Tips for Trading in Your Tractor
If you’re looking to upgrade your old tractor to a new one, trading in your existing machine may be the best option for you. This will save you money and make selling your old tractor easy. However, if you want to get the best trade-in deal possible, you’ll need to take a few steps beforehand to increase the value of your machine. We’ve created this brief guide to help you prep your tractor for trade-in. Read on to learn more, and when you’re ready to check out some tractors for sale, get in touch with us at our dealership.
Clean It Up
The better your tractor looks, the better deal you’ll get for your trade-in. Nobody wants a machine that looks like it wasn’t properly taken care of. A simple cleaning can go a long way. You want your tractor to look as close to brand new as possible. In order to achieve this, you’ll want to do the following:
- Use a high-pressure hose to wash the exterior, focusing mainly on the lower parts where mud or dust gather. It'll provide the power you need to clear away stubborn grime, which means less scrubbing you'll need to do.
- Next, rinse down your equipment. Begin rinsing at the top and work downwards.
- Fix any chips or scratches in the paint.
- Replace any broken components, worn hand grips, or seating.
- Sanitize your tractor’s high-touch areas, especially the controls.
Ensure Proper Functioning
This might seem obvious, but you do need to make sure that your tractor works smoothly. We’d recommend performing some preventative maintenance in the garage and ensure that all components are as functional as possible. Maybe you don’t want to spend too much on this, but keep in mind that this can considerably impact your tractor’s trade-in value.
Top Up the Fluids
When we talk of preventive maintenance, remember that the fluids in your tractor help to ensure its proper functioning and they can go bad with time, more so if your machine has been in storage for a few months. Make sure that all the fluid reservoirs are full of clean fluids, including the oil and gas tanks. Your oil needs to be clear and runny, instead of being sludgy. Replace the coolant also so that the engine doesn’t overheat.
Gather Your Records
Before you go to trade-in, make sure to gather all your documents. This includes your service records and anything else a prospective buyer would want to see before buying. If there’s proof that your machine was well-maintained, the value will increase. Keep the service history report updated by filling in service and maintenance details.
We hope this guide was helpful and you feel prepared to trade in your tractor. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our staff at Central Arkansas Mahindra. We are here to help you with all your farm equipment needs.
Whether you want to learn more about trading in your tractor or you’re looking to buy a brand-new machine, you’ll find everything you’re looking for at our location in Little Rock, AR. We welcome all those in Sherwood, Conway, and Hot Springs, so contact s today!