Is your farm machinery constantly breaking down?

Frequent malfunctions of tractors and harvesters might not be due to poor quality, but rather to contaminants in the hydraulic system. Dust, straw fragments, dirt, and other impurities in the agricultural environment can easily enter the hydraulic systems of agricultural machinery. Furthermore, the high vibrations caused by agricultural machinery during operation cause rapid wear between parts. Over time, not only can the machinery lose power but it can also suddenly stop, compromising operational safety. Furthermore, different crops require different agricultural machinery. Machinery for growing grapes, corn, and vegetables varies greatly in size and function, placing a greater strain on the hydraulic system. This makes cleaning the hydraulic system crucial.

1. These agricultural machines rely on hydraulic systems.

The agricultural machines we use daily are almost all inseparable from hydraulic systems. Without them, farm work would be impossible:

(1) Tractors:

Whether it is plowing the land, sowing seeds, pulling fertilizers, or transporting grain, they all rely on hydraulic systems. They contain hydraulic pumps, cylinders, fuel tanks, and extremely sensitive control valves. Once these parts become dirty, the tractor will become “disobedient.”

(2) Sprayer:

When spraying crops, you need it to evenly distribute the spray. Some sprayers can move on their own, relying on a “hydrostatic transmission.” If impurities get into this component, the spray will either be uneven or the machine will simply stop moving.

(3) Harvesters:

Combine harvesters for wheat and corn, as well as silage harvesters, all rely on hydraulic systems to drive the cutting and threshing parts. Furthermore, they also use hydrostatic transmissions, which can easily cause them to jam during harvesting if dirty.

(4) Crawler loader:

Loading fertilizer and grain depends entirely on this type of machine. Although it moves slowly, it requires a lot of strength. If dirt gets into its “hydraulic crawler motor,” it loses strength, and loading efficiency is directly reduced.

In addition, fertilizer spreaders, feed mixers, irrigation equipment, and even some forestry machinery all rely on hydraulic systems to work. As long as the hydraulic system is dirty, these machines are prone to problems.

2. Why is hydraulic filtration so important?

The hydraulic system in agricultural machinery is like the blood vessels of a person, and the hydraulic oil flowing through it is like the blood. If dust, debris, and water are mixed in this blood, the vessels will easily become clogged, and the machinery will naturally become ill.

Filtering a hydraulic system is like purifying its “blood”: it protects sensitive parts from wear and tear while keeping the hydraulic fluid clean, reducing machine failures. This not only increases the efficiency of agricultural machinery but also reduces downtime for maintenance and even the need for fewer hydraulic fluid changes, saving money and reducing soil pollution.

3. With good hydraulic filtration, agricultural machinery can “do three more things”

(1) Reduce machine maintenance:

Filtration can block impurities, making sensitive parts less likely to break and requiring less frequent repairs.

(2) Extend maintenance time:

In the past, maintenance might have been required once a month. With good filtration, maintenance can be done once every two months, saving a lot of effort.

(3) Improve work efficiency:

Agricultural machinery has less downtime, allowing sowing and harvesting to be completed on time during busy farming seasons, while also reducing fuel consumption and maintenance costs.