Machinery breakdowns during Harvest Season can be costly. Getting crops out of the field in a timely fashion are critical to maximizing yield. Iowa State University’s Mark Hanna says …”a downtime at harvest might cost around $500 a day.” And ….much depends on the weather during the season — as well as the day when your equipment is down.

Nowhere else on the farm is the old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” more true than in the harvest motor and machinery pool. From combines and trucks to augers and grain fans, a successful and efficient harvest season is only as likely as the weakest link in the machinery shed.

Although most repairs can be accomplished within a few hours, any downtime during perfect harvest weather puts the crop and profits at risk. The financial risks of not having made plans and preparations for repairs can far outweigh the short-term gain of ignoring potential problems with equipment. The key to being ready for harvest is leaving little to chance before heading out to the field.

We have you covered at Springfield Electric. We’re excited to offer an expanded scope of agricultural motors plus the traditional electrical needs for load centers, disconnects and push buttons. Though we carry these products all year long, we’ve listened to our contractors and customers who support the agriculture industry and we are stocked up and ready to provide solutions for a GREAT harvest season!

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