From planting to harvest, machinery endures relentless exposure to harsh conditions, meaning protection is vital.
Understanding the Unique Challenges of Agricultural Environments
What Are the Key Environmental Stressors?
Agricultural environments present a gauntlet of challenges. Premature wear is a constant threat, driven by dust, dirt, and fluctuating weather. Water displacement and corrosion, stemming from rain, irrigation, and humidity, can compromise electrical systems and components. Heavy loads and vibrations, inherent in the operation of tractors and harvesters, stress bearings and moving parts.
How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Lubrication Needs?
Seasonal changes can significantly impact lubrication needs. For example, extreme temperatures require lubricants with different viscosity and properties to maintain performance. Colder temperatures may require lower viscosity oils to ensure proper flow, while higher temperatures necessitate higher viscosity oils to prevent breakdown. Also, seasonal changes can bring different types of contaminants (e.g., mud in the spring, dry dust in the summer) that impact lubricant choice and maintenance frequency.
Why Invest in High-Quality Lubricants and Cleaners?
In agriculture, downtime equates to lost productivity and financial strain. Reliable lubricants and cleaners are essential for extending equipment lifespan, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring consistent performance during critical seasons. The sector simply cannot afford to compromise on maintenance quality, meaning top solutions are the best way for your business to operate smoothly.
How can preventative maintenance contribute to long-term profitability?
Preventative maintenance can extend equipment lifespan, reduce unexpected breakdowns, minimise downtime, optimise performance, and lower overall operating costs, all of which contribute to long-term profitability.
Brake & Clutch Cleaner
TB6005
TYGRIS Brake and Clutch Cleaner effectively removes oil, grease, dirt and dust from brakes and clutches, helping to eliminate brake squeal and clutch slip caused by glazing and contamination. This product can also be used on many other surfaces as a powerful cleaning agent, but not on plastic or rubber components.
Benefits:
- Clear, fast evaporating liquid
- Powerful cleaning and degreasing brake and clutch cleaner
- Removes oil, grease and dirt
Calcium Sulphonate Grease
TG9804
TYGRIS Calcium Sulphonate Grease is a superior quality, extremely stable complex grease with exceptional load carrying capacity, designed to provide extended re-lubrication intervals in a wide range of applications, including those in extreme working conditions. TG9804 is suitable for use in all types of anti-friction, plain bearings and sliding surfaces.
Benefits:
- Extends lubrication intervals, ensuring maximum cost savings in grease consumption
- Very high water resistance and corrosion protection
- Excellent EP performance provides protection against premature wear
Industrial Cleaner - Fast Drying
R207
TYGRIS Industrial Cleaner is a fast drying industrial cleaner which is used to break down grease, dirt, oil and other workshop contaminants quickly and easily without the need for subsequent rinsing, saving time and maintaining a clean environment.
Benefits:
- Breaks down contaminants quickly
- Solvent evaporates quickly, leaving a clean surface
- Non-chlorinated
Lithium EP2 Grease
TG84
TYGRIS Lithium EP2 Grease is a premium quality multi-purpose grease. In agriculture, TG84 excels at lubricating tractor wheel and harvester header bearings, drive shaft U-joints and steering and hydraulic linkages, offering superior extreme pressure, anti-wear, and corrosion protection as a highly versatile grease.
Benefits:
- High extreme pressure and anti-wear performance
- Excellent corrosion protection
- Highly Versatile multi-purpose lithium grease
Battery Terminal Protector
R204
TYGRIS Battery Terminal Protector is an easily applied fine film spray that protects battery terminals by sealing them from air and moisture, prolonging battery life, and increasing efficiency. Corrosive deposits are prevented from building up and the coating contains a pH indicator to detect the incidence of leaks.
Benefits:
- Protects battery terminals from deterioration
- Increases starting efficiency
- pH indicator dye detects battery acid leakage and turns from orange to red
Multi-Purpose Maintenance Spray
V101
TYGRIS MAINTAIN101 is a versatile, all-in-one maintenance spray designed to protect, lubricate, and clean metal components. In agriculture, MAINTAIN101 excels at freeing seized linkages and bolts on farm machinery, protecting electrical connections from moisture and corrosion, and cleaning dirt, grease, and grime from equipment surfaces.
Benefits:
- Protects metal components from corrosion
- Comes with a 360° valve for all-over use
- Cleans through dirt and grime
ONOS Heavy Duty Grease
ON10
Onos HD is a high-performance lubricant designed for applications requiring high biodegradability. Formulated using eco-friendly, high-load additives & Ideal for environments where lubricant loss could contaminate soil or water.
Benefits
Highly biodegradable
High load and good mechanical stability
Resistant to hydrocarbons
Highly adhesive
Excellent corrosion resistance
ONOS Hydraulic Oil VG32
ON13
ISO VG32 Hydraulic Fluid, formulated with cutting-edge, patented technology. Engineered to deliver world-class performance while being environmentally responsible.
Benefits
Machines that previously required a change every 6 months now run for 3 years without affecting performance.
Bio-degradable, non-toxic, and high in renewable carbon.
Meets ISO 15380 HEES specifications and excels in the Vickers Vane Pump Test.
High oxidative and hydrolytic stability.
Compatible with various OEM seal technologies.
ONOS Hydraulic Oil VG46
ON14
ISO VG46 Hydraulic Fluid, a thicker and higher viscosity oil, is formulated with cutting-edge, patented technology. Engineered to deliver world-class performance while being environmentally responsible.
Benefits
Machines that previously required a change every 6 months now run for 3 years without affecting performance.
Bio-degradable, non-toxic, and high in renewable carbon.
Meets ISO 15380 HEES specifications and excels in the Vickers Vane Pump Test.
High oxidative and hydrolytic stability.
Compatible with various OEM seal technologies.
ONOS Maintenance Spray
ONV101
Highly versatile, silicone-free maintenance spray with advanced corrosion inhibitors. This fully synthetic, premium-performance formula cleans, lubricates, and protects with ease. Biodegradable and powerfully effective, it’s the ultimate multi-functional solution-in-a-can!
Benefits
Bio-degradable formula
Protects against corrosion
Ideal damp start solution
Silicone free soliution
What Are the Best Practices for Equipment Preservation?
Proper maintenance and lubrication play a pivotal role in extending the lifespan of agricultural equipment. Regular cleaning, timely repairs, and the use of high-quality products can significantly reduce wear and tear.
Maintenance and Lubrication For The Agricultural Sector
Posted by Emily Garrioch | BSPOQ on 3rd Mar 2025
