The Farmers Mart Aug-Sep 2019 - Issue 64 | Page 18

18 FARM NEWS
AUG/SEP 2019 • farmers-mart.co.uk
ARE YOU USING THE RIGHT OIL IN
YOUR VEHICLES AND MACHINERY?
THE lubrication demands and expecta-
tions for agricultural machinery is now
greater than it has ever been. Heavy Duty
Engine Oils, Universal Oils and Transmission
Fluids provide reliability to the modern
farmer whatever the age and size of their
vehicles and equipment. Designed to
maximise performance and fuel economy
in tough operating conditions and minimise
component wear and tear, using the right
quality oil and finding the right type of
lubricant for the many types of equipment
and machinery is absolutely vital.
Lubricants are required for a variety of
work horse applications from engines of
course to hydraulic and brake fluids. Modern
sophisticated equipment often requires high
power at low speeds and also compliance
to the latest emission standards. In order to
meet this requirement, it’s important to have
efficient, reliable lubricants.
Bulk storage tanks are just one of the additional services from the Witham Group
Not having enough oil or using the wrong
oil causes up to 10% of all machinery and
vehicle break downs. This means down
time in the field and unnecessary mainte-
nance costs. When choosing the right oil, it’s
vital to choose a supplier that conforms to
the latest standards.
A trusted oil manufacturer has approv-
als from the OEM. This helps ensure that
warranty conditions are not jeopard-
ised, and servicing costs are kept to a
minimum.
Have you got the right quality and type of
oil for the right application?
Looking for endorsements such as
membership of the UKLA (United Kingdom
Lubricant Association), and signatories to
the ATIEL European Letter of Conformance
plus membership of the VLS (Verification
of Lubrication Specification) provide a
credible and trusted independent means to
verify lubricant companies. By being a part
of these initiatives brings transparency to
the lubricant market place and protect and
educate the end user.
Trading since 1921, Witham Group who
specialise in agricultural lubricants and
greases, offer a full range of approved oils
and greases direct from their online shop.
They also have an online Lubricant Finder
which gives the latest recommendations to
ensure you are using the right specifications
and approved lubes for all aspects of your
vehicles and machinery.
If you prefer face to face advice, they
also offer a free assessment to have a look
at all your vehicle and machinery fleet and
make sure you have the right type of oil for
all the different aspects of the working parts
and varying ages and models of equipment.
From greases and engine oils, to hydraulic
oil, brake fluids and anti-freeze, all your
agricultural machinery is then recorded
and recommendations made. This lubricant
survey is then given to you in the form of a
professional folder with easy to understand
technical descriptions. Bulk storage tanks
are also offered to help with safe and tidy
storing of oils.
For everything under one roof, and
quality first class service, you can also by
antifreeze & coolants, hand cleaning and
workshop products along with barn and
fencing paints.
www.withamgroup.co.uk/online-shop