Agricultural Machinery in Continuous Use
Whether tractors, combine harvesters, field sprayers, or balers – modern agricultural machinery often operates during peak seasonal operations. They must function reliably, often for many hours in wind, weather, and heavy dirt. At the same time, they are often idle for weeks or months between uses. Lubrication is therefore a key issue for functional integrity, corrosion protection, and cost-effectiveness.
Typical Challenges in Agricultural Engineering
- Moisture from rain, manure, or washing processes
- Dust generation during tillage or harvesting
- High forces at pivot and bearing points
- Long lubrication distances for larger machine combinations
Examples of Lubrication Points in Agricultural Engineering
- PTO bearings and coupling elements
- Pivot points on front loaders or linkages
- Pivoting mechanisms on harvesting attachments
- Steering, axles, and attachments
- Assemblies on towed equipment (e.g., tillage, seeding equipment)
How does central lubrication specifically help?
- Consistent lubrication while the machine is running, regardless of environmental influences
- Avoids dry running during start-up after extended downtimes
- Reduced maintenance effort, especially for machines with multiple lubrication points
- Reduced lubricant consumption through precise dosing
Special features for contractors and large farms
For farms with extensive machinery, efficient maintenance management is crucial. Centralized lubrication systems help to better plan maintenance intervals, reduce service costs, and relieve personnel. They also increase the service life of joints, bearings, and shafts – a real added value in the cost-sensitive agricultural sector.
Lubrication of agricultural machinery
Anyone who values availability, durability, and cost-effectiveness in agriculture cannot avoid automated lubrication systems. The investment in centralized lubrication pays for itself through saved maintenance time, reduced wear, and fewer unforeseen breakdowns – especially in seasons when every hour counts.