Don't let equipment failures bring your farm vehicles to a halt.
Australian farmers across the country produce enough food to feed three times our population. More than half of the most rugged and demanding land in our country is responsible for our food production.
There’s not much down-time over Christmas in the agricultural industry and farm machinery needs to be well maintained to get through the busy summer. Pre-season equipment servicing is done well in advance, and when you’re working in tough conditions, the air conditioning system is not something you can afford to overlook.
Research has shown that for each year of the farm machine’s age, the risk of injury when using it increases by about 4%. This highlights the need for older machinery to have improvements retrofitted. You may have old vehicles with no form of efficient cabin air-conditioning, or cooling that hasn’t been designed and tested for a brutal Australian outback summer. Or the vehicles you service may experience costly down-time when older parts break down.
A cooler cabin, faster
Improving farm vehicle air conditioning doesn’t need to cost you an arm and a leg. If the A/C system isn’t cooling as well or as quickly as you would like, the simple inclusion of an additive will improve performance. An additive such as Hi-Cool will remove oil sludge and build up from the wall of the heat exchangers and other system components to give you noticeably cooler air, fast. The injection process is quick, taking only a few minutes and you’ll find this simple measure will also improve and extend the compressor life. Hi-Cool is available in single units, 6-packs or 10 packs.
Retro-fit or customise
Another option is to customise add-on cooling systems for the older vehicles in a fleet. There’s comfort in knowing that the latest air conditioning units have been tested for durability and performance in the harsh Australian climate. Where cab space is limited, you’ll find there is minimal impact on the interior as the add-ons barely encroach. Our dedicated online directory for Rooftop and Add-On Units is a great place to start. You’ll find products from leading brands such as RedDOT and Sigma to consider.
Preventing prolonged down-time
A strong preventative maintenance schedule will help to minimise unplanned maintenance, will lengthen vehicle lifespan and assist you to manage maintenance costs. Highgate Air can support you with A/C maintenance schedules and parts inventory lists to keep your vehicles running cool during the busiest times. Email us your vehicle or fleet list to sales@highgateair.com.au to get started.
When you need replacement parts quickly, you can rely on Highgate Air as Australia’s major supplier of aftermarket air conditioning parts, equipment and tools for a wide range of agricultural vehicles. We offer next business day delivery to many areas of regional Australia, and two business days if you’re further out. See how fast we deliver and track some real-life orders we have recently dispatched.
Ready for an upgrade to your farm vehicle A/C system, or need help with preventative maintenance? Browse the Agriculture Application Guide to view our range or get in touch on 1800 15 15 15 or sales@highgateair.com.au to find out more about how we can help!