{"id":23837,"date":"2026-02-05T17:49:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T20:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/manutencao-na-entressafra\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:28:36","slug":"off-season-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/en\/off-season-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-season: how to ensure the reliability of agricultural machinery with preventive maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The harvest is over. Your machines have worked intensely for months, facing long hours, adverse conditions, and extreme operational demands.<strong> Now\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0time to stop\u2026 or to prepare?<\/strong><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>off-season\u00a0represents\u00a0a strategic window of opportunity<\/strong>. While the equipment is idle,\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0the ideal time to ensure it<strong> will be 100% reliable when the next harvest begins<\/strong>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23845 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-EN-1.png\" alt=\"Off-season maintenance for agricultural machinery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-EN-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-EN-1-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-EN-1-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is the off-season?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The off-season is the period between the end of one harvest and the beginning of another, when planting and harvesting activities are interrupted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Globally, this interval varies significantly depending on the region, climate, and crop being cultivated:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Northern Hemisphere (USA, Canada, Europe): the typical off-season occurs between October and March, when the autumn harvest ends and before spring planting<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand, South Africa): the off-season\u00a0generally occurs\u00a0between April and August<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Main Season<\/strong>: the main growing season, when crops such as wheat, corn, soybeans, and canola are planted, depending on the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Second Crop<\/strong>: the second crop of the year, grown after the main crop when weather conditions permit. Common in regions with extended growing seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Off-Season<\/strong>: a period of pause in productive activities, traditionally used for soil rest, planning for the next crop, and strategically, for equipment maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>The off-season<strong> can last from 60 to 120 days<\/strong>, depending on the region and the crop calendar adopted. This period, although\u00a0representing\u00a0a pause in field operations, should be seen as a time of high activity for maintenance teams.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23847\" src=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-2.png\" alt=\"Off-season maintenance for agricultural machinery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-2-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Off-season challenges for agricultural equipment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many managers make the mistake of believing that idle machines do not wear out. The reality is quite different.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the off-season, agricultural equipment faces a series of silent challenges that can compromise its availability and performance in the next harvest<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Idleness and deterioration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even when not in operation, the internal components of equipment remain subject to degradation processes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0Fluids\u00a0at rest can accumulate contaminants, seals can dry out and lose effectiveness, and batteries can completely discharge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lack of oil circulation, for example, allows wear particles to accumulate in critical areas of the engine and transmission.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contamination by moisture and dust<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The temperature variation between day and night during the off-season creates a condensation effect inside reservoirs and crankcases. This moisture contaminates the lubricants, reducing their protective properties and accelerating corrosive processes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, machines stored without adequate protection are exposed to the accumulation of dust and impurities that can penetrate critical systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Corrosion and oxidation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The presence of moisture, combined with acidic residues in used lubricants, creates ideal conditions for internal corrosion of metal components.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bearing surfaces, gears, and hydraulic cylinders are especially vulnerable when exposed to degraded fluids for extended periods without movement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Costs of emergency shutdowns<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A combine harvester that stops mid-season can cost between\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USD 5,000 and USD 15,000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b9 per day in lost opportunity, not counting emergency repair costs, which are typically 3 to 5 times higher than planned maintenance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unavailability of critical parts can extend this period for weeks, resulting in losses that easily exceed\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USD 100,000<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in medium-sized operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Loss of planting window<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In agribusiness, timing is everything. Missing the ideal planting or harvesting window due to equipment failures can significantly reduce crop productivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to experts in the field, failures in adjustment and maintenance that affect the depth and spacing of seeds can irreversibly reduce the yield potential on the very first day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23848 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-2.png\" alt=\"Off-season maintenance for agricultural machinery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-2-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Off-season maintenance: why is it essential?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The off-season\u00a0represents\u00a0much more than a period of rest.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0a strategic window\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to ensure your agricultural assets are ready to perform at their highest level when operational demand returns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Window of opportunity without operational pressure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the harvest season, every hour counts. Downtime for\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maintenance\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">means lost production and threatened deadlines. In the off-season, you have the luxury of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s\u00a0possible to perform in-depth diagnostics, wait for replacement parts without anxiety, execute complex repairs, and\u00a0validate\u00a0the results of interventions without the pressure of unavailable equipment affecting operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Budgetary planning and predictable costs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you plan interventions during the off-season, you can\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">negotiate better prices<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with suppliers,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">buy parts in advance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, spread costs over several months, and avoid the typical price increases of emergencies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This planning transforms the maintenance of a surprise cost into a predictable and controllable investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guaranteed availability for the next harvest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Imagine\u00a0started planting\u00a0or harvesting with the certainty that each machine has been thoroughly inspected, tested, and approved. This level of operational confidence is only possible with a structured off-season maintenance program.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u00a0eliminate\u00a0the risk of discovering critical problems precisely when you need the equipment most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Significant increase in service life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Agricultural machinery\u00a0represents\u00a0a significant investment. <strong>Each\u00a0additional\u00a0year of service life gained through proper maintenance\u00a0represents\u00a0direct savings<\/strong> and a better return on investment.<\/p>\n<p>Well-maintained tractors and harvesters can\u00a0operate\u00a0efficiently for <strong>15 to 20 years<\/strong>, while neglected equipment often needs replacement <strong>after 8 to 10 years<\/strong>\u00b2.