Cheap oil and infrequent changes? Not worth the risk

‘Cheaper’ means ‘Sufficient’?

In the oil market, customers can choose from products of different grades. Although the cheapest ones meet the necessary standards of manufacturers, but at a minimum level, while premium oils do so with excess. For example, those in the FUCHS AGRIFARM range have been adapted to higher requirements.

Price is also very often an indicator of what ingredients are used. The higher the quality of these components, the higher purchase cost you can expect.

But there is always a trade off, because by paying more, you get an oil that is ideal for use in demanding farming conditions. Such a product provides better protection against wear and tear, as well as increased smoothness of drive systems and minimized risk of breakdowns. You gain full protection for your machine in all conditions, even under heavy loads, both at low and high temperatures in the summer heat.

Better quality oil saves money in the long term

A lubricant should guarantee high performance of moving working parts and reduce wear of components such as bearings and gears.

That’s why it’s worth reformulating a bit your thinking about apparent savings in the form of buying a cheap equivalent. At FUCHS, we recommend a longer-term approach. High-quality oil means more savings and fewer problems long-term.

This is for a simple reason. Better lubrication quality indirectly means a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for an agricultural machine. This is because the components are better protected against corrosion and wear. So they don’t have to be replaced too often, which reduces periodic service expenses. This also reduces downtime, which, if it occurs during the peak season, can bring considerable losses to the farmer.

Infrequent oil changes a way for more money in your pocket?

High inflation makes you invest less, spend less on unnecessary items, make major purchases less often. But some people, for fear of high costs, delay oil changes for as long as possible. They hope to still get a month (or more) of use out of an old and consumable substance.

This approach, while understandable, is wrong. Because infrequent changes lead to a greater risk of breakdowns and shorten the life of agricultural equipment.

To avoid downtime and extend the life of machinery, it is worth investing in the best solutions on the market. High-end oils, although more expensive to purchase, provide effective protection against wear and tear. In addition, such products help keep the drivetrain in good shape in various operating environments, and even when replacements are less frequent.

This is what you can gain with Agrifarm. Also in difficult times

FUCHS lubricants AGRIFARM range will provide you with a number of benefits that prove to be very valuable in the long run.

AGRIFARM products:

• guarantee protection against wear and rust formation (thus reducing the likelihood of failure),
• reduce the occurrence of deposits,
• ensure faster starting and lower combustion,
• make it possible to achieve longer change intervals with optimal performance retention,
• are characterized by a very high viscosity index,
• show significant resistance to oxidation,
• are compatible with seals, the risk of leaks is minimized.

All this translates into optimum operating conditions for the machine throughout the season. And consequently – to savings, and that too in challenging times for the industry.