5 Must-Haves in Your Parts Box

Between spring fieldwork, planting, spraying, tillage and harvest, ordering parts isn’t top of mind for most farmers during the growing season.  

Keeping the right parts on hand means you can handle routine maintenance and minor wear without losing time waiting on a delivery or traveling to pick up. The parts that tend to need attention most are the ones doing the most work — and they’re often the same from machine to machine.  

Here are five parts worth keeping in stock this growing season: 

• Filters
  Dusty field conditions during planting and harvest fill filters up fast. A clogged air or fuel filter shows up as reduced power, higher fuel consumption or hard starts. Check your service intervals before the season and keep spares on hand.  

• Belts 
  Belts don’t always give much warning before they go, and a snap mid-field means unplanned downtime. Check for glazing, fraying or visible cracking during any routine walk-arounds. If there’s visible wear, replace it before it becomes an issue. 

• Hoses 
  Hoses are under constant pressure, and small cracks or fitting leaks can develop before a full failure. A slow hydraulic leak will cost you performance and can cause bigger damage if ignored. Do a visual check regularly and know which hoses are the highest priority on your machine. 

• Bearings 
  Bearings are easy to overlook, but unusual noise, vibration or rough operation are often early signs of wear. Dirt and moisture are the main culprits, so staying on top of lubrication goes a long way. Addressing a bearing issue on your own schedule is easier than a mid-field fix. 

• Wear Parts 
  Every machine has its own list of components that take regular wear: brake parts, hydraulic seals, cooling system components, electrical connections and more. Pull your machine’s maintenance schedule, take stock of what’s coming up, and plan accordingly. 

The CLAAS On Your Farm Parts program makes it easy to stay stocked. Order the parts you need ahead of time, keep them on-site throughout the season, and return anything unused at the end (in the box and in original condition). If something does come up mid-season, CLAAS FARMPOINT™ is here for fast parts pickup and service that comes to you.  

 Make sure you’re ready for this season. 

Get your parts box set up before the season gets away from you. Learn more about the On Your Farm Parts program.

To get started, contact your area CLAAS FARMPOINT dealer. If you need to find your nearest dealer, head to the contact page.