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23849 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-2.png\" alt=\"Off-season maintenance for agricultural machinery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-2-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Predictive maintenance in the off-season: the role of oil analysis<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oil analysis is the most powerful and cost-effective tool for assessing the internal health of agricultural equipment without disassembling it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Predictive maintenance costs, on average,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facilitiesnet.com\/maintenanceoperations\/article\/Can-Predictive-Maintenance-Enhance-Real-Property-Asset-Management--20478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">40%<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0less than corrective maintenance\u00b3.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the off-season, it becomes even more strategic, allowing for informed decisions about which equipment needs intervention and what the level of urgency is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why\u00a0analyse\u00a0oil in the off-season?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lubricating oil is like the lifeblood of a machine. It circulates through all the critical components, collecting valuable information about the condition of each one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single sample can reveal:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Accurate diagnosis of the condition of the components<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By quantifying the wear metals present in the oil, it is possible to\u00a0identify\u00a0exactly which components are wearing out and at what rate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Excess iron may\u00a0indicate\u00a0cylinder wear, copper may point to problems in bushings and bearings, and\u00a0aluminium\u00a0may reveal piston wear.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contamination identification<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The analysis detects the presence of water, fuel, glycol from the cooling system, and solid particles. Each contaminant points to a specific problem that can be corrected before causing greater damage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Forecast of failures before the next harvest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on historical trends and benchmark values, oil analysis allows us to predict when a\u00a0component\u00a0will reach its wear limit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This makes it possible to schedule replacements at the ideal time, avoiding both unexpected failures and premature replacements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planning interventions with sufficient time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The analysis results are ready quickly, allowing you time during the off-season to interpret the data, consult experts, estimate parts costs, and schedule repairs without rushing or incurring\u00a0additional\u00a0expenses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What oil analysis reveals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wear and tear of components such as, for example:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iron\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Fe):\u00a0cylinders, pistons, gears, shafts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copper\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Cu):\u00a0bushings, bearings, bushings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aluminium\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Al):\u00a0pistons, blocks, housings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chromium\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Cr):\u00a0piston rings, linings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lead\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Pb):\u00a0bushings, bearing alloys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The progressive increase in these metals\u00a0indicates\u00a0active wear. Sudden spikes may reveal early-stage failures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contamination:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water: condensation, radiator leak, external infiltration<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fuel: injector failure, worn piston rings<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glycol: leak in the cooling system<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dust\/Silicon: air filter failure, compromised seals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lubricant Degradation:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Viscosity: loss of protective capacity<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TBN (Total Base Number): depleted alkaline reserve<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oxidation: aging of the oil<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nitration: severe thermal degradation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 aria-level=\"4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Effectiveness of oil changes performed:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post-change analysis confirms whether the new oil meets specifications and whether the system cleaning was effective. Residues of old oil or persistent contaminants may\u00a0indicate\u00a0the need for system flushing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23850 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-2.png\" alt=\"Off-season maintenance for agricultural machinery \" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-2-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/mundoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-2-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turn the offseason into a competitive advantage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The off-season is not wasted time.\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0a strategic window to ensure your equipment performs at its highest level when you need it most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While some managers see this period merely as a pause in operations, visionary managers view it as an opportunity to create a sustainable competitive advantage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oil analysis\u00a0emerges\u00a0as a central tool in this strategy. For a fraction of the cost of emergency repairs, you gain complete visibility into the internal health of each piece of equipment,\u00a0identify\u00a0problems at an early stage, and plan interventions at the ideal time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s\u00a0not an\u00a0expense;\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0an investment with a proven ROI.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The data is clear:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Companies that implement structured off season preventive maintenance programs, anchored in systematic oil analysis, reduce unscheduled downtime by more than 50%, save 35% on total maintenance costs, and extend the lifespan of their assets by up to 25%.*<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The next harvest is already on the horizon. The question\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0whether\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0perform maintenance, but whether\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0do it reactively and expensively during the harvest, or proactively and economically during the off-season. The choice is yours. The tools are available. The time is now<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk to one of\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">experts<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Notice:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b9Estimated values \u200b\u200bbased on agricultural and industrial downtime cost studies, considering operational loss,\u00a0logistics,\u00a0labor, and impact on the production window. Costs vary according to the type of equipment, crop, region, and scale of operation.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b2The\u00a0useful life of agricultural equipment varies according to operating conditions, load regime, environment, maintenance practices, and manufacturer recommendations. The intervals presented reflect scenarios\u00a0observed\u00a0in the field and technical literature on asset management.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00b3Percentage based on international benchmarks for industrial and agricultural maintenance, which\u00a0indicate\u00a0cost reductions between 25% and 45% when structured predictive maintenance programs are implemented.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*Typical results\u00a0observed\u00a0in reliability and predictive maintenance studies in industrial and agricultural environments. Actual gains depend on the maturity level of the maintenance program, data quality, operational discipline, and adherence to technical recommendations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saiba como a an\u00e1lise de \u00f3leo na entressafra previne falhas em m\u00e1quinas agr\u00edcolas, economiza at\u00e9 40% e garante disponibilidade na safra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2139,"featured_media":23851,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"setor":[124],"class_list":["post-23837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sem-categoria","setor-agribusiness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Off-season maintenance for agricultural machinery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how oil analysis during the off-season prevents failures in agricultural machinery and ensures availability during the harvest season.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mundoals.com\/en\/off-season-maintenance\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Off-season: a time for pause or strategic preparation?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The difference lies in how you care for your equipment now. 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