How often do you clean your tractor?

[cckjone]

I keep to a strict maintenance schedule but as far a washing down my tractor, I did that at 50 hours and again at 100 hours. I’ll probably never bother to wax the thing. Up here in New England it’s not uncommon to see tractors built in the 40’s and 50’s still working the fields. Some of those old tractors may look like they haven’t run in a couple of decades but they are still earning their keep.

My opinion is a tractor should look like it has a purpose.

 

[Boomerang1]

I do not understand why anyone would want to clean the grease off of and around the cylinder cross pins. I pump in the grease until clean grease comes out each side of the cylinder and leave it there. This keeps dirt and water from getting in between the pin and the through hole in the cylinder. If you spray high pressure water at the pins, it will get in there and cause more harm than good. Leave the grease on and around the zerks also.

 

[have_blue]

Boomerang1,

If the grease would cooperate and stay within the joint or right around the zerks, I would agree. Problem, it migrates quite a ways out from the joints. It catches dust and eventually makes the entire joint area look like a big greasy dirt ball. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I do re-grease every time I wash, purging out any water that may get into the pin bores. Not that water would hurt it anyway, because good grease and very slow rotation make it unlikely.

 

[botalvr]

My wife made big fun of me for waxing the deck. The way I look at it, anything that cost more than some cars I have owned gets exceptional maintenance.
And try the mcguires three step kit (cleaner, polish, and carnuba wax) simply cannot be beat.
I do likes a shiny tractor (at least until it's paid for)
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[NewToy]

I waxed my tractor when I got it and have washed twice since. I use compressed air after every mow job to knock all the dust off and clean out the radiator. I'm careful with the hose not to direct the stream into moisture sensitive areas.


John

 

[gsxr1100]

Mine gets no water (Dri-wash only) to clean, then tires get foamed, buffed all over at 1700 RPM'S, then clayed, the "final wipe"...

Every spring and fall. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

That is a clean tractor.

 

[Muleskinner]

As I use my Kubotas for work they get washed and serviced every weekend. Once a month I wax the hoods, hood side covers and fenders with a spray on detail wax made by Honda Motorcycle Company for motorcycles. It's truly an amazing product.

People say I'm **** about my equipment, but I like to take care of my investments. When I pull up on a job site on Monday morning most people think my tractor is brand new! Take pride in your equipment and it will not let you down.

 

[Muleskinner]

And I thought I was ****! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[steveky]

I don't wash mine as often as I did when it was new. Usually if I have a big project going I don't wash it until its finished. Then I take the time to clean it up good, does look better when its shinning.

 

[Barnboy]

I have never washed mine. The dealer said it was hard on bearings and other moving parts. I do blow it off with the air and wipe it down. It still looks new i cant stand to see it dirty. I'm sure sooner or later I will have to wash it. Glad to hear others wash their tractors with no problems.