mechanics and yourself a lot of wasted time. When you’re seeking preventative maintenance, make a list of the things you’d like the department to address so you don’t have to come back in case you forget something.
Looking for tractors in Georgia? Drop by our dealership in Eastman, GA, today to check out our wide stock of new and used tractors and other farm equipment for sale. We can also assist you with financing and credit options on your farm equipment purchase. Eastman Equipment Company serves our Georgia customers in the cities of Warner Robins and Dublin.