HOWEVER , says Adrian Hill , Morris Lubricants ’ Technology Manager , selecting the wrong , and usually , an inferior quality oil may result in significant , long-term consequences to equipment performance and in the end , an overall increase in running cost .

The company , which manufacturers the specialist Agrimax range of agricultural lubricants for a wide range of tractors , vehicles and farming equipment , has just launched a new video series with tractor enthusiast and mechanic Guy Martin , which can be viewed at : https :// www . morrislubricants . co . uk / garage / guy-martin / how-oil-used-guy-martinagricultural-edition . The short videos demonstrate that no matter the agricultural vehicle , equipment type , brand or model , choosing the correct oil , lubricant and grease can have a positive impact on uptime and profitability .

Adrian outlines the company ’ s top tips for farmers as they prepare their vehicles for the new season .

Quality first

Modern tractor engines are now designed to Stage V emissions compliance for off-highway vehicles , to meet the latest emissions legislation . These modern engines will include after treatment devices , such as AdBlue systems , diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters , to limit harmful particulate matter and NOx emissions .

Oil choice is important . Selecting the correct ,

high-quality oil will more than pay for the slightly higher purchase price in the long run . For example , an incorrectly specified engine oil can block catalysts or filters , potentially leading to significant remedial costs in the region of £ 3,000 or more for the replacement part , plus the additional cost of the repair and downtime itself .

Service intervals

Investing in a new or modern tractor is a significant capital expense , and farmers and farming contractors need the assurance that the investment will perform reliably over many years . After the initial threeyear manufacturer ’ s service schedule , some owners may

choose to delay future servicing , but this can prove false economy .

Engine oil over time may start to degrade , causing damage to vital engine components , so it is always advisable to meet the manufacturer ’ s recommended service intervals .

Right oil for the right job

Some older machinery may have always operated reliably using a universal tractor oil , but modern diesel particulate filters can be sensitive to these universal oils . Instead , farmers should ensure they are using the correct oils for both the engine and the transmission ( back end ) systems .

Seek technical advice

Machinery downtime is not only costly but can damage reputation if stock or deliveries are affected . Seeking professional advice regarding the correct engine oil specification , or service intervals will always pay dividends .

Morris Lubricants has a dedicated team of experts on hand to provide the latest oil , lubricant and grease recommendations for a wide variety of agricultural vehicles and equipment . Whether it ’ s a tractor , combine harvester , mini digger , or an all-terrain vehicle ( ATV ), the Morris Lubricants Technical team has the appropriate solution to keep tractors and other equipment working in the field rather than stuck in the workshop .

About the Agrimax range

Agrimax is an innovative range of advanced multifunctional lubricants for the agricultural industry , manufactured at the Morris Lubricants facility in Shrewsbury .

Agrimax is designed to help reduce downtime , improve fuel efficiency and contribute to the reduction in engine emissions .

Further information can be found on the Morris Lubricants website at www . morrislubricants . co . uk / products or on the company ’ s social media channels .

Choose performance rather than price

Adrian concludes , “ Choosing the right engine oil for the right tractor is a key part of equipment maintenance . It should be seen as a cost-effective and proactive means of protecting engine performance and ensuring equipment longevity .

“ The fifth and probably the most important tip is to be guided by performance and not purchase price . This will ensure that farmers do not need to spend additional budget , at a time when costs are already at a premium , on unnecessary repair work .

“ This is one of the key areas we discuss with Guy Martin in our new video series , which concludes with why engine oil quality matters .”

To view the video , please visit : https :// bit . ly / 3Vyagro