Get Your Free 2026 Harvest Maintenance Checklist

In farming, downtime isn’t just frustrating, it is incredibly expensive. When the sun is shining and the moisture levels are right, every single hour your machinery spends stuck in the workshop is money dripping off the bottom line.

That is why getting ahead of the seasonal rush isn’t just a good idea; it’s a business necessity.

To help farming businesses and workshop managers catch those sneaky, hidden issues before they turn into major field failures, our technical team at the Witham Group has put together a Handy Harvest Maintenance Checklist.

Why Pre-Harvest Inspection Matters

When machinery sits in the shed or handles lighter tasks off-season, small issues can quietly develop. Seals dry out, fluids degrade, and rodents can make quick work of electrical wiring.

A thorough, systematic walkthrough of your fleet, from the headers to the grain trailers, ensures that you catch the minor fixes (like a worn bearing or a low fluid level) while you still have the luxury of time to order parts. Once the combines start rolling across the UK, parts delivery timelines slow down, and mobile mechanics are booked solid.

What’s Inside the Checklist?

We’ve designed this resource to be practical, straightforward, and easy to use right on the workshop floor. It breaks down the critical inspection zones you need to cover before the season kicks into overdrive:

• Fluid & Lubrication Levels: Ensuring your engines, hydraulics, and gearboxes are protected with the right agricultural lubricants to handle extreme harvest heat.

• Belts, Chains & Pulleys: Checking for wear, tension, and alignment to prevent sudden snaps under heavy loads.

• Filters & Cooling Systems: Harvest environments are notoriously dusty. Keeping cooling packages clean and filters fresh is your primary defense against engine overheating.

• Safety & Electrical Systems: Verifying that sensors, lights, and cutting-edge tech are communicating perfectly.

Download Your Copy Today

Don’t wait for the first clear day of harvest to find out your fleet isn’t ready. Give your team and your workshop manager the tool they need to hit the ground running this season.

Click the link below to download, print, and check off your way to a smoother, more reliable #Harvest2026.

👇 Download your free Harvest Maintenance Checklist here!

Have questions about the right lubricants, coolants, or greases to keep your specific machinery running at peak performance this summer? Get in touch with the Witham Group technical team today.