As you prepare for harvest season, there are a lot of items to check off before you're ready to open that first field. One of the main checks you should complete is looking over your combine to ensure it is in top shape, or if your current machine is the best fit for your farm. But is a machine upgrade something you should look into? Do you have the time and/or the expertise to go through every little component on your combine?
"It’s the little things that will get ya. That’s what everyone tends to forget, it could be the tiniest belt, but the smallest belt – if it overheats, your engine could go out and you could cause more problems there,” says Craig Miller, Lead Technician for Combines and Planters at Titan Machinery - Aberdeen.
“We’ve had elephant ears get launched through a combine. And that’s a big chunk of metal. You think a rock is bad, you feel that at your feet, that’s a bad day right there. That’s one where you point out to the customer, ‘this could’ve been a $20 bolt, now [it's] a $20,000 fix.”
Even if you have the time and resources to inspect your combine, there are still a lot of challenges during harvest - long hours in your combine and tough wear and tear on your machine. Have you been worried that your current combine is not ready for this season? Or have you considered starting to research and purchase your next combine? Whether you're exploring a new combine or preparing your current one, Titan Machinery is here every step of the way. We have experienced technicians and sales teams to help you with your next steps before the season starts.
Want To Prep Your Current Combine?
Preparing your current combine for harvest season before it begins can optimize performance and give you peace of mind when running in the field. A pre-harvest inspection by an experienced technician should be part of your preparations for several reasons, including:
- Verifying that all parts of your combine are ready to take on the season
- Optimizing your machine's monitors and technology for your specific fields
- Familiarizing yourself with the daily inspection and grease points on your machine
Taking your combine in for
Titan Machinery's Uptime Maintenance ensures that your combine is in the best condition possible for the season. Our certified service professionals will inspect your entire combine and header and provide critical maintenance information to keep you running all season long, reducing downtime and helping prevent ill-timed, costly repairs.
Trust the experts to look for the issues or potential issues on your machine. Having our service teams go through a pre-harvest checklist during our
140 point Uptime inspection will cover every component of your equipment. Plus, with our
Uptime commitment, customers who utilize our inspection receive priority in-season support and a 1-year parts warranty to genuine CNH part installed, along with many other benefits.
Our Uptime inspection, completed by our service technicians, includes, but is not limited to:
- Inspecting belts, chains, bolts, and knives
- Examining the threshing and separating systems
- Checking electrical systems
- Confirming that the adjustment motors & actuators work
- Updating software & clearing old harvest information
- Other fine-tuning adjustments & commonly missed maintenance
Several of our top service technicians have created
Combine Service Videos on some of the latest combines and headers, allowing you to access top industry knowledge when you need it most. Though the videos can provide you with information when you need it, our service technicians have seen many combines come through their shops and have a lot of hours in and around these machines. Bringing in your combine for a pre-harvest Uptime maintenance provides you with the best chance of staying in the field during all of harvest.
Trust the service experts like Craig when they say, "It’s best to come in for an Uptime that way you don’t have downtime later.”
Need To Replace Your Current Combine Potentially?
Researching and purchasing a used combine could be the perfect way to start your harvest pre-season preparations, especially if you're worried about the current condition of your combine. Buying a used combine can increase your productivity for many seasons. If you purchase through one of the many
Titan Machinery locations, you can be assured that you are getting a combine that our experienced technicians have gone over from top to bottom. You're getting a machine ready to work for you that fits your crops and operation.
Whether you're looking to upgrade your lineup or for a particular make and model, you can purchase the right combine harvester without breaking the bank at Titan Machinery. Check out our
promotions page to view the latest offers available on used harvesting equipment, including low-payment lease options and low-rate financing. Plus Titan Machinery backs our pre-owned equipment with an industry-exclusive
Titan Advantage Warranty. A
1yr/500 hour coverage which is standard on qualifying units.
Not sure where to start in your research? Browse our
large selection of used combines for sale online or contact your local Titan Machinery agricultural dealership for more information! We know many factors influence the purchase of a used combine. We've compiled
a checklist to help you find the right pre-owned combine for your operation.
Buying a used combine is an excellent way to get ahead of harvest season, but using your current combine for another season after going through a Uptime inspection can also ensure you are ready for a successful harvest. Tackle your harvest season with reliable equipment that fits your needs and budget.
Ready to Put the Power of Titan Machinery to Work for You?
All farmers have had to face those tough, time-consuming breakdowns during harvest, but you can prepare not to have downtime this season. In your preparations, make sure to:
- Address potential issues before they become major problems with a Uptime Maintenance Inspection
- Find a reliable combine for your lineup with our expert sales team
Titan Machinery is here for whatever your next step is. Contact your local Titan Machinery dealership by selecting your nearest location through our dealer locator below to set up your combine's pre-harvest maintenance or to learn more about which pre-owned combine is right for you.
From all of us at Titan Machinery, have a safe, smooth, and successful harvest!
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