Machinery Pete: It’s Worth Keeping Your Tractor Clean

The cabs of combines and tractors during the fall and spring are usually covered with dirt, grease, mysterious substances, and various remnants of fast food debris.

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(AgDay)

The cabs of combines and tractors during the fall and spring are usually covered with dirt, grease, mysterious substances, and various remnants of fast food debris.

It’s not always practical to sweep out your cab every time you get in and out of the cab, but it is important to keep it clean, especially at auction.

This week, Machinery Pete addresses how having a clean piece of machinery will benefit you if you put it up for auction.

Watch Machinery Pete Mondays on AgDay.

